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Malcolm D. Lee is a film director, screenwriter and actor. Malcolm D. Lee was born in Queens, New York, United States on January 11, 1970. That works out to 56 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Georgetown University. Credited works include Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Best Man and Undercover Brother.
My Take
Malcolm D. Lee has quietly built one of the most reliable comedy filmographies in modern Hollywood. From The Best Man through Girls Trip to a Space Jam sequel, his range is remarkable, but the through-line is warmth: he makes movies about friendship and Black community that send you home smiling. I value directors who can swing from broad farce like Undercover Brother to grounded ensemble drama without losing their voice. Three decades of consistently entertaining audiences is no accident; it reflects genuine craft. He reads to me as a dependable storyteller who trusts his characters, and I find that genuinely refreshing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Malcolm D. Lee
- Name (Japanese)
- マルコム・D・リー
- Reading
- まるこむ・D・りー
- Born
- January 11, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Queens, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / actor / film producer
2. Background
- University
- Georgetown University
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Space Jam: A New Legacy | — | |
| Notable work | The Best Man | — | |
| Notable work | Undercover Brother | — | |
| Notable work | Roll Bounce | — | |
| Notable work | Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins | — | |
| Notable work | Soul Men | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm%20D.%20Lee
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3843845
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Malcolm D. Lee born?
Born January 11, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Malcolm D. Lee from?
Malcolm D. Lee is from Queens, New York, United States.
What does Malcolm D. Lee do?
Malcolm D. Lee works as film director, screenwriter, actor, film producer.
What is Malcolm D. Lee known for?
Notable works include Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Best Man, Undercover Brother.
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