Paul J.Q. Lee - Actor Profile

Paul J.Q. Lee

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
11Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 19, 1950
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul J.Q. Lee reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Paul J.Q. Lee's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul J.Q. Lee remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Big Trouble in Little China, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Paul J.Q. Lee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul J.Q. Lee's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Big Trouble in Little China (1986) movie poster
★7.2

Big Trouble in Little China: Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is k

Big Trouble in Little China

1986•Action
★7.2
Big (1988) movie poster
★7.2

Big: When a young boy makes a wish at a carnival machine to be big—he wakes up the following morning to find that it has been

Big

1988•Fantasy
★6.8
Year of the Dragon (1985) movie poster
★6.8

Year of the Dragon: In New York, racist Capt. Stanley White becomes obsessed with destroying a Chinese-American drug ring run by Joey Tai, a

Year of the Dragon

1985•Action
★6.7
Chinese Coffee (2000) movie poster
★6.7

Chinese Coffee: When Harry Levine, an aging, unsuccessful Greenwich Village writer, is fired from his job as restaurant doorman, he call

Chinese Coffee

2000•Drama
★6.4
16 Blocks (2006) movie poster
★6.4

16 Blocks: An aging cop is assigned the ordinary task of escorting a fast-talking witness from police custody to a courthouse, but

16 Blocks

2006•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul J.Q. Lee.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Year of the Fish Wu Flop Similar →
2006 16 Blocks Asian Store Owner Average Similar →
2001 Don't Say a Word Man with a Cell Phone (uncredited) Average Similar →
2000 Chinese Coffee Counterman Hit Similar →
1993 New York Undercover Cop - Flop Similar →
1992 My New Gun Desk Manager Flop Similar →
1990 Cadillac Man Henry Average Similar →
1988 Big Executive #4 Hit Similar →
1986 The Whoopee Boys Vendor Customer Flop Similar →
1986 Big Trouble in Little China Chinese Gambler Hit Similar →
1985 Year of the Dragon Jackie Wong's Son Hit Similar →

Paul J.Q. Lee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul J.Q. Lee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul J.Q. Lee is "Big Trouble in Little China" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Paul J.Q. Lee acted in?

Paul J.Q. Lee has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul J.Q. Lee?

Other notable films include "Big", "Year of the Dragon", and "Chinese Coffee".