Happy birthday! Lee Daniels turns 65 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on December 24, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 65 on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.

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Lee Daniels is celebrating his 65th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director Lee Daniels (The Butler, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 65th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Daniels, a cultural icon

Born Lee Louis Daniels in Philadelphia on December 24, 1959, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Daniels' not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Lee hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lee Daniels as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 65.

Happy Birthday, Lee, you're the best!