Best Known For:The film The Watermelon Woman
Breakthrough:Directed The Watermelon Woman, the first feature-length film directed by a Black lesbian in 1996
10 Quick Facts About Cheryl Dunye
- Full Name: Cheryl Dunye
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film The Watermelon Woman
- Date of Birth: May 13, 1966
- Age: 60 years old
- Place of Birth: Liberia
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Director and Actor
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Cheryl Dunye Age
Cheryl Dunye is about 60 years old as of 2026. Cheryl Dunye was born in 1966.
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Education
Her educational background includes studies at Michigan State University and Rutgers University.
- Michigan State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Theory and Practice of Media Arts
- Rutgers University
- Qualification: Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
- Field of Study: Visual Arts
Rise to Fame
Cheryl Dunye rose to prominence for her role in the film The Watermelon Woman.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Watermelon Woman and Stranger Inside.
- Film: The Watermelon Woman (Director/Actor, 1996) — First feature film directed by a Black lesbian
- Film: Stranger Inside (Director, 2001)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Cheryl Dunye
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 13, 1966
- Age: 60
- Birthday: May 13
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Liberia
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
