Lena Waithe

About Lena Waithe

Birth Day: May 17, 1984
Birth Place: Chicago, IL

Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe was born on May 17, 1984 in Chicago, IL. Screenwriter and actress who is famous for her role as Denise on the Netflix original comedy series Master of None. In 2017, she won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for her work on the "Thanksgiving" episode of Master of None alongside Aziz Ansari.
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Popular As Lena Waithe
Occupation Screenwriter
Age 39 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born May 17, 1984 (Chicago, IL)
Birthday May 17
Town/City Chicago, IL
Nationality IL

๐ŸŒ™ Zodiac

Lena Waitheโ€™s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

๐ŸŒ™ Chinese Zodiac Signs

Lena Waithe was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

About

Screenwriter and Actress who is famous for her role as Denise on the Netflix original comedy series Master of None. In 2017, she won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for her work on the "Thanksgiving" episode of Master of None alongside Aziz Ansari.

Before Fame

She graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2006. She wrote the 2011 short Save Me, which proved to be her first ever writing credit. 

Trivia

She became the first black woman ever to win the Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series. Previously, in 2014, she was named by Variety as one of its 10 comedians to watch. 

Family Life

She has said her parents were supportive of her decision to pursue writing as a career. 

Associated With

Her Showtime series The Chi is produced by Common, who also grew up on Chicago's south side. 

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