Lena Waithe, 1984
Writers · May 17, 1984
Lena Waithe
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Lena Waithe is 42 years old, born May 17, 1984 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Lena Waithe broke through as a writer-producer when her *Master of None* episode "Thanksgiving" made her the first Black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing in 2017. Born May 17, 1984, she created the Showtime drama *The Chi* and wrote the film *Queen & Slim*. A Taurus, Waithe's blend of personal narrative and industry reach earned her a spot on Time's 100 Most Influential People list in 2018.
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Biography
Lena Waithe is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter born May 17, 1984. She created the Showtime drama series *The Chi* (launched 2018) and produced the BET comedy series *Boomerang* and *Twenties*. In 2017, Waithe became the first African-American woman to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, recognizing her *Master of None* episode "Thanksgiving"—a semi-autobiographical narrative about coming out to her mother. She also wrote and produced the crime film *Queen & Slim* (2019) and serves as executive producer on the horror anthology series *Them*. Her acting roles include appearances in Steven Spielberg's *Ready Player One* (2018) and the HBO series *Westworld*. In 2023, she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Play as producer of the sketch-comedy play *Ain't No Mo'*. Time magazine named her one of its 100 Most Influential People in 2018; she was also included on Fast Company's Queer 50 list in 2021 and 2022. As a Taurus born in May, Waithe carries the life-path number 8, a numerology associated with material manifestation and institutional power—traits reflected in her move from acting into creative leadership across multiple platforms.
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Trivia
- Her *Master of None* Emmy-winning episode "Thanksgiving" drew directly from her personal experience of coming out to her mother.
- She has worked with Steven Spielberg on *Ready Player One* and appeared in the HBO series *Westworld* alongside her production career.
- In 2023, Waithe earned a Tony Award nomination for her production work on the sketch-comedy play *Ain't No Mo'*.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Lena Waithe extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Lena Waithe?
- Lena Waithe is 42 years old (born May 17, 1984).
- When is Lena Waithe's birthday?
- Lena Waithe was born on May 17, 1984.
- What is Lena Waithe's zodiac sign?
- Lena Waithe is a Taurus, born May 17, 1984.
- What is Lena Waithe's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lena Waithe was born in 1984, the year of the Wood Rat.
- Where is Lena Waithe from?
- Lena Waithe is from United States.
- What does Lena Waithe do?
- Lena Waithe is a writer.
- Is Lena Waithe still alive?
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