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Spike Lee

Headshot Of Spike Lee
Birthdate
March 20, 1957
Birthplace
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Height
5 feet 6 inches
Notable Projects
The 25th Hour
Professions
Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, Professor

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John David Washington as Ron Stallworth in BlacKkKlansman.
The Only 3 Spike Lee Movies To Get Oscar Nominations

Spike Lee is a lauded and successful director, but only three of his movies have ever been nominated for Academy Awards: here’s what they are.

Denzel Washington Looking Intense with Willem Dafoe in Inside Man
"My Main MAN": Spike Lee Details Martin Scorsese's Reaction To His New Thriller Movie With Denzel Washington

Spike Lee reveals that he’s shown his new Denzel Washington movie to director Martin Scorsese, and the legendary filmmaker had a great reaction.

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Delroy Lindo in Vietnam in Da 5 Bloods looking offscreen
"Events Are Disputed": Why An Explosion Depicted In Spike Lee's Netflix War Movie Is Not Accurate Explained By Expert

An explosion in Spike Lee’s 2020 Netflix war movie is assessed for real-world accuracy by a retired Green Beret and explosives expert.

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Spike Lee looking incredulous in Do the Right Thing
Spike Lee Addresses Potential Retirement From Filmmaking In The Future: "I Am Blessed"

Spike Lee reflects on whether he will retire from directing anytime soon, and compares his career to one of his biggest influences, Akira Kurosawa.

Spike Lee speaking on the Stephen Colbert show
"Best Work I Have Ever Done": Spike Lee Received A Call From The FBI Who Wanted To See His $130,146 Documentary To Reopen 1963 Bombing Case

Spike Lee reflects on the best film he has ever made, which helped the FBI reopen the case of the 1963 Alabama bombing that killed four little girls.

John David Washington looking shocked in Blackkklansman
"No One's Looking At Green Book Now": Spike Lee Gives Blunt Response About Oscar Losses In His Career

Spike Lee reflects on the Oscar losses in his career, sharing some candid thoughts about which movies stand the test of time and which ones don’t.

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Every Denzel Washington & Spike Lee Movie Ranked

Denzel Washington and director Spike Lee collaborated on four exceptional movies that have come to be both cultural and cinematic successes.

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10 Underrated Performances in Spike Lee Movies, Ranked

Spike Lee ts have always featured incredible acting talents, but his movies also include a lot of underrated performances worthy of recognition.

Spike Lee movie performances collage: Denzel Washington as Malcolm X, John David Washington in BlackKklansman, and Delroy Lindo in Da 5 Bloods
10 Best Performances In Spike Lee Movies, Ranked

Spike Lee has directed tons of great performances, with some of them even nominated for Academy Awards, and the best of these span his entire career.

Spike Lee and Samuel L Jackson.
All 6 Samuel L. Jackson & Spike Lee Movies Ranked

Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee have worked together on several occasions, but some of their numerous collaborations are better than others.

Samuel L. Jackson behind the mic in Do the Right Thing.
Samuel L. Jackson Candidly Reflects On His Falling Out With Spike Lee After 4-Movie Streak

Samuel L. Jackson looks back on his former feud with frequent collaborator Spike Lee, which occurred after the two had made four films together.

Split image showing characters from BlackKklansman and Inside Man.
10 Best Spike Lee Movies, According To Letterboxd

He's one of contemporary cinema's most inventive and exciting filmmakers, but which of Spike Lee's movies are in his top 10, according to Letterboxd?

Collage of Joie Lee in Mo Better Blues, Do The Right Thing, and She's Gotta Have It.
Spike Lee: 10 Best Movies Featuring His Sister Joie, Ranked According To IMDb

Fans know Spike Lee often pops up in small roles in his films. He also brings his sister on screen in movies like Mo' Better Blues and School Daze.

Chadwick Boseman in Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods
Spike Lee Signs Multi-Year Movie Deal With Netflix

Oscar-winner Spike Lee has entered into a multi-year partnership with streaming giant Netflix, which has hosted some of his most acclaimed work.

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Malcolm X True Story: What Spike Lee's Movie Changes & How Accurate It Is

Spike Lee's film is almost as famous as its subject. However, while it keeps the spirit of Malcolm X's message alive, it misses key details.

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What Happened To Spike Lee's Mookie After Do The Right Thing?

Spike Lee’s pizza delivery guy Mookie first appeared in his 1989 film Do The Right Thing, but he’s resurfaced in several other works since.

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Spike Lee Would Consider Directing A Marvel Movie

Spike Lee reveals that he doesn't mind Marvel movies and would consider directing an MCU film "if the right opportunity comes across"

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10 Visual Trademarks Of 10 Famous Directors

Some of the best directors in the world are known for their specific cinematic calling cards or filming styles that couldn't be anyone else.

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Do The Right Thing: Why It's Spike Lee's Best Film (& 5 Alternatives)

Spike Lee is a bold voice in American filmmaking. Here is why Do The Right Thing is his best movie and other alternatives that contest it.

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Spike Lee: All Of His Documentaries, Ranked (According To IMDb)

Spike Lee is a legendary film maker for a reason, and his documentaries are just as incredible as his other movies, as these prove.

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