Spike Lee is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author.
Spike Lee Wiki/Bio
| Real Name | Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee |
| Nickname | Spike Lee |
| Profession | Actor, author, producer, director, screenwriter, |
| Date of Birth | 20 March 1957 |
| Age | 68 years, as of 2025 |
| Birth Place | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | John Dewey High School |
| College | Morehouse College, Atlanta New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts |
| Education Qualification | Master of Fine Arts in film and television |
Spike Lee Age
Actor, screenwriter, and director Spike Lee was born on 20 March 1958 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He is 68 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Pisces.
Spike Lee Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married (1992) |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Tonya Lewis Lee |
| Spouse/Wife | Tonya Lewis Lee |
| Children | Son – Jackson Lee Daughter – Satchel Lee |
Spike Lee Family
| Father’s Name | William James Edward Lee III (a jazz musician and composer) |
| Mother’s Name | Jacqueline Carroll (teacher of arts and black literature) |
| Brother’s Name | Amold, David, and Chris |
| Sister’s Name | Joie and Cinque |
Career
| Debut | Short film – 1983: Joe’s Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads Film – 1986: She’s Gotta Have It |
| Awards | 1 – Academy Award 2 – Primetime Emmy Award 1 – BAFTA Award 2 – Peabody Award 1 – Honorary BAFTA Award 1 – Honorary Cesar 1 – Academy Honorary Award |
Spike Lee Movies
| Movies | Release Date |
|---|---|
| She’s Gotta Have IT | 1986 |
| School Daze | 1988 |
| Do the Right Thing | 1989 |
| Mo’ Better Blues | 1990 |
| Jungle Fever | 1991 |
| Malcolm X | 1992 |
| Crooklyn | 1994 |
| Girls 6 | 1996 |
| He Got Game | 1998 |
| She Hate ME | 2004 |
| Red Hook Summer | 2012 |
| DA Sweet Blood of Jesus | 2014 |
| Da 5 Bloods | 2020 |
| Highest 2 Lowest | TBA |
Spike Lee’s Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 170 cm In meters – 1.70 m In feet & inches – 5’ 7” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 68 kg In pounds – 138 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | White |
Spike Lee Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $60 Million |
| Annual Income (approx) | $3 to $5 Million |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Acting, writing, producing, direction, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Spike Lee
- Spike Lee was born and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, with his five younger siblings.
- His mother, Jacqueline Carroll, was a teacher, and his father, William James Edward Lee III was a jazz musician and composer.
- When he was a child his family moved from Atlanta to Brooklyn, New York.
- His mother nicknamed him “Spike” during his childhood.
- He attended John Dewey High School in Brooklyn’s Gravesend neighborhood.
- Lee enrolled in Morehouse College, a historically black college in Atlanta, where he made his first student film, Last Hustle in Brooklyn.
- He did graduate work at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he earned a master of Fine Arts in film and television.
- In 1983, Lee premiered his first independent film titled Joe’s Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads.
- In 1985, he began work on his first feature film, She’s Gotta Have It.
- In 1993, he began to teach at New York University Tisch School of the Arts in the Graduate film Program.
- Lee met his wife, Attorney Tonya Lewis Lee, in 1992, and they were married a year later in New York.
- He directed Denzel Washington in the title role of the 1992 biopic Malcolm X.
- His celebrated films Malcolm X, Inside Man, and 5th Hour added to his legacy.
FAQ:
How old is Spike Lee?
68 years, as of 2025.
What is Spike Lee’s net worth?
Approx – $60 Million (As of 2025)
Who is Spike Lee’s wife?
Spike Lee got married to Tonya Lewis Lee in 1992.
What is Spike Lee’s date of birth?
Spike Lee was born on March 20, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.