Bill Lee

    Bill Lee

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    July 23, 1928
    Died May 24, 2023 (94 years old)
    Snow Hill, Alabama, USA

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    Biography

    William James Edwards Lee (July 23, 1928 – May 24, 2023) was an American musician. He was the father of Spike Lee and Joie Lee. He composed original music for many of his son's films, including She's Gotta Have It (1986), School Daze (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989), and Mo' Better Blues (1990). Lee was involved in many releases from the Strata-East jazz record label, including directing the 1980 album The New York Bass Violin Choir. Lee played the bass for many artists, including Chris Anders...

    Known For

    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    Self - Guest

    Mo' Better Blues

    Mo' Better Blues

    Father of the Bride

    School Daze

    School Daze

    Phil Hyman Quartet - Bass

    She's Gotta Have It

    She's Gotta Have It

    Sonny Darling

    Rage of Vengeance

    Rage of Vengeance

    Restaurant Owner

    Filmography

    Rage of Vengeance

    Rage of Vengeance

    1993

    as Restaurant Owner

    4.3
    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    1993

    as Self - Guest

    7.3
    Mo' Better Blues

    Mo' Better Blues

    1990

    as Father of the Bride

    6.5
    School Daze

    School Daze

    1988

    as Phil Hyman Quartet - Bass

    5.7
    She's Gotta Have It

    She's Gotta Have It

    1986

    as Sonny Darling

    6.6