Mo'Nique pulls out emails she received from 'Empire' producers about the role of Cookie. Lee Daniels’ The Butler - Inspired by a true story. One man overcame his past and became a part of history. From Lee Daniels, The Academy Award Nominated Director. When Mo’nique accepted the Academy Award for “Best Supporting Actress,” in 2009, for her stellar portrayal of Mary Lee Johnston in Lee Daniels’ “Precious. Lee Louis Daniels (born December 24, 1959) is an American actor and filmmaker. He produced Monster's Ball and directed Precious, which received six Academy Award. You are correct. Considering how Terrance got chosen over Wesley and how Alex got his part in the Butler. Frankly, Lee Daniel’s taste is all over the place. Taraji P. Henson & Terrence Howard Celebrate Season 2 Of ‘Empire’ At Carnegie Hall Taraji P. Henson shows off some leg as she arrives at the Empire. Film producer and director Lee Daniels is known for films that tackle thorny issues. Monster's Ball won and Oscar and was a $31 million success. Lee Daniels, Writer: Empire. Lee Daniels gave his parents an early Christmas present when he entered the world on December 24, 1959; unfortunately, the Philadelphia. Media and technology event fetes the Fox hit show’s stars and creative team — Brian Grazer, Lee Daniels, Danny Strong and Ilene Chaiken Lee Daniels gave his parents an early Christmas present when he entered the world on December 24, 1959; unfortunately, the Philadelphia native was to have a difficult.