Tonya Lewis Lee is an American film and television producer, author, entrepreneur and advocate for women and infant health.
She was born on March 30, 1966, in Yonkers, New York, and graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a BA and the University of Virginia School of Law with a JD.
Tonya began her career producing interstitial programming for Nickelodeon and went on to produce larger projects for them, ultimately producing the miniseries Miracle’s Boys for the network along with the documentary, Crisis in the Crib: Saving Our Nation’s Babies.
She is also the author of several books, including Gotham Diaries, Please Baby Please and Giant Steps to Change the World.
Age, height and weight
Tonya is 58 years old as of February 2024. Her height is 5 feet 6 inches, and she weighs 52 kilograms.
Ethnicity and nationality
Tonya is of African American descent, having been born into a family with roots in all-American ancestry.
She holds American citizenship.
Parents and siblings
Tonya is one of two daughters of Lillian Glenn Lewis and George R. Lewis.
Her father was a business executive at Philip Morris, and her mother was a high school biology teacher. She has a brother named George Lewis Jr.
Husband
Tonya is married to Spike Lee.
Born Shelton Jackson Lee on March 20, 1957, he is an acclaimed American filmmaker, screenwriter, actor and professor renowned for his unique cinematic style and socially conscious themes.
He is widely recognized for films such as Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X, Jungle Fever Inside Man and BlacKkKlansman.
Lee’s body of work often explores race relations, politics, history, and urban life, making him a prominent figure within the black independent cinema movement.
He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, before moving to Brooklyn, New York, where he attended Morehouse College and later studied film at NYU’s Tisch School of Arts.
Lee’s early works include music videos and commercials, but it wasn’t until his debut feature film, She’s Gotta Have It, that he gained widespread recognition.
Since then, he has directed over 35 features, many of which have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, including three Academy Award nominations and an Honorary Oscar in 2021.
Lee met Tonya Lewis Lee while working on the HBO series, Tales From the Crypt, in 1992. They got engaged after just six months and eventually tied the knot in 1993.
Together, they are the proud parents of their son Satchel and daughter Jackson.
In addition to being a successful filmmaker, Lee is also an adjunct professor at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Throughout his illustrious career, he has received numerous accolades, including an honorary doctorate degree from Harvard University and the National Medal of Arts awarded by President Barack Obama.
Despite facing criticism and controversy throughout his career, Lee remains steadfast in his commitment to telling stories that reflect the experiences of marginalized communities.
His influence extends beyond the silver screen, as evidenced by his advocacy efforts and philanthropic endeavors aimed at promoting social justice and equality.
Tonya Lewis Lee career
Tonya has had a diverse career as a film and television producer, author, entrepreneur and advocate for women and infant health.
She began her career producing interstitial programming for Nickelodeon and went on to produce larger projects for them, ultimately producing the miniseries Miracle’s Boys for the network along with the documentary, Crisis in the Crib: Saving Our Nation’s Babies.
She founded her production company, Madstone Company Inc., in 1998, and has been involved in media for children, through her work with Nickelodeon and her authorship of children’s books.
Tonya is the co-founder and co-president of ToniK Productions, a film and television production company, and the founder of Movita Organics, a vitamin supplement company.
She is also the author of several books, including Gotham Diaries, Please Baby Please, and Giant Steps to Change the World.
In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she is an advocate for women and infant health, serving as the National Spokesperson for the A Healthy Baby Begins with You campaign.
Net worth
According to Married Biography, Tonya has an estimated net worth of $93 million.
Her net worth primarily encompasses her earnings from her various ventures, including her legal career, producing projects, book publications and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Tonya Lewis Lee has worked in various domains, including producing interstitial programming for Nickelodeon, producing larger projects for them, and founding her production company, Madstone Company Inc.
She is also the co-founder and co-president of ToniK Productions, a film and television production company, and the founder of Movita Organics, a vitamin supplement company.