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My Take
I feel nothing but respect when I consider Soloway. The Chicago-born writer and showrunner created Transparent, winning two Emmys for directing, and had already taken Best Director at Sundance for Afternoon Delight. Beyond the trophies, what moves me is the personal courage: reintroducing themselves as Joey, living openly as non-binary, and turning family drama into a frank exploration of gender and identity. That honesty radiates through their work. I see Soloway as a creator who nudges culture forward, telling stories the industry once avoided, and I admire that boldness wholeheartedly.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joey Soloway
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョーイ・ソロウェイ
- Reading
- じょーい・そろうぇい
- Born
- September 26, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedy writer / playwright / television writer / screenwriter / showrunner
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Lane Technical College Prep High School
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Lucy Award
- 2015 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
- 2016 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/joeysoloway/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey%20Soloway
Frequently asked questions
When was Joey Soloway born?
Born September 26, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Joey Soloway from?
Joey Soloway is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Joey Soloway do?
Joey Soloway works as comedy writer, playwright, television writer, screenwriter, showrunner.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.