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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, Lee completed high school and attended ...
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Empire
(TV Series) (created by - 102 episodes, 2015 - 2020) (written by - 2 episodes, 2015 - 2016)
- Home Is on the Way
(2020)
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- Over Everything
(2020)
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- We Got Us
(2020)
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- Love Me Still
(2020)
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- I Am Who I Am
(2020)
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Star
(TV Series) (created by - 48 episodes, 2016 - 2019) (written by - 2 episodes, 2016 - 2017)
- When the Levee Breaks
(2019)
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- Proud Mary Keep On
(2019)
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- Square One
(2019)
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- Lean on Me
(2019)
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- Amazing Grace
(2019)
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Director (9 credits)
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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:
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