Lee Daniels

Directing • 52 Credits

Biography

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

🎬 Directed Titles (8)

Directorial Filmography
The Butler

The Butler

2013 ⭐ 3.7
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

2009 ⭐ 3.7
The Paperboy

The Paperboy

2012 ⭐ 2.8
Empire

Empire

2015 ⭐ 3.6
The Deliverance

The Deliverance

2024 ⭐ 3.0
The United States vs. Billie Holiday

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

2021 ⭐ 3.3
Star

Star

2016 ⭐ 4.0
Shadowboxer

Shadowboxer

2005 ⭐ 2.6

✍️ Written & Story Credits (3)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
The Paperboy

The Paperboy

2012 ⭐ 2.8
Screenplay
Empire

Empire

2015 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
Star

Star

2016 ⭐ 4.0
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (15)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
BoJack Horseman

BoJack Horseman

2014 ⭐ 4.3
as Flea Daniels (voice)
The Paperboy

The Paperboy

2012 ⭐ 2.8
as Bartender
Empire

Empire

2015 ⭐ 3.6
as Self
Star

Star

2016 ⭐ 4.0
as Video Director
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 ⭐ 2.6
as Self - Guest
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

2016 ⭐ 3.5
as Self
Shadowboxer

Shadowboxer

2005 ⭐ 2.6
as Man in Steam Room
Agnes and His Brothers

Agnes and His Brothers

2004 ⭐ 3.1
as Henry Preminger
The Truth About Jussie Smollett?

The Truth About Jussie Smollett?

2025 ⭐ 2.8
as Self (archive footage)
JANET JACKSON.

JANET JACKSON.

2022 ⭐ 3.8
as Self
Indie Sex

Indie Sex

2007 ⭐ 2.7
as Self
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

2015 ⭐ 3.1
as Self
Sherri

Sherri

2022 ⭐ 1.3
as Self - Guest
A Little Off Mark

A Little Off Mark

1986 ⭐ 4.5
as Steve
Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn

Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn

2023 ⭐ 5.0
as Self