Malcolm D. Lee

Malcolm D. Lee (born January 11, 1970) is a renowned American filmmaker noted for his exceptional work in comedy films. He was born in Queens, New York City, furthering his education at Packer Collegiate Institute and Georgetown University. The successful director has helmed a variety of popular movies such as 'The Best Man' (1999), 'Undercover Brother' (2002), 'Roll Bounce' (2005), and 'Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins' (2008), 'Soul Men' (2008), among others with additional credits like 'Scary Movie 5' (2013), 'The Best Man Holiday' (2013), 'Girls Trip' (2017), 'Night School' (2018), and 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' (2021). Furthermore, he played a key role in the creation of the comedy-drama miniseries 'The Best Man: The Final Chapters' (2022).

He also shares a prolific background in the film world, being the cousin of filmmakers Spike Lee, Joie Lee, and Cinqué Lee, and still photographer David Lee. Lee's impressive portfolio extends to television, having directed an episode of the sitcom 'Everybody Hates Chris'. 'Girls Trip', a 2017 star-studded comedy attained excellent reviews and grossed $137 million worldwide, solidifying his position in the industry with a first look deal with Universal Pictures. Despite the critical and commercial failure of 'Space Jam: A New Legacy', released in 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Lee retains interest in making a third 'Space Jam' film focusing on wrestling and potentially featuring Dwayne Johnson.