DIRECTOR · BORN 1967

Lilly Wachowski

Born

29 December 1967, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known for

Side by Side (2012), The Matrix Revisited (2001), Disclosure (2020), Making "The Matrix" (1999)

10 archived facts · 3 topics · 1 source · Last reviewed Sep 2026

Lilly Wachowski's Siblings and Parents: 8 Family Facts

1. #002

   In an interview with the Windy City Times on March 8, 2016, Lilly Wachowski came out as trans. The director, formerly known as Andy Wachowski, now uses the name Lilly. The announcement came roughly four years after her sister Lana Wachowski (formerly Larry) revealed that she had undergone gender reassignment surgery. Lilly's announcement was reported as the second trans person in the family after her sister and contributed to awareness of gender issues.

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2. #003

   Lilly and her sister Lana Wachowski wrote a screenplay titled "Carnivore." The screenplay appeared on Empire magazine's list of the "Twelve Best Unproduced Screenplays in Hollywood." As of October 2003, however, it had still not been filmed. This led the screenplay to be counted among projects that had long been waiting in Hollywood without being realized.

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3. #005

   Lilly Wachowski's father was of Polish origin, while her mother had English, Scots-Irish, German and French ancestry. This multicultural family background may have influenced the artistic perspective of her and her sister. However, there is no concrete evidence that these origins were directly reflected in their works.

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   Lilly Wachowski, together with her sister Lana, ranked 27th on Premiere magazine's 2003 Power 100 List. The list identified the most influential figures in the film industry. The previous year, 2002, they were ranked 89th. This rise shows that their influence in the industry increased in parallel with the success of the Matrix series.

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5. #007

   Lilly Wachowski is the sister of Lana Wachowski, who is also a director and screenwriter. The pair worked together for much of their careers and realized many projects under a shared credit. Their sibling bond drew attention as an example of collaboration rarely seen in the film world.

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6. #008

   Lilly Wachowski's production company is Eon Entertainment. The company was founded to develop and produce her and her sister's projects. Eon Entertainment allowed the Wachowski siblings to control their creative processes and make independent decisions.

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7. #009

   Lilly Wachowski attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago, Illinois, together with her sister Lana. The school was known for its educational programs for gifted students. The two siblings attending the same school may have been influential in shaping their shared interests and artistic inclinations.

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8. #010

   Lilly Wachowski is the niece of American actor Laurence Luckinbill. Luckinbill is known for his stage and film acting. This family tie shows that the Wachowski family was closely involved with the arts; however, there is no information about its direct effect on Lilly's career.

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