Joie Lee Bio | Wiki
Joie Lee is a famous American screenwriter, film producer, and actress. In her career, she has appeared in many of the films directed by her brother, Spike Lee like School Daze (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989), She’s Gotta Have It (1986), and Mo’ Better Blues (1990). In 1994, she co-wrote and produced the film Crooklyn. Additionally, she appears in Is A Kiss Before Dying.
Joie Lee Age | Birthday
She was born in Brooklyn, New York, in the United States on June 22, 1962. Lee is 62 years old and celebrates her birthday on June 22 every year.
Joie Lee Height
She is a woman of below-average stature. Lee stands at a height of 5 ft 3 in ( approx. 1.6m ).
Joie Lee Parents
She was born to her loving parents in Brooklyn, New York. Lee holds American nationality. She is the daughter of Jacqueline (née Shelton) and William James Edward Lee III. Her mother Jacqueline is a teacher of arts and black literature, and her father William is a jazz musician, bassist, actor, and composer. She grew up with Joie, David, and Cinqué. Her brother Christopher died in 2014. She is also the youngest sibling is half-brother Arnold.
Joie Lee Husband | Married | Partner
She is not married yet. She is reportedly dating hairdresser Cliff Booker, who is also a classmate of her brother Spike Lee where the two met in 1989.
Joie Lee Daughter
Lee has not shared any details regarding having a daughter.
Joie Lee Spike Lee Sister
She is the younger sister of American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author, Spike Lee. Spike is a 67-year-old whose work has continually explored race relations, and issues within the black community. His work has earned him numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and two Peabody Awards.
His movies Do the Right Thing, Bamboozled, Malcolm X, 4 Little Girls and She’s Gotta Have It were each selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry. Spike has been married to Tonya Lewis since 1993 and they share two children.
Joie Lee Education
She is an educated woman who attained her high school diploma from St Ann’a High School. She then studied at Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York.
Joie Lee Movies
She has appeared in movies like:
- She’s Gotta Have It as Clorinda Bradford in 1986.
- School Daze as Lizzie Life in 1988.
- Do the Right Thing as Jade in 1989.
- Mo’ Better Blues as Indigo Downes in 1990.
- Fathers & Sons as Lois in 1992.
- Losing Isaiah as Marie in 1995.
- Get on the Bus as Jindal in 1996.
- Coffee and Cigarettes as Good Twin in 2003.
- She Hate Me as Gloria Reid in 2004.
- Full Grown Men as Annie in 2006.
- Starting Out in the Evening as Second Author in 2007.
- Da Sweet Blood of Jesus as Nurse Colquitt in 2014.
- She’s Gotta Have It as Septima Darling from 2017 to 2019.
- Farewell Amor as Nzingha in 2020.
- Harlem as Deborah in 2023.
Joie Lee Harlem
In 2023, she appeared in two episodes of the American comedy television series, Harlem as Deborah. The series follows four girlfriends who met while attending New York University and are now in their thirties, living in Harlem, as they try to balance love, life, and their careers as working professionals. The series was renewed for the third season in December 2023 as it has 18 episodes in two seasons.
Joie Lee Do The Right Thing | Spike Lee Sister In Do The Right Thing
She played Jade in the 1989 American comedy-drama film produced, written, and directed by Spike Lee. The comedy-drama explores a Brooklyn neighborhood’s simmering racial tension between its African-American residents and the Italian-American owners of a local pizzeria, culminating in tragedy and violence on a hot summer’s day.
Joie Lee Crooklyn
She played Aunt Maxine in the 1994 American semi-autobiographical film, Crooklyn. The film centers on a young girl named Troy Carmichael (played by Zelda Harris), and her family. Where Troy learns life lessons through her rowdy brothers Clinton, Wendell, Nate, and Joseph. In her role, she was credited with opening actor credits, as Joie Susannah Lee, and was also the Associate Producer and Writer.
Spike Lee Sister Today
She is working as a screenwriter, film producer, and actress where she lastly appeared in two episodes of the American comedy television series, Harlem as Deborah in 2023.
Joie Lee Net Worth | Spike Lee Sister Net Worth
She has worked as a screenwriter, film producer, and actress since 1986. Thus, there is no lingering doubt she has attained decent fortune. Her net worth is $1.5 Million.
Is Joie Lee Related To Spike Lee
Yes. Lee is the younger sister of American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author, Spike Lee.
How Old Is Joie Lee
Lee is 62 years old born in Brooklyn, New York, in the United States on June 22, 1962.
Where Did Joie Lee Go To College
She studied at Sarah Lawrence College.
Lee’s Social Media Account
Instagram – thejoielee