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Tommy Lee

Actor

Tommy Lee

  • Born: 3 October 1962, Athens, Greece
  • Estimated net worth: $70 million

Tommy Lee is a renowned musician and actor, best known as the drummer for the rock band Mötley Crüe. He gained fame for his energetic performances and has appeared in various films and reality shows. Lee is recognized for his distinctive style and has…

About Tommy Lee

Tommy Lee is a renowned musician and actor, best known as the drummer for the rock band Mötley Crüe. He gained fame for his energetic performances and has appeared in various films and reality shows. Lee is recognized for his distinctive style and has maintained a controversial public persona throughout his career.

Born
3 October 1962, Athens, Greece
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouses
Pamela Anderson (1995-1998)
Children
2, Brandon Thomas Lee, Dylan Jagger Lee
Parents
David Lee, Helen Lee
Estimated net worth
$70 million

Fun facts about Tommy Lee

  • Tommy Lee was the first drummer to play a double bass drum setup in a major rock band.
  • He has appeared in multiple reality TV shows, including 'Tommy Lee Goes to College'.

Famous Tommy Lee quotes

“I don't care if you love me or hate me, just don't ignore me.”
The Dirt, 2019
“I live for the applause.”
The Dirt, 2019
“We are the kids of the future.”
The New Guy, 2002

Tommy Lee filmography

Cast (119)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Angel and the Badman MovieMarshal McClintock9.0
2023The Burial MovieJeremiah O'Keefe7.1
2023Finestkind MovieRay Eldridge6.8
2021Clint Eastwood: A Cinematic Legacy TVSelf7.0
2021Val MovieSelf (archive)7.2
2020Wander MovieJimmy Cleats5.3
2020The Comeback Trail MovieDuke Montana5.8
2019Reach for the Stars MovieSelf10.0
2019Flannery MovieSelf5.0
2019Ad Astra MovieH. Clifford McBride6.1
Show 109 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2018Always at The Carlyle MovieSelf6.7
2017Shock and Awe MovieJoe Galloway6.3
2017Just Getting Started MovieLeo4.9
2016Mechanic: Resurrection MovieMax Adams6.1
2016Jason Bourne MovieCIA Director Robert Dewey6.4
2016Criminal MovieDr. Franks6.2
2014The Homesman MovieGeorge Briggs6.5
2013The Family MovieFBI Agent Robert Stansfield6.4
2013The Fugitive: Thrill of the Chase MovieSelf8.7
2013Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story MovieSelf6.1
2013Lincoln: An American Journey MovieSelf5.5
2012Lincoln MovieThaddeus Stevens6.8
2012Emperor MovieGeneral Douglas MacArthur6.2
2012Hope Springs MovieArnold Soames6.3
2012Men in Black 3 MovieAgent K6.6
2011Captain America: The First Avenger MovieColonel Chester Phillips7.0
2011On Story TVSelf4.0
2011The Sunset Limited MovieWhite7.2
2010The Company Men MovieGene McClary6.5
2009In the Electric Mist MovieDave Robicheaux6.1
2008Harvard Beats Yale 29-29 MovieSelf6.9
2008Behind the Scenes of 'No Country for Old Men': An Incredibly Unauthorized Documentary MovieSelf6.9
2008The Making of 'No Country for Old Men' MovieSelf - Sherriff Bell
2007No Country for Old Men MovieEd Tom Bell8.0
2007In the Valley of Elah MovieHank Deerfield6.8
2007The Ballad of Esequiel Hernández MovieNarrator (voice)7.0
2006A Prairie Home Companion MovieAxeman6.3
2005The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada MoviePete Perkins7.0
2005Man of the House MovieRanger Roland Sharp5.8
2003The Missing MovieSamuel Jones6.3
2003The Cutting Edge MovieSelf
2003Filming “The Hunted” MovieSelf
2003Pursuing “The Hunted” MovieSelf
2003The Hunted MovieL.T. Bonham6.2
2002Men in Black II‎: Creature Featurettes MovieSelf7.0
2002Men in Black II: Barry Sonnenfeld's Intergalactic Guide to Comedy MovieSelf
2002Barry Sonnenfeld's Intergalactic Guide to Comedy MovieSelf6.5
2002Design in Motion: The Look of 'Men in Black II' MovieSelf
2002Design in Motion: The Look of 'Men in Black II' MovieSelf7.5
2002Men in Black II MovieKay6.4
2000Metamorphosis of 'Men in Black' MovieSelf5.6
2000Space Cowboys MovieHawk Hawkins6.4
2000Rules of Engagement MovieCol. Hayes Lawrence "Hodge" Hodges II6.2
1999The Early Show TVSelf - Guest6.2
1999Double Jeopardy MovieTravis Lehman6.6
1998Small Soldiers MovieChip Hazard (voice)6.6
1998U.S. Marshals MovieSamuel Gerard6.6
1998Inside the Golden Statue MovieSelf6.5
1997The Making of Men in Black MovieSelf8.3
1997Men in Black MovieKay7.2
1997Volcano MovieMike Roark6.0
1995Batman Forever MovieHarvey Two-Face / Harvey Dent5.5
1995Riddle Me This: Why Is Batman Forever? MovieSelf - Two-Face7.0
1995The Good Old Boys MovieHewey Calloway6.7
1994Cobb MovieTy Cobb5.7
1994Blue Sky MovieHank Marshall6.1
1994Natural Born Killers MovieWarden Dwight McClusky7.0
1994Inside the Actors Studio TVSelf
1994The Client MovieRoy Foltrigg6.7
1994Blown Away MovieRyan Gaerity6.2
1993Heaven & Earth MovieSteve Butler6.6
1993The Fugitive MovieSamuel Gerard7.5
1993House of Cards MovieJake Beerlander6.2
1993Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy MovieSelf5.8
1992Under Siege MovieWilliam Strannix6.3
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TVSelf5.3
1991JFK MovieClay Shaw7.6
1990Fire Birds MovieBrad Little5.0
1989The Package MovieThomas Boyette6.1
1989Lonesome Dove TVWoodrow F. Call7.9
1988Gotham MovieEddie Mallard5.6
1988POV TVNarrator (voice)6.9
1988Stormy Monday MovieCosmo5.7
1988April Morning MovieMoses Cooper5.7
1988Stranger on My Land MovieBud Whitman5.2
1987The Big Town MovieGeorge Cole5.6
1987Broken Vows MoviePater Joseph McMahon4.8
1986The Park Is Mine MovieMitch5.6
1986Double Image MovieSteve Daley5.4
1986Black Moon Rising MovieQuint5.5
1985Screen Two TVSteve Daley7.1
1984The River Rat MovieBilly6.1
1984Cat on a Hot Tin Roof MovieBrick Pollitt5.7
1983Nate and Hayes MovieCaptain Bully Hayes6.1
1982The Executioner's Song TVGary Gilmore7.0
1982The Rainmaker MovieStarbuck7.4
1982The Executioner's Song MovieGary Mark Gilmore5.8
1982American Playhouse TVBrick Pollitt6.6
1981Back Roads MovieElmore Pratt5.4
1980Barn Burning MovieAb Snopes5.4
1980Coal Miner's Daughter Movie'Mooney' Lynn7.2
1979CBS News Sunday Morning TVSelf6.8
1978Eyes of Laura Mars MovieJohn Neville5.8
1978The Betsy MovieAngelo Perino4.8
1977Rolling Thunder MovieJohnny Vohden6.8
1977The Amazing Howard Hughes TVHoward Hughes6.5
1977The Amazing Howard Hughes MovieHoward Hughes6.4
1976Jackson County Jail MovieColey Blake5.6
1976Charlie's Angels MovieAram
1976Smash-Up on Interstate 5 MovieOfficer Hutton5.5
1975Baretta TVUnknown character6.5
1975Eliza's Horoscope MovieTommy Lee4.4
1973Life Study MovieGus9.0
1971Film '72 TVSelf5.1
1970Love Story MovieHank Simpson6.8
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
1951Hallmark Hall of Fame TVMoses Cooper8.8
TBAOutside Man MovieGus Wanamaker
TBAThe Razor's Edge MovieTaxman

Crew (10)

YearTitleRoleRating
2014The Homesman MovieWriter · Writing6.5
2014The Homesman MovieDirector · Directing6.5
2014The Homesman MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.5
2011The Sunset Limited MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.2
2011The Sunset Limited MovieDirector · Directing7.2
Show 5 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2005The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada MovieDirector · Directing7.0
2005The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada MovieProducer · Production7.0
2005Man of the House MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.8
1995The Good Old Boys MovieDirector · Directing6.7
1995The Good Old Boys MovieTeleplay · Writing6.7

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Questions about Tommy Lee

What are Tommy Lee's most successful films?

Tommy Lee's most successful films include 'The Dirt' and 'The New Guy', where he showcased his unique personality and humor.

Has Tommy Lee won any awards?

Tommy Lee has received various awards with Mötley Crüe, including American Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards, but he has not won an Oscar.

What was Tommy Lee's first film role?

Tommy Lee's first notable film appearance was in 'The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years' released in 1988, which showcased the glam metal scene.

How did Tommy Lee start his music career?

Tommy Lee started his music career by forming Mötley Crüe in 1981, which quickly rose to fame with their debut album 'Too Fast for Love'.

What is Tommy Lee's net worth?

Tommy Lee's estimated net worth is around $70 million, primarily earned from his music career and television appearances.

What are some of Tommy Lee's filmography milestones?

Key milestones in Tommy Lee's filmography include his roles in 'The Dirt' and 'The New Guy', as well as appearances in various documentaries about rock music.

Is Tommy Lee involved in reality TV?

Yes, Tommy Lee has been involved in reality TV, most notably in 'Tommy Lee Goes to College', which aired in 2005.

What is Tommy Lee known for besides acting?

Besides acting, Tommy Lee is best known for his role as the drummer for the iconic rock band Mötley Crüe, contributing to their legendary status in music history.