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Lenny Kravitz
Jul 5, 2025 3:42 PM

  In full: Leonard Albert Kravitz (Show more) Born: May 26, 1964, Manhattan, New York, U.S. (age 59) (Show more) Awards And Honors: Grammy Award (2002) Grammy Award (2001) Grammy Award (2000) Grammy Award (1999) Grammy Award (2002): Best Male Rock Vocal Performance Grammy Award (2001): Best Male Rock Vocal Performance Grammy Award (2000): Best Male Rock Vocal Performance Grammy Award (1999): Best Male Rock Vocal Performance (Show more) Notable Family Members: daughter Zoë Kravitz son of Sy Kravitz son of Roxie Roker married to Lisa Bonet (1987–1993) father of Zoë Kravitz (b. 1988) (Show more) See all related content → Lenny Kravitz (born May 26, 1964, Manhattan, New York, U.S.) is an American musician known for his unique blend of rock, psychedelia, soul, funk, and hip-hop. From 1999 to 2002 Kravitz won four consecutive Grammy Awards for best male rock vocal performance—the most wins ever in the category. He is also known for his appearances in several films and for founding, in 2003, Kravitz Design Inc., a creative studio for branding, graphic, and interior design. Kravitz was born to Roxie Roker, a Black actress famous for playing the character Helen Willis in the sitcom The Jeffersons (1975–85), and Sy Kravitz, ...(100 of 777 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

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