Lena Dunham

Actress, Writer, Director, Producer

American New York City, New York, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Writer, Director, Producer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth13/05/1986
Age40 years
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, U.S.

Latest News about Lena Dunham

15/06/2026

Lena Dunham published her second memoir, 'Famesick', in June 2026, which explores her experiences with public scrutiny and the complexities of fame in the digital age. The book has received early critical acclaim for its candid and introspective narrative, marking a significant addition to her literary career following her 2014 memoir 'Not That Kind of Girl'.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryLena Dunham is an acclaimed American filmmaker and actress known for creating, writing, directing, and starring in the HBO series Girls (2012–2017), which advanced a feminist perspective colored by millennial experiences. She has won two Golden Globe Awards and received multiple Emmy nominations for her work on the series. She is also the author of the memoirs 'Not That Kind of Girl' (2014) and 'Famesick' (2026).

Educational Qualification(s)

InstitutionOberlin College, Ohio
DegreeCreative Writing

Personal Life

ResidenceBrooklyn, New York, U.S.

Family

FatherCarroll Dunham (Painter)
MotherLaurie Simmons (Designer and Photographer)

Career

Notable Works
  • Girls (2012–2017) - Creator, Writer, Director, Star
  • Tiny Furniture (2010) - Writer, Director, Star
  • Creative Nonfiction (2009) - Writer, Director
  • Delusional Downtown Divas (2009) - Creator
  • Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She’s 'Learned' (2014) - Author
  • Famesick (2026) - Author
Awards
  • Two Golden Globe Awards (including Best Actress for Girls)
  • Directors Guild of America Award for Directorial Achievement in Comedy (first woman to win)
Nominations
  • Eight Emmy Award nominations
  • Two Independent Spirit Award nominations for Tiny Furniture

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She was the first woman to win the Directors Guild of America award for directorial achievement in comedy.
2. She began writing short films and feature films while attending Oberlin College.
3. She is a frequent contributor to The New Yorker.
4. Her web series Delusional Downtown Divas gained a cult following.
5. Tiny Furniture was an independent film that scored two Independent Spirit Award nominations.
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