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Cheryl Dunye was born on May 13, 1966 in Liberia. Cheryl Dunye is an actor, film director and film producer. That works out to 60 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Temple University. Listed accolades include Anonymous Was A Woman Award (1997) and Guggenheim Fellowship (2016).
My Take
What draws me to Cheryl Dunye is her refusal to wait for permission. Born in Liberia, raised in Philadelphia, she carved out space for stories about Black lesbian life that the industry simply wasn't telling. Wearing the hats of director, writer, producer and performer at once, she built her own lane rather than asking to join someone else's. The Guggenheim Fellowship tells me the academic world takes her seriously too, not just as an activist but as a genuine craftsperson. I admire filmmakers who treat the camera as a tool for visibility, and Dunye is exactly that kind of artist.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cheryl Dunye
- Name (Japanese)
- シェリク・デュニエ
- Reading
- しぇりく・でゅにえ
- Born
- May 13, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- Liberia
- Occupation
- actor / film director / film producer / screenwriter / university teacher
2. Background
- University
- Temple University
Awards & achievements
- 1997 Anonymous Was A Woman Award
- 2016 Guggenheim Fellowship
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheryl%20Dunye
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1070518
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Cheryl Dunye born?
Born May 13, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Cheryl Dunye from?
Cheryl Dunye is from Liberia.
What does Cheryl Dunye do?
Cheryl Dunye works as actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, university teacher.