Lilly Wachowski is an American filmmaker and screenwriter, best known for co-creating the iconic science fiction film series, The Matrix. Born on December 29, 1967, she initially worked alongside her sister, Lana Wachowski, to produce groundbreaking films that explore complex themes of identity and reality. In addition to her work on The Matrix, Lilly has contributed to various other projects, including the Netflix series Sense8. She is recognized for her influence in the film industry, particularly in the representation of LGBTQ+ themes, as she publicly came out as transgender in 2016.