Lena Waithe is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Denise on the 2015 Netflix series Master of None. The "Thanksgiving" episode for which she won the Emmy was partially based on her personal experience coming out to her mother. She is the creative force behind the Showtime series The Chi.
Lena Waithe
Writer, Performer
May 17
Chicago, Illinois
2 Nominations
1 Emmy
Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special - 2023
Lena Waithe, Produced by
HBO Max
HBO Documentary Films presents in association with Fifth Season, Hillman Grad Productions, Debra Martin Chase Productions, The Mission Entertainment and Good Trouble Studios
Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series - 2017
Lena Waithe, Written by
Thanksgiving
Netflix
Universal Television, Oh Brudder Productions, Alan Yang Productions, Fremulon and 3 Arts Entertainment
Television Academy Throwback: Lena Waithe
At the 69th Emmys, Lena Waithe accepts the award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series category for Master of None. In her speech, she reminds the audience to celebrate and draw inspiration from their "superpowers" – the things that make them unique!
72nd Emmy Awards: Lena Waithe The Right To Tell Our Stories
Lena Waithe explains how important storytelling has been throughout her life and her career.
69th Emmys Thank You Cam: Aziz Ansari and Lena Waithe From Master Of None
Aziz Ansari and Lena Waithe talk with the Emmys Thank You Cam after winning for Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series.
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