Malcolm D. Lee Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Movies, Height, Children

Malcolm D. Lee, is an American filmmaker acclaimed for his sharp comedies and heartfelt dramas, most notably directing the ensemble hit The Best Man (1999) and its sequels, as well as the raucous Girls Trip (2017), which earned him NAACP Image Award nominations.

A cousin to Spike Lee, he has helmed over a dozen features blending humor with cultural insight, from the satirical Undercover Brother to the family-oriented Night School, while producing through his Blackmaled Productions banner.

His work often celebrates Black experiences with wit and warmth, amassing billions in global box office and a Peabody Award for The Best Man: The Final Chapters series.

Profile

• Full Name: Malcolm D. Lee
• Stage Name: Malcolm D. Lee
• Born: 11 January 1970
• Age: 55 years old
• Birthplace: Queens, New York City, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Director, Producer, Screenwriter
• Height: 1.78m
• Parents: Mr. Lee and Mrs. Lee
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Camilla Banks (m. 2000)
• Children: 3
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $13 million

Early Life and Education

Malcolm D. Lee was born on January 11, 1970, in Queens, New York City, to parents referred to as Mr. Lee and Mrs. Lee.

Details about his siblings are not publicly known.

Growing up in a creative environment, he was influenced by his extended family’s artistic pursuits, including his cousins Spike Lee, Joie Lee, and Cinqué Lee.

From a young age, he showed a flair for directing, staging short films by age 12.

Lee attended public schools in Queens before earning a bachelor’s degree in film and English from Georgetown University in 1992.

His ethnicity is African-American, and his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Malcolm D. Lee began his career in the mid-1990s after graduating from Georgetown, interning on sets and writing scripts while drawing inspiration from family ties in the industry.

His feature debut came in 1999 with The Best Man, a romantic comedy he wrote and directed about friends reuniting for a wedding, which grossed over $34 million on a modest budget and earned him the Black Movie Awards’ Best Screenplay honor, launching his reputation for ensemble-driven stories rooted in Black culture.

Early follow-ups included the spy parody Undercover Brother (2002), a cult favorite that satirized racial stereotypes with Eddie Murphy, and the nostalgic roller-skate drama Roll Bounce (2005), which highlighted his skill in blending humor with coming-of-age authenticity.

Lee’s mid-career expanded into broader comedies like Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008), reuniting Martin Lawrence with family dynamics, and the music-infused Soul Men (2008), a tribute to R&B legends that featured Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac.

He took on franchise work with Scary Movie 5 (2013), though he later distanced himself from the project, preferring heartfelt narratives.

The 2013 sequel The Best Man Holiday revitalized his signature series, earning $71 million and critical praise for its emotional depth, while Girls Trip (2017) became a box-office smash at $140 million, celebrated for its unapologetic female friendships and earning an NAACP Image Award nomination.

Lee’s recent output includes the ensemble comedy Night School (2018) with Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish, the animated The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) as director, and the high-profile Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021), reimagining the classic with LeBron James.

He wrapped The Best Man franchise with the Peacock series The Best Man: The Final Chapters (2022), which secured a Peabody Award for its poignant exploration of midlife.

Through Blackmaled Productions, he continues championing diverse voices, with projects like Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016) underscoring his commitment to uplifting Black stories in mainstream cinema.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @malcolmdlee
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: @malcolmdlee

Personal Life

Malcolm D. Lee married attorney Camilla Banks in 2000, a partnership that has provided stability amid his rising career, and the couple share three children whose names are not publicly known.

Filmography

• The Best Man (1999)
• Undercover Brother (2002)
• Roll Bounce (2005)
• Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008)
• Soul Men (2008)
• Scary Movie 5 (2013)
• The Best Man Holiday (2013)
• Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016)
• Girls Trip (2017)
• Night School (2018)
• The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019)
• Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)

Net Worth

Malcolm D. Lee has an estimated net worth of $13 million.

His earnings largely come from directing and producing hits like Girls Trip and The Best Man franchise, along with box-office successes such as Night School and Space Jam: A New Legacy, supplemented by television work and his production company’s ventures.