Lilly Wachowski Biography: Age, Net Worth, Husband, Parents, Siblings, Career, Awards, Movies, Wikipedia, Pictures

Lilly Wachowski, whose real name is Andrew Paul Wachowski, is a multi-talented professional in the film industry.

Primarily known for her work as a film director, she has co-directed many successful films with her sister Lana Wachowski, including the iconic sci-fi action series, The Matrix. However, she is also a writer, producer, and screenwriter, showcasing her diverse skills and contributions to the film industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Andrew Paul Wachowski
• Stage Name: Lilly Wachowski
• Born: December 29, 1967
• Age: 56 years old
• Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
• Nationality: American
• 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
• Relationship 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, and grew up with three siblings: Lana Wachowski, Julie Wachowski, and Laura Wachowski.

Lilly attended Kellogg Elementary School and graduated from Whitney M. Young High School, known for its arts and science programs.

She was actively involved in the school’s theater and television programs, as well as playing Dungeons & Dragons. After high school, she attended Emerson College in Boston but decided to leave before graduating.

Career

Lilly Wachowski is best known for her collaborative work with her sister Lana Wachowski. She has had a successful career in film and television as a director, writer, and producer.

Early in her career, she collaborated with Lana to write the screenplay for Assassins (1994) and co-directed their debut film, the neo-noir thriller Bound (1996). However, it was the release of The Matrix in 1999 that truly catapulted her to global recognition.

Co-directing and co-writing the sci-fi action film, Wachowski helped create a cultural phenomenon that spawned two sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions (both 2003).

Lilly has also co-written and produced V for Vendetta (2005), directed Speed Racer (2008), and co-directed the ambitious sci-fi epic Cloud Atlas (2012) and the space opera film Jupiter Ascending (2015).

In television, she co-created the sci-fi drama series Sense8 (2015-2018). Recently, Lilly has been working on separate projects from her sister, directing episodes of the comedy series Work in Progress (2019) and continuing to explore new opportunities in the industry.

Awards and Nominations

• Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (Saturn Awards):
• Won “Best Director” (2000) for The Matrix (shared with Lana Wachowski)
• Nominations for Best Writing (1997, 2000) for Bound and The Matrix (shared with Lana Wachowski)
• Jupiter Awards:
• Won “Best International Film” and “Best International Director” (2000) for The Matrix (shared with Lana Wachowski)
• Additional nominations include Hugo Awards, Nebula Awards, and German Film Awards (all shared with Lana Wachowski)

Social Media

• Facebook: Lilly Wachowski
• Twitter: @lilly_wachowski

Personal Life

Lilly Wachowski has been married to Alisa Blasingame since 1991. Despite their public careers, both Lilly and her sister Lana maintain a relatively private personal life, allowing them to focus on their creative work without being overshadowed by their relationships.

Discography/Filmography

Directed

• Bound (1996)
• The Matrix (1999)
• The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
• The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
• V for Vendetta (2006)
• Speed Racer (2008)
• Cloud Atlas (2012)
• Jupiter Ascending (2015)
• Sense8 (2015-2018)
• The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

Written

• All films directed above
• Work in Progress (TV series)

Produced

• Cloud Atlas (2012)
• Jupiter Ascending (2015)
• V for Vendetta (2006)

Net Worth

Lilly Wachowski and her sister Lana Wachowski have become highly influential and successful figures in the film industry due to their unique and groundbreaking work.

Their net worth of $225 million attests to their talent and hard work, as they have continuously pushed the boundaries of storytelling and visual effects in their films. Their success serves as an inspiration to many aspiring filmmakers and has solidified their place in cinematic history.