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Joie Susannah Lee (/ʒwɑː/) is an American actress, film producer, and screenwriter.

Early years

Lee is the daughter of William James Edward Lee III, a jazz musician, bassist, actor and composer.

Career

She has appeared in many of the films directed by her brother, Spike Lee, including She's Gotta Have It (1986), School Daze (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989), and Mo' Better Blues (1990). She also co-wrote and produced the film Crooklyn (1994). Another movie she appears in is A Kiss Before Dying (1991).

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References

1. Emily St. Martin (May 24, 2023). "Bill Lee, jazz bassist and father of filmmaker Spike Lee, dies at 94". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
2. "Joie Lee". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2009. Archived from the original on November 23, 2009.
3. MCFARLAND, MELANIE (November 23, 2017). ""She's Gotta Have It": Sexy, funny and right on time". salon.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
4. Todd McCarthy (May 9, 1994). "Lee Gets Personal in 'Crooklyn'". variety.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
5. "Shorts by Joie Lee and Crooklyn". moma.org. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
6. "Shorts by Joie Lee and Crooklyn". moma.org. Retrieved July 21, 2024.

External links

• Joie Lee at IMDb

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