Lena Dunham is an American filmmaker, writer, producer, and actress. She is best known for creating and starring in the HBO series Girls, for which she has received numerous Emmy Award nominations. She has also directed several feature films, including Tiny Furniture and the upcoming film, Once Upon a Time in Staten Island. Dunham has been praised for her work in the film industry, and has been nominated for several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.