Lester Lee
American composer, screenwriter and songwriter
About Lester Lee
Lived 1903 – 1956 (aged 52). Lester Lee was an American composer, screenwriter, songwriter and film score composer.
Selected filmography
Miss Sadie Thompson (1953; co-nominated with Ned Washington)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lester Lee?
American composer, screenwriter and songwriter (1903–1956)
When was Lester Lee born?
Lester Lee was born on 7 November 1903 in New York City.
When did Lester Lee die?
Lester Lee died on 19 June 1956 in Los Angeles.
What was Lester Lee's occupation?
Lester Lee was a composer, screenwriter, songwriter and film score composer.
What nationality was Lester Lee?
Lester Lee was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lester Lee. https://biography.guide/lester-lee/
MLA: "Lester Lee." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lester-lee/.
Chicago: "Lester Lee." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lester-lee/.
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