Lee Daniels

When Philadelphia native Lee Daniels first arrived in Hollywood, he set to work making his fortune, but not in show business. He began working for a nursing agency and then at age 21, he founded his own. He would later sell the business for $2 million when he decided to get involved in movies, eventually becoming a producer on 2001's Monster's Ball . He would soon move into the director's chair, as well, producing and helming 2005's Shadowboxer . However, Daniels name truly lit up in 2009, when… Show more he directed and produced the critically acclaimed Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire . The heartwrenching tale of a girl overcoming poverty and abuse in 1980s Harlem would earn Daniels' Oscar nominations for Best Picture as well as Best Director. Daniels would henceforth remain a prolific director, helming projects like The Paperboy and The Butler. ~ Rovi

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