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Lolis Eric Elie was born on 10 April, 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., is an American writer and documentary filmmaker. Discover Lolis Eric Elie's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?
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Writer, filmmaker |
| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
10 April, 1963 |
| Birthday |
10 April |
| Birthplace |
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Writer with the age 60 years old group.
Lolis Eric Elie Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Lolis Eric Elie height not available right now. We will update Lolis Eric Elie's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Lolis Eric Elie Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lolis Eric Elie worth at the age of 60 years old? Lolis Eric Elie’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United States. We have estimated Lolis Eric Elie's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Lolis Eric Elie (born April 10, 1963) is an American writer, journalist, documentary filmmaker, and food historian best known for his work as story editor of the HBO drama Treme and story editor of AMC's Hell on Wheels.
Elie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
He is the son of Lolis Edward Elie, a civil rights attorney and Dr. Gerri Elie, a school principal and university professor.
He has an older sister, Migel Elizabeth Elie.
Elie is an alumnus of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) and a 1981 graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School.
He went on to attend the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated in 1985 with a B.S. in Finance and Economics.
In 1986 he received his M.S. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, later becoming Alumnus of the Year in 2012.
After graduating from Columbia University, Elie went on to receive an MFA in creative writing from University of Virginia.
Elie began his career as a business reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
He then went on to become the road manager for jazz musician Wynton Marsalis.
In 1995 he became a columnist and reporter for the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
During this time he wrote several books, including Smokestack Lightning: Adventures in the Heart of Barbecue Country, a book that gained a cult-like following among food enthusiasts.
Elie also wrote and produced the award-winning documentary Faubourg Treme: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans (2008), which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, was a winner at the 2008 San Francisco International Film Festival, and which made its TV debut on PBS in 2009.
His work is included in Best African American Essays and Best Food Writing: 2008.
He is also a contributing editor to the Oxford American.
Elie has been featured several times on Travel Channel's No Reservations and The Layover, both hosted by Anthony Bourdain.
Elie is one of the founders of the Southern Foodways Alliance.
After leaving the Times Picayune in 2009, Elie became the story editor for HBO's Treme.
He wrote the episodes "I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say", "Shame, Shame, Shame" and "Santa Claus, Do You Ever Get the Blues?"
for which he won an NAACP Award.
In 2013, Elie moved to Los Angeles where he became the executive story editor for AMC's Hell on Wheels.
His work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, Saveur, Gourmet, Bon Appétit, and Smithsonian magazine and he has been featured on NPR, CBS News, and 60 Minutes.
On July 23, 2013, his book Treme: Stories and Recipes from the Heart of New Orleans was released.
Saveur named the book as one of the Best July Food Books.
