Michelle Lee
American film director (born 1971)
1971 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American film director (born 1971)
Born
October 22, 1971
Age
~55 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
United StatesBorn in East Providence
1971
Born in East Providence (1971-10-22)
2014
AwardDorothy Arzner Directors Award
2014
AwardAcademy Award for Best Animated Feature
Present
Age ~55
About
Jennifer Michelle Lee is an American filmmaker and playwright. She served as the chief creative officer (CCO) of Walt Disney Animation Studios from 2018 to 2024, before stepping down to return to full-time filmmaking. She is best known as the writer and one of the directors of Frozen (2013) and its sequel Frozen 2 (2019), the former of which earned her an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Besides being the first female CCO of Walt Disney Animation Studios, Lee was the first female director of a Walt Disney Animation Studios feature film and the first female director of two feature films that each earned more than $1 billion in gross box office revenue.
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Who is Michelle Lee?+
Jennifer Michelle Lee is an American filmmaker and playwright. She served as the chief creative officer (CCO) of Walt Disney Animation Studios from 2018 to 2024, before stepping down to return to full-time filmmaking. She is best known as the writer and one of the directors of Frozen (2013) and its
What does the name Michelle mean?+
The name Michelle means "A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.. Etymology: Michelle, feminine form of Michael, tr=mikhaél. Michaela.". It is of English origin.
When was Michelle Lee born?+
Michelle Lee was born on October 22, 1971.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.. Etymology: Michelle, feminine form of Michael, tr=mikhaél. Michaela.
The name Michelle is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.. Etymology: Michelle, feminine form of Michael, tr=mikhaél. Michaela.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Names related to Michelle
Michelle — October 22, 1971
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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