Spike Lee

Spike Lee (English: Spike Lee, March 20, 1957-), formerly known as Shelton Jackson Lee, is an American director, producer, screenwriter and actor. He has won an Emmy Award and an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. His films discuss many political and social issues, and he often appears in his films. He also teaches film at Columbia University and New York University. His film production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, has produced more than 35 films since 1983. In 2015, he was awarded the Honorary Award, the Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award, by the Oscar Organizing Committee. In 2019, he won the Best Adapted Screenplay Award at the 91st Academy Awards for "BlacKkKlansman".