Jennifer Lee Biography: Disney Animation, Husband, Height, Net Worth, Movies, Children, Age, Parents, Awards

Jennifer Lee, born Jennifer Michelle Rebecchi on March 22, 1971, in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, is an acclaimed American filmmaker, screenwriter, and the Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios.

She gained international recognition for co-directing the record-breaking animated film Frozen, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Profile

• Full Name: Jennifer Michelle Rebecchi
• Stage Name: Jennifer Lee
• Born: March 22, 1971
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Chief Creative Officer
• Height: 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Rebecchi
• Siblings: Amy Rebecchi
• Spouse: Alfred Molina
• Children: Agatha Lee Monn
• Relationships: Married
• Net Worth: $20 million – $30 million

Early Life and Education

Jennifer Lee was born on March 22, 1971, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Mr. and Mrs. Rebecchi.

She is of Italian-American descent and was raised in a Christian household.

She has one brother, whose name is Amy Rebecchi.

Lee developed an early interest in storytelling, drawing, and the performing arts.

She attended Smithfield High School in Rhode Island before enrolling at the University of New Hampshire, where she studied English Literature.

She later pursued an MFA in Film at Columbia University School of the Arts, which provided her with formal training in screenwriting, directing, and filmmaking.

Career

Jennifer Lee began her career as a screenwriter and gradually moved into animation.

Her breakthrough came with Frozen (2013), which she co-directed and co-wrote.

The film became a global phenomenon, breaking box office records and earning critical acclaim for its story, characters, and music.

Lee’s screenplay won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, making her the first female director to win this award for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film.

Following the success of Frozen, she co-directed Frozen II (2019), which also achieved commercial and critical success.

Jennifer Lee’s leadership at Disney has been instrumental in overseeing projects like Ralph Breaks the Internet and Encanto, as well as nurturing emerging talent in animation.

In 2018, she was promoted to Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, where she currently supervises creative direction, story development, and production of all Disney animated films.

Her career is defined by a commitment to storytelling innovation, mentorship, and creating animated films that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Awards and Nominations

• Academy Award — Best Animated Feature (Frozen)
• Annie Awards — Outstanding Achievement in Directing
• Multiple nominations for Golden Globe and BAFTA awards

Social Media

• Twitter handle: @JenniferLeeDisney

Personal Life

American filmmaker and screenwriter Jennifer Lee is married to English-American actor, Alfred Molina the couple tied the knot in 2021 and they share a child together whose name is Agatha Lee Monn born 2003.

Regarding her height, Jennifer Lee stands at 5 feet and 5 inches tall which is approximately 1.65cm.

No other information about any of her previous romantic relationships before her marriage to Alfred Molina.

Filmography

Directed / Co-Directed Films:

• Frozen (2013)
• Frozen II (2019)

Screenwriting Credits:

• Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
• Frozen (2013)
• Frozen II (2019)

Net Worth

Jennifer Lee’s estimated net worth is US$20 million – US$30 million, accumulated from her roles as director, screenwriter, and Chief Creative Officer at Walt Disney Animation Studios, as well as royalties and bonuses from successful animated feature films.