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Lena Waithe

Bio: Lena Waithe is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Denise on the 2015 Netflix series Master of None and as the creator of the Showtime original series The Chi.
Born: Thu, May 17 1984
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Lena Waithe is 39 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Being Mary Tyler Moore
Being Mary Tyler Moore
Lena Waithe was
38 in Being Mary Tyler Moore
as 'Self (voice)'.
Mon, Mar 13 2023
Poster of House Party
House Party
Lena Waithe was
38 in House Party
as 'Lena Waithe'.
Thu, Jan 12 2023
Poster of Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
Lena Waithe was
38 in Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
Thu, Jun 09 2022
Poster of 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Lena Waithe was
37 in 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 20 2021
Poster of The One and Only Dick Gregory
The One and Only Dick Gregory
Lena Waithe was
37 in The One and Only Dick Gregory
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 19 2021
Poster of Bad Hair
Bad Hair
Lena Waithe was
36 in Bad Hair
as 'Brook-Lynne'.
Wed, May 05 2021
Poster of Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020
Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020
Lena Waithe was
35 in Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 16 2020
Poster of Onward
Onward
Lena Waithe was
35 in Onward
as 'Officer Spector (voice)'.
Sat, Feb 29 2020
Poster of Ready Player One
Ready Player One
Lena Waithe was
33 in Ready Player One
as 'Helen Harris / Aech'.
Wed, Mar 28 2018

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Lena Waithe was
38+ in Sherri
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Lena Waithe was
37+ in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
as 'College Maya (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 23 2022
Poster of Twenties After-Show With B. Scott
Twenties After-Show With B. Scott
Lena Waithe was
37+ in Twenties After-Show With B. Scott
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 13 2021
Poster of Amend: The Fight for America
Amend: The Fight for America
Lena Waithe was
36+ in Amend: The Fight for America
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 17 2021
Poster of #blackAF
#blackAF
Lena Waithe was
35+ in #blackAF
as 'Lena Waithe'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 17 2020
Poster of You Ain't Got These
You Ain't Got These
Lena Waithe was
35+ in You Ain't Got These
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 06 2020
Poster of Visible: Out On Television
Visible: Out On Television
Lena Waithe was
35+ in Visible: Out On Television
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 14 2020
Poster of Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Lena Waithe was
35+ in Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 23 2019
Poster of A Black Lady Sketch Show
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Lena Waithe was
35+ in A Black Lady Sketch Show
as 'Office Employee'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of The Shop
The Shop
Lena Waithe was
34+ in The Shop
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 28 2018
Poster of Big Mouth
Big Mouth
Lena Waithe was
33+ in Big Mouth
as 'Lena (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 2017
Poster of Dear White People
Dear White People
Lena Waithe was
32+ in Dear White People
as 'P. Ninny'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 28 2017
Poster of Westworld
Westworld
Lena Waithe was
32+ in Westworld
as 'Ash'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2016
Poster of This Is Us
This Is Us
Lena Waithe was
32+ in This Is Us
as 'Animal Shelter Clerk'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of Master of None
Master of None
Lena Waithe was
31+ in Master of None
as 'Denise Watkins'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Lena Waithe was
31+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of Transparent
Transparent
Lena Waithe was
30+ in Transparent
as 'Jane'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2014
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Lena Waithe was
25+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Lena Waithe was
24+ in RuPaul's Drag Race
as 'Herself - Judge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of The Comeback
The Comeback
Lena Waithe was
21+ in The Comeback
as 'Summer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 05 2005
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Lena Waithe was
12+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Lena Waithe was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953