- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWilliam James Edwards Lee
- Bill Lee was born on July 23, 1928 in Snow Hill, Alabama, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Do the Right Thing (1989), Jungle Fever (1991) and She's Gotta Have It (1986). He was married to Susan Kaplan and Jacquelyn Shelton. He died on May 24, 2023 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesSusan Kaplan(1977 - May 24, 2023) (his death, 1 child)Jacquelyn Shelton(1951 - 1976) (her death, 5 children)
- Children
- RelativesConsuela Lee Morehead(Sibling)Cliff Lee(Sibling)Malcolm D. Lee(Niece or Nephew)Satchel Lee(Grandchild)Jackson Lee(Grandchild)
- Was a classmate of Martin Luther King at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Played bass on Aretha Franklin's first four recording sessions for Columbia records.
- Played bass for two songs on Bob Dylan's second album ("The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan"), according to Dylan's autobiography, "Chronicles".
- Uncle of Malcolm D. Lee.
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