Lee Daniels

Biography

Lee Daniels (born December 24, 1959) is an American film and television director, writer and producer.

Directed

1. The Butler (2013) — Director
2. Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) — Director
3. The Paperboy (2012) — Director
4. Empire (2015) — Director
5. The Deliverance (2024) — Director
6. The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021) — Director
7. Star (2016) — Director
8. Shadowboxer (2005) — Director
9. Terms of Endearment — Director
10. Stealth — Director

Also appeared in

1. BoJack Horseman (2014) — Flea Daniels (voice)
2. The Paperboy (2012) — Bartender
3. Empire (2015) — Self
4. Star (2016) — Video Director
5. Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) — Self
6. Shadowboxer (2005) — Man in Steam Room
7. Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016) — Self
8. Agnes and His Brothers (2004) — Henry Preminger
9. The Truth About Jussie Smollett? (2025) — Self (archive footage)
10. JANET JACKSON. (2022) — Self
11. Indie Sex (2007) — Self
12. Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) — Self
13. Sherri (2022) — Self - Guest
14. The Black List: Volume Three (2010) — Self
15. A Little Off Mark (1986) — Steve
16. The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey (2021) — Self
17. Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn (2023) — Self