Chris Lee | |
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Born | c. 1956 (age 67–68) |
Occupation | Film producer |
Notable work | Jerry Maguire, As Good As It Gets, Philadelphia, Valkyrie, Superman Returns |
Awards | Visionary Award (1999) |
Chris Lee (born c. 1956) is a film producer who was formerly the head of Columbia/TriStar. During his tenure, he oversaw films such as Jerry Maguire, As Good As It Gets and Philadelphia. After leaving Columbia, he has produced films such as Valkyrie and Superman Returns . [1] He was awarded the Visionary Award by East West Players in 1999 for his contributions to the Asian Pacific American community. [2]
Lee is the founder of the University of Hawaii's Academy for Creative Media. [3]
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