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Lee Daniels gave his parents an early Christmas present when he entered the world on December 24, 1959; unfortunately, the Philadelphia native was to have a difficult relationship with his police officer father who later reacted violently to his son's sexuality. Despite the brutality of his childhood... See full bio »

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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2013 The Butler (producer) (post-production)
 
2012 The Paperboy (producer)
 
2009/II Precious (producer)
 
2008 Tennessee (producer)
 
2005 Shadowboxer (producer)
 
2004 The Woodsman (producer)
 
2001 Monster's Ball (producer)
 
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Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
2013 The Butler (screenplay) (post-production)
 
2012 The Paperboy (screenplay by)
 
Show ShowActor (3 titles)
2005 Shadowboxer
Man in Steam Room
 
2004 Agnes and His Brothers
Henry Preminger
 
1986 A Little Off Mark (short)
Steve, Mark's best friend
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2008 Blip Festival: Reformat the Planet (documentary) (thanks)
 
2003 Grand Theft Parsons (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (23 titles)
2013 Fatherhood 101 (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2013 Dann Firestorm: I Am Film (TV mini-series)
Himself
– Episode #1.2 (2013) … Himself
 
2010-2013 Cinema 3 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 March 2013 (2013) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 February 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2006-2012 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 10 October 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 18 December 2009 (2009) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 28 July 2006 (2006) … Himself - Guest
 
2010 Iconoclasts (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Lenny Kravitz and Lee Daniels (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Moving Pictures Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Awards Season (2010) … Himself
 
2010 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 March 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Oprah & Tyler: A Project of Passion (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2010 From Push to Precious (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2010 A Precious Ensemble (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2010 The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Picture & Best Director
 
2009-2010 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 February 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 September 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2010 Xposé (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.112 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Lee Daniels (2010) … Himself
 
2010 The Black List: Volume Three (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Motion Picture - Drama
 
2009 In the House with Peter Bart & Peter Guber (TV series)
– Episode #1.3 (2009)
 
2009 Stockholms 20th International Film Festival (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 The Mo'Nique Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 My Big Break (documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Media City (TV series)
Himself
– Lee Daniels in Conversation with Monty Ross (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Indie Sex: Censored (TV documentary)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2010 Live from Studio Five (TV series)
 

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The Woodsman -- A child molester returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life. Entertainment Tonight: : -- The trailer for The Butler -- the epic new film by Lee Daniels (Precious, The Paperboy) -- has arrived, and it features the heralded return of Oprah Winfrey to the big screen. Get a first look! Precious -- Director Lee Daniels talks Precious
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Height:

5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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Personal Quote:

When I make movies, I don't ever go out there to please anyone other than myself. I never try to make a film for the masses. I just try to tell my story. Here's the thing: I think the media underestimates the intelligence of the moviegoer. We need to be fulfilled. People want to sit down and think, and I try to make people think. See more »

Trivia:

Second African-American to be nominated for an Oscar® for Best Director (for Precious). See more »

Trademark:

Often casts musicians See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn