Joie Susannah Lee (/ʒwɑː/) is an American screenwriter, film producer and actress.

Early years

Lee was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Jacqueline (née Shelton), a teacher of arts and black literature, and William James Edward Lee III, a jazz musician, bassist, actor and composer.^{[citation needed]}

Career

She has appeared in many of the films directed by her brother, Spike Lee, including She's Gotta Have It (1986), School Daze (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989), and Mo' Better Blues (1990). She also co-wrote and produced the film Crooklyn (1994).^[1] Another movie she appears in is A Kiss Before Dying (1991).

Acting roles