Lilly Wachowski, whose real name is Andrew Paul Wachowski, is a multi-talented film professional.
She is best known as a film director, having co-directed many successful films with her sister Lana Wachowski, including the iconic sci-fi action series, matrixHowever, she is also a writer, producer, and screenwriter, showcasing her diverse skills and contributions to the film industry.
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- Full name: Andrew Paul Wachowski
- Stage name: Lilly Wachowski
- Date of Birth: December 29, 1967
- Age: 56
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Filmmaker, writer and producer
- Height: 1.91 m
- Parents: Ron Wachowski and Lynne Luckinbill
- Siblings: Lana Wachowski, Julie Wachowski and Laura Wachowski
- Spouse: Alisa Blasingame
- Children: Unknown
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $225 million
Early life and education
Lilly Wachowski, born Andrew Paul Wachowski, is an American filmmaker, writer and producer, born on December 29, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois.
She was raised by her parents, Ron Wachowski and Lynne Luckinbill, along with her three siblings: Lana Wachowski, Julie Wachowski, and Laura Wachowski.
Lily attended Kellogg Elementary School and graduated from Whitney M. Young High School, which was known for its arts and science programs.
She was active in school plays and television shows, and also played Dungeons & Dragons.After high school, she enrolled at Emerson College in Boston but decided to drop out before graduation.
Profession
Lilly Wachowski is best known for her work with her sister Lana Wachowski. She has had a successful career in film and television as a director, screenwriter, and producer.
Earlier in her career, she worked with Lana on screenplays assassin (1994) and co-directed their debut feature, the neo-noir thriller boundary (1996). However, matrix In 1999, she truly achieved global recognition.
Wachowski co-directed and wrote the sci-fi action film, which became a cultural phenomenon and spawned two sequels. The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions (both in 2003).
Lilly also co-wrote and produced V for Vendetta (2005), director Speed Racer (2008), and co-directed this ambitious science fiction epic Cloud Atlas (2012) and the space opera film Jupiter Ascending (2015).
On the television side, she co-created the sci-fi series Sense8 (2015-2018). Lately, Lily has been working with her sister on different projects, directing episodes of the comedy series Work in progress (2019) and continue to explore new opportunities in the industry.
Awards and nominations
- Academy Award for Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror (Saturn Awards):
- Won the “Best Director” award (2000) matrix (Shared with Lana Wachowski)
- Best Writing Nominee (1997, 2000) boundary and matrix (Shared with Lana Wachowski)
- Jupiter Award:
- Won “Best International Film” and “Best International Director” (2000) matrix (Shared with Lana Wachowski)
- Other nominations include the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the German Film Award (all shared with Lana Wachowski)
social media
- Facebook: Lilly Wachowski
- Twitter: @lilly_wachowski
personal life
Lilly Wachowski married Alisha Blasingame in 1991. Although both Lilly and her sister Lana have public careers, they both maintain relatively private personal lives, allowing them to focus on their creative work without it being overshadowed by their romantic relationships.
Record/Movie Works
director
- boundary (1996)
- matrix (1999)
- The Matrix Reloaded (Year 2003)
- The Matrix Revolutions (Year 2003)
- V for Vendetta (2006)
- Speed Racer (Year 2008)
- Cloud Atlas (2012)
- Jupiter Ascending (2015)
- Sense8 (2015-2018)
- The Matrix Resurrection (2021)
written
- All films directed by the above director
- Work in progress (TV drama)
Production
- Cloud Atlas (2012)
- Jupiter Ascending (2015)
- V for Vendetta (2006)
net worth
Lilly Wachowski and her sister Lana Wachowski have become extremely influential and successful figures in the film industry due to their unique and groundbreaking work.
Their net worth of $225 million is a testament to their talent and hard work as they continue to push the boundaries of storytelling and visual effects in film. Their success has inspired many aspiring filmmakers and has cemented their place in film history.
