Cinqué Lee

Cinqué Lee

Known For

Coffee and CigarettesCoffee and Cigarettes
OldboyOldboy
Mystery TrainMystery Train
Da Sweet Blood of JesusDa Sweet Blood of Jesus

Personal Details

Parents
  • Jacqulyn Shelton
  • Bill Lee
Relatives
  • David Lee (Sibling)
  • Zimmie Shelton (Grandparent)
  • Consuela Lee Morehead (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Cliff Lee (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Spike Lee (Sibling)
  • Malcolm D. Lee (Cousin)
  • Satchel Lee (Niece or Nephew)
  • Jackson Lee (Niece or Nephew)
  • Joie Lee (Sibling)
  • Jackson Lee (Sibling)
  • Baron Davis (Cousin)

Biography

Cinqué Lee, a visionary director and wordsmith, entered the world in July 1966, amidst the vibrant backdrop of Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.

He is a multifaceted creative force, distinguished by his impressive body of work in the realms of direction and writing.

Career

2014
River of Fundament
River of Fundament as Wake Guest
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus as Ellington Christopher
2013
Oldboy
Oldboy as Bellhop
2010
Burn Out the Day
Burn Out the Day as Chinwe
2007
Rapturious
Rapturious as Host
The Devil's Muse
The Devil's Muse as Joe
2003
Coffee and Cigarettes
Coffee and Cigarettes as Evil Twin (segment "Twins") / Kitchen Guy (segment "Jack...")
1996
Lowball
Lowball as Doo-Rag
Nowhere Fast
Nowhere Fast as Cinqué
1989
Mystery Train
Mystery Train as Bellboy
1988
School Daze
School Daze as Buckwheat
2003
Three Days
Three Days
2005
All the Invisible Children
All the Invisible Children as Writer
1994
Crooklyn
Crooklyn as Screenplay
2024
A Rare Grand Alignment
A Rare Grand Alignment as Director, Writer
2010
Burn Out the Day
Burn Out the Day as Director
Window on Your Present
Window on Your Present as Director, Writer
1996
Nowhere Fast
Nowhere Fast as Director, Screenplay