| Age | 40 |
| Birthday | 17 May, 1984 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | Master Of None, The Chi |
Lena Waithe (born May 17, 1984) is an American screenwriter, producer, and actress. She starred in the Netflix comedy-drama series Master of None (2015–2017). She became the first black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in 2017 for writing the show's "Thanksgiving" episode, which was loosely based on her personal experience of coming out to her mother.
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