Biography Of Spike Lee
Real Name
Spike Lee
Profession
Actors, Directors
Nick Name
Spike Lee
Nationality
American
Personal life of Spike Lee
Born on
20 March 1957
Birthday
20th March
Age
60 Years
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born in
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Grouping of People
African American Actors, African American Men
City
Georgia
Family Background of Spike Lee
Father
William James Edward Lee III
Mother
Jacqueline Carroll
Siblings
Joie Susannah Lee, David Lee, Cinqu Lee
Spouse/Partner
Tonya Lewis Lee (m. 1993)
Children
Satchel Lee
Net worth
$40 million
Awards
1983 - Student Academy Awards for Best Drama 1997 - Berlin International Film Festival for Honourable Mentio - Honorary Csar
- Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature - Gotham Independent Film Tribute Award - Primetime Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking - Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director - Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For Nonfiction Programming - MTV Movie Silver Bucket of Excellence Award
Personal Fact of Spike Lee
Born as Shelton Jackson Lee, Spike Lee is a renowned film director and actor famous for dealing with controversial issues like racism, politics and urban violence in his films. Known for his candid portrayal of taboo topics, he is a fearless and independent minded man who lets his films do the talking. He has made many movies such as School Daze, Do the Right Thing, and Malcolm X which not only delivered powerful messages to the audiences, but also established him as one of the most respected directors in Hollywood.
The son of a teacher and a jazz musician, he was brought up in a culturally and artistically rich atmosphere. His mother played an important role in kindling his imagination she often took him to museums, galleries and plays and instilled in the boy a love for African American literature.
As a young man he realized that he wanted to make films that celebrated the African culture. He made his debut as a director and actor with She's Gotta Have It which was a huge success. Since then he has made numerous other movies that explore the greatness of African American culture. He is also the founder of the production house 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks which has produced more than 35 films till date.
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