Lena Waithe or Lena Diane Waithe is an American actress, screenwriter, producer, and model who mainly works in the American film and television industry. She began her career at a very young age by being an assistant to the executive producer of an American sitcom called ‘Girlfriends’.
She is best known for creating television serials elucidating the trials and tribulations of Black History like ‘Them’ and ‘Us’. She has written, produced and been a part of many series, web series, films, and Youtube videos. She is one of the top comedians in the industry and is very active on social media. She has a huge fan following.
Lena Waithe Wiki/Biography
Born on 17th May 1984, her age is 37 years as of 2021. She was born and brought up in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
She completed her elementary education from Magnet School which was a predominantly African-American School and later went to Chute Middle School in Evanston and Evanston Township High School, Illinois.
She completed her higher education from Columbia College in Chicago. She earned a graduation degree in Cinema and Television arts from there. She was working in major retail outlets like Best Buy and Blockbuster before she decides to move to Los Angeles in search of a better future.
Full Name
Lena Waithe (Lena Diane Waithe)
Net Worth
$15 Million
Date of Birth
17th May 1984
Age
37 Years
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actress, Screenwriter, Producer and Model
Nationality
American
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Zodiac Sign
Leo
School
Turner-Drew Language Academy, United StatesChute Middle School, Evanston, Illinois, United StatesEvanston Township High School, Illinois, United States
College / University
Columbia College, Chicago
Education Qualification
Graduate
Family, Girlfriend & Relationships
Lena Waithe belongs to a working-class African-American family from Chicago. She is an American by Nationality.
Her mother’s name is Ethel Laverne and her father’s name is not known but they divorced when Lena was very young. Her father died when she was only 14.
She has an elder sister too but her details aren’t known.
Lena Waithe’s relationship status is divorced. She got married to Alana Mayo in 2019. However, the couple separated in 2020. It is not known if she is currently dating anybody.
Mother Name
Ethel Laverne
Girlfriend
Alana Mayo
Marital Status
Divorced
Wife Name
Alana Mayo
Physical Appearance
Lena Waithe is a beautiful woman with a charming personality. She has an appealing figure. She is 5 feet and 7 inches tall and weighs around 62 Kg. Her hair colour is black and she has mesmerizing black eyes.
