Warren D. Leight was born on January 17, 1957, in the Sunnyside neighborhood of New York City. He is the son of Don Leight, a jazz musician who performed with renowned artists such as Claude Thornhill, Woody Herman, and Buddy Rich, and Timmy Leight. He was raised in Queens and the Upper West Side of Manhattan alongside his sister, Jody Leight.
Coming from modest means, Leight grew up in a household that faced financial challenges. He attended Stanford University, initially majoring in journalism before switching his focus to communications. He graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Leight began his career in screenwriting with the 1980 horror film Mother's Day. His early writing credits also include Stuck on You! and Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter, both released in 1982. He transitioned into directing with the 1993 romantic comedy The Night We Never Met, which gained attention for its unique narrative and ensemble cast.
Known for his compelling storytelling across both television and film, Leight has contributed to a wide range of projects. His notable screenwriting work includes Me and Him, 100 Centre Street, and The Night We Never Met. He received wider recognition for his involvement with procedural dramas, particularly his role as executive producer and showrunner for Law & Order: Criminal Intent, where his leadership helped elevate the show’s narrative depth and character development.
Leight also served as executive producer on HBO’s Peabody Award-winning series In Treatment and the FX boxing drama Lights Out, establishing his reputation for crafting psychologically rich and emotionally nuanced television.
| Birth Date: | 17 Jan, 1957 |
| Age: | 63 yrs |
| Occupations: | Film director Screenwriter Executive producer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Sunnyside |
| Education: | Stanford University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American director, producer and writer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
