About James Lee
Born 1973. James Lee is a Malaysian film director and screenwriter.
James Lee, is a Malaysian film director. He was born Lee Thim Heng on 13 December 1973 in the city of Ipoh in Perak. He is one of the pioneers of the Malaysian Digital Film movement. His film The Beautiful Washing Machine won the Best Asean Feature Award and FIPRESCI Prize at the Bangkok International Film Festival 2005. Besides directing, he had also produced the early films of other Malaysian filmmakers, namely, Amir Muhammad and Ho Yuhang, under his production house, Doghouse73 Pictures.
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Who is James Lee?
Malaysian film director
When was James Lee born?
James Lee was born on 13 December 1973 in Ipoh.
What is James Lee's occupation?
James Lee is a film director and screenwriter.
What nationality is James Lee?
James Lee is Malaysian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Lee (film director)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Lee. https://biography.guide/james-lee-film-director/
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