Person profile
Lena Waithe
Woke Score
75%
Lower is better
82% personal • 63% work
- Published titles
- 5
- Crew roles
- 3
- Cast roles
- 2
- Profile updated
- June 16, 2026
- TMDB person ID
- 1059572
Creator Context
Summary
Openly lesbian Black writer, producer, and actress known for advocating visibility for queer people of color. Her Emmy-winning episode of Master of None centered her coming-out experience. She founded Hillman Grad Productions to provide access and funding for BIPOC and historically marginalized creators, with programs featuring high percentages of Black, female, non-binary, and LGBTQ participants. Other projects include Queen & Slim, which addressed systemic racism and police brutality.
Known Work
