Lena Waithe

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Lena Waithe (/weɪθ/; born May 17, 1984) is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is the creator of the Showtime drama series The Chi (2018–present) and the BET comedy series Boomerang (2019–20) and Twenties (2020–21). She also wrote and produced the crime film Queen & Slim (2019) and is the executive producer of the horror anthology series Them (2021–present). Waithe gained recognition for her role in the Netflix comedy-drama series Master of None (2015–2021) and became the first African-American 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. She has also appeared in Steven Spielberg's 2018 adventure film Ready Player One and the HBO series Westworld. In 2023, she was nominated for Best Play at the 76th Tony Awards, her production work on the sketch-comedy play Ain't No Mo'. Waithe was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2018 and was included on Fast Company's Queer 50 list in 2021 and 2022.

Most Popular Lena Waithe Trailers

Total trailers found: 30

Ready Player One Trailer (2018)

28 March 2018

When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.

Chang Can Dunk Trailer (2023)

09 March 2023

Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American, bets the high school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming.

Onward Trailer (2020)

29 February 2020

In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.

The One and Only Dick Gregory Trailer (2021)

19 June 2021

This revealing portrait of comedian, activist, pop-culture icon and thought leader Dick Gregory documents his many personal reinventions throughout the decades, from celebrity to civil rights hero and beyond, while hearing from the incredible entertainers who have been inspired by his blueprint.

Queen & Slim Trailer (2019)

27 November 2019

While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction.

The Forty-Year-Old Version Trailer (2020)

25 January 2020

Desperate for a breakthrough as she nears the big 4-0, struggling New York City playwright Radha finds inspiration by reinventing herself as a rapper.

Dear White People Trailer (2014)

17 October 2014

Four college students attend an Ivy League college where a riot breaks out over an "African-American" themed party thrown by white students.

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Trailer (2021)

20 November 2021

Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren; along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil Scott-Heron; LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads; Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

Order for Pickup Trailer (2023)

12 June 2023

Trapped in a cycle of work and self-isolation, burnt out Kelsey’s reality starts to blur until an irregular order for pickup disrupts everything.

Fragile.com Trailer (2019)

08 November 2019

A teenage girl with acting dreams, an empty wallet, and a broken heart is approached by a charming man who promises her fame, fortune, and affection—if she agrees to livestream herself crying for his niche website, Fragile.

A Thousand and One Trailer (2023)

31 March 2023

Struggling but unapologetically living on her own terms, Inez is moving from shelter to shelter in mid-1990s New York City.

Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 Trailer (2020)

16 May 2020

Artists, athletes, musicians, commencement speakers, influencers, and cultural icons will show their support for the High School Class of 2020.

House Party Trailer (2023)

12 January 2023

Aspiring club promoters and best buds Damon and Kevin are barely keeping things together. Out of money, down on their luck and about to lose the roofs over their heads—and freshly fired from their low-lift jobs as house cleaners—the pair needs a huge windfall to make their problems go away.

Step Sisters Trailer (2018)

19 January 2018

Jamilah has her whole life figured out. She's the president of her black sorority, captain of their champion step dance crew, is student liaison to the college dean, and her next move is on to Harvard Law School.

The Beauty President Trailer (2021)

20 March 2021

In 1992, at the height of the AIDS pandemic, activist Terence Alan Smith made a historic bid for president of the United States as his drag queen persona Joan Jett Blakk.

Black Santa Trailer (2022)

14 June 2022

Every year Henry looks forward to his job working as a mall Santa alongside his son Otis. But as Otis grows older, this may prove to be their last holiday season as a duo.

Last Days of the Lab Trailer (2023)

12 June 2023

A mother and daughter sift through old memories as they prepare to permanently close down their family's photo lab.

Shoebox Trailer (2021)

16 June 2021

After sweeping hair at a local barbershop, a 12-year-old boy uses his first payment to honor his late mother.

Bad Hair Trailer (2021)

05 May 2021

In 1989, an ambitious young woman gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television.

Kokomo City Trailer (2023)

28 July 2023

Four Black transgender sex workers in Atlanta and New York City break down the walls of their profession.

Meal Ticket Trailer (2024)

10 June 2024

Twelve minutes before showtime, a young music manager is forced to decide what to do with life-changing news about his client, a hot-headed hip-hop star on the rise.

You Love Me Trailer (2020)

12 December 2020

This film unpacks the question. Those who touched this piece have seen the world actively love their art or their athletic achievements, while also seeing the world continually oppress the Black community at large.

Ladylike Trailer (2014)

15 November 2014

Ladylike is a modern day noir that follows Vaughan and Harlan, two vintage vixens who have a penchant for retro… and retribution.

Beauty Trailer (2022)

11 June 2022

A young singer on the brink of a promising career finds herself torn between a domineering family, industry pressures and her love for her girlfriend.

Soñadora Trailer (2021)

16 June 2021

A young Caribbean immigrant mother struggling to make ends meet at her dye factory job finds a release through her abandoned dream of dance.

Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration Trailer (2022)

09 June 2022

A group of LGBTQ+ comedians get together to celebrate a brand of queer comedy. Legends, headliners, and emerging talent all perform at The Greek Theatre for an unforgettable queer stand-up event.

Rising Trailer (2018)

21 September 2018

A family and their diverse neighbors struggle to survive rising floodwaters and bias in the heart of America.

I Will Follow Trailer (2010)

18 September 2010

Chronicles a day in the life of a grieving woman, and the twelve visitors who help her move forward.

Being Mary Tyler Moore Trailer (2023)

13 March 2023

With unprecedented access to the Mary Tyler Moore Estate, friends, family, and colleagues, Being Mary Tyler Moore constructs an intimate mosaic of Mary's sixty-year career in show business.

It's Dorothy! Trailer (2025)

07 June 2025

Since her first adventure in L. Frank Baum’s classic “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy Gale has been on countless more journeys, reintroduced and reimagined in exciting ways, and become a cultural touchpoint for many.