Joey Soloway, a pioneering American television creator, showrunner, director, and writer, was born on September 26, 1965. This multifaceted artist is renowned for their innovative work, which has garnered widespread acclaim and numerous prestigious awards.
Soloway's most notable achievement is the creation, writing, executive producing, and directing of the Amazon original series Transparent, which earned them two Emmy Awards. Additionally, they made their feature film debut with "Afternoon Delight" in 2013, a critically acclaimed production that won the Best Director award at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
Furthermore, Soloway's impressive resume includes producing the critically acclaimed HBO series Six Feet Under. Their contributions to the television industry have been marked by a commitment to pushing boundaries and challenging conventional norms.
In a bold move that reflects their dedication to self-expression, Soloway publicly announced on June 26, 2020, that they had changed their first name to Joey.
