Lee Toland Krieger is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work in film and television.
He is best known for directing The Vicious Kind, Celeste and Jesse Forever, The Age of Adaline, Riverdale, You, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Shadow and Bone, Superman & Lois, Dead Boy Detectives, and Brilliant Minds.
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| Name: | Lee Toland Krieger |
| Born: | January 24, 1983 (age 43 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | American |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Steven E. Krieger, Mrs Krieger |
| Siblings: | Kate Krieger |
| Spouse: | Lauren |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Occupation: | Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
Early life and education
Lee Toland Krieger was born January 24, 1983, in Los Angeles. He was born to Steven E. Krieger and was raised by his family in Los Angeles. He is also the grandson of actor Lee Krieger. His ethnicity is American, and he has one sister named Kate Krieger, His religion is Christianity.
Lee Toland Krieger developed an interest in filmmaking at the age of 13 after his neighbor, film producer Steve Perry, brought him to the set of Executive Decision.
He later interned for Perry during high school and worked with filmmaker Neil LaBute and producer Gail Mutrux while attending university. He graduated from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinema and Television in 2005.
Career
Lee Toland Krieger founded Autumn Entertainment in 2004, producing December Ends, which won Best Picture at Method Fest. He wrote and directed The Vicious Kind (2009), premiering at Sundance, then Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012) and The Age of Adaline (2015), starring Blake Lively and Michiel Huisman.
He has since directed extensively in television, including Riverdale, You, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Shadow and Bone, Superman & Lois, Dead Boy Detectives, and Brilliant Minds. In 2025, he was announced to direct Just Picture It, starring Millie Bobby Brown and Gabriel LaBelle.
Awards and nominations
- Method Fest — Best Feature/Best Picture: Winner, 2006, December Ends
- Denver Film Festival — Emerging Filmmaker Award: Winner, 2009, The Vicious Kind
- Film Independent Spirit Award — Best Screenplay: Nominated, 2010, The Vicious Kind
Personal life
Lee Toland Krieger, 43 years old, is married to Lauren. There is no information about his past relationships. He has no publicly known children.
Lee Toland Krieger maintains a private personal life and is primarily known for his work as a director, screenwriter, and producer. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
Net worth
Lee Toland Krieger‘s net worth is $5 million USD. He accumulated his wealth through his career as a director, screenwriter, and producer, earning income from feature films, television series, producing projects, commercials, music videos, and other filmmaking work.
His work on The Vicious Kind, Celeste and Jesse Forever, The Age of Adaline, You, Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Shadow and Bone, Dead Boy Detectives, and Brilliant Minds has contributed to his professional earnings.
Filmography
- The Vicious Kind (2009)
- Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012)
- The Age of Adaline (2015)
- Riverdale (2017)
- You (2018)
- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018)
- Superman & Lois (2021)
- Shadow and Bone (2021)
- Dead Boy Detectives (2024)
- Brilliant Minds (2024)