Joie Susannah Lee is an actress, film producer, and screenwriter from the United States. She is most recognized for her parts in Spike Lee films such as ‘She’s Gotta Have It,’ ‘School Daze,’ and ‘Do the Right Thing,’ among others.

She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, in a musical and literary household. Her parents always encouraged and supported her acting career.

Is Joie Lee related to Spike Lee?

She is the younger sister of Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee (born March 20, 1957), a film director. Since 1993, her brother has been married to Tonya Lewis. She also has an elder brother named David Lee, who works as a still photographer. Cinqué Lee (born July 1966) is her younger brother who works as an actor.

Joie Susannah Lee was born to William James Edwards Lee III aka Bill Lee (father) and Jacqueline (Shelton) Lee. Her father is a jazz musician, actor, composer, and bassist, and her mother is an art and black literature teacher. She remembers her mother and greets her late mother (9/5/32 – 10/28/76) a happy birthday on Facebook.

Is Joie Lee Spike Lee sister?

Yes! She is the younger sister of Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee (born March 20, 1957), a film director. Since 1993, her brother has been married to Tonya Lewis. She also has an elder brother named David Lee, who works as a still photographer.