- Born
- Nickname
- Jason S. Lee
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Of Hawaiian and Chinese descent, Jason Scott Lee was born in Los Angeles, California, but raised in Hawaii from the age of two. His interest in acting began while studying in high school. It blossomed further when he enrolled in Fullerton College, where he studied under acting coach Sal Romeo. His first film role was in Born in East L.A. (1987). After taking many supporting roles, he took his star turn in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993). His next starring role was in The Jungle Book (1994). Though he has not yet panned out as a leading man, Jason continues to work in supporting roles while pursuing his interest in live theater.
- IMDb mini biography by: Matt Dicker
- SpouseDiana Chan(September 7, 2008 - present)
- ParentsSylvia LeeRobert Lee
- Trained in Jeet Kune Do with former Bruce Lee student, Jerry Poteet, for the role of Bruce Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993).
- Auditioned for the role of Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat (1995), but lost out to Robin Shou.
- Although they share the same surname, Jason Scott Lee is of no relation to Bruce Lee, who he portrayed in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993).
- Chosen by Goldsea Asian American Daily as one of the "100 Most Inspiring Asian Americans of All Time".
- [on meeting Brandon Lee] He pulled up in a fancy sports car, and was very gregarious, lively and energetic. He did a monologue at the dinner table! It was a full-blown performance, and people at other tables were just like 'Whoa.' That's how excited he was about being an actor. And he was cool with me: There was never anything terse between us. He did give me a piece of advice, don't try to be my dad - just be true to yourself.' And I was like, 'You got it, man.' He was a lovely man.
- [on being cast as Bruce Lee] He was such an idol of mine, and such a dynamic individual. I didn't know how I could be this person. I'm always really honest with myself - maybe too much so - and I told them, 'I think you've got the wrong guy.' Rob said, 'You know what? Just because you answered that way, we think we have the right guy'.
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) - $250,000
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