Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Poet, Singer, Record producer, Composer, Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Mayra Medina (1987-1993)
Partners
Vanessa Paradis, Madonna
Children
1 child: Zoë Kravitz
Parents
Sy Kravitz, Roxie Roker
Education
PS 6, Beverly Hills High School
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Proto-West Germanic (*Aþalberht)
Popularity
Tier A -- 166,675 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 33
Year context
Born in 1964 -- Civil Rights Act signed; Gulf of Tonkin incident; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
Year 1964 →
Career
Career spanning 25 years (1997-2022)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Dragon
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
62
Cultural Uplift
35
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Filmography (8)
AWARDS (5)
B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
2024
WON
B
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
2011
WON
B
Amadeus Austrian Music Awards
WON
B
Officer of Arts and Letters
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Biography
Leonard Albert Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actor.
Kravitz released his debut album Let Love Rule in 1989. This marked the beginning of a music career characterized by a blend of rock, funk, reggae, hard rock, soul, and R&B. Kravitz has had hit singles, including "It Ain't Over 'til It's Over" (1991) and "Again" (2000), each of which reached the top 10 on the Billboard Top 100 chart; other hits include "Let Love Rule" (1989), "Always on the Run" (1991), "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (1993), "Fly Away" (1998), and "American Woman" (1999), each of which reached the top 10 on the Alternative Airplay chart.
Kravitz has won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, which he received four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking the record for most wins in that category, and setting the record for most consecutive wins in one category by a male performer. Kravitz has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and was ranked 93 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock".
Aside from his music career, Kravitz has acted in films including Precious (2009) and the first two installments of The Hunger Games film series (2012–13). He also set up Kravitz Design Inc. He was previously married to Lisa Bonet, with whom he has a daughter, Zoë Kravitz.
Connections (5)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lenny Kravitz?
Lenny Kravitz is 61 years old, born on .
Where was Lenny Kravitz born?
Lenny Kravitz was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Lenny Kravitz been in?
Lenny Kravitz has 8 credits in our database. Notable titles include Shotgun Wedding (2022), The Butler (2013), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), The Hunger Games (2012), Precious (2009).
What is Lenny Kravitz known for?
Lenny Kravitz is primarily known as an actor. Leonard Albert Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actor. Kravitz released his debut album Let Love Rule…
Where can I find more information about Lenny Kravitz?
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