Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee is an Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated American film director, producer, writer, and actor, noted for his films dealing with controversial social and political issues. He also teaches film at New York University and Columbia University. His production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, has produced over 35 films since 1983.
Lee’s 12 Black Reel Awards nominations give him the dual distinction as the most nominated filmmaker and person in the awards short history. Since 2000, Lee has received nominations for a mind-boggling nine separate projects.
Black Reel Awards Nominations
Inside Man (2007) | Best Director
When the Levees Broke (2007) | Best Documentary, Television
Sucker Free City (2005) | Best Director, Television
Miracle’s Boys (2005) | Best Director, Television
She Hate Me (2004) | Best Director
She Hate Me (2004) | Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted
The 25th Hour (2002) | Best Director
A Huey P. Newton Story (2001) | Best Director, Television
Bamboozled (2000) | Best Director
Bamboozled (2000) | Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted
The Summer of Sam (1999) | Best Director
The Summer of Sam (1999) | Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted
