James Lee - Actor Profile

James Lee

Directing
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
9Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 13, 1973
Birth Place: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

About James Lee

Lee Thim Heng (Chinese: 李添兴) or better known as James Lee is a Malaysian Chinese film director and writer. He is one of the pioneers of the Malaysian Digital Film movement. His film The Beautiful Washing Machine won the Best Asean Feature Award and FIPRESCI Prize at the Bangkok International Film Festival 2005. Besides directing, he had also produced the early films of other Malaysian filmmakers, namely, Amir Muhammad and Ho Yuhang, under his production house, Doghouse73 Pictures.

Known For: Directing

James Lee Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Lee reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of James Lee's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 11% of James Lee's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Overtime, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Lee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Lee's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Overtime (2017) movie poster
★7.0

Overtime: Ben Chan stars as a man assign to retrieve a briefcase in order to clear some of his debts to the Fixer.

Overtime

2017•Action
★6.4
Barbarian Invasion (2022) movie poster
★6.4

Barbarian Invasion: Moon Lee, a celebrated award-winning actress, has become a full-time mom and divorcée since retiring. Desperate to regai

Barbarian Invasion

2022•Drama
★6.0
Last Supper (2012) movie poster
★6.0

Last Supper: A gang is interrogating a man, while waiting for their supper. But it'll be the gang's last supper as SUNNY PANG pays th

Last Supper

2012•Action
★5.8
Flower in the Pocket (2007) movie poster
★5.8

Flower in the Pocket: Li Ahh and Li Ohm grow up motherless. Their father Sui is a workaholic who spends most of his time mending broken manneq

Flower in the Pocket

2007•Comedy
★0.0
Lips to Lips (2000) movie poster
★0.0

Lips to Lips: Lips to Lips is an urban comedy featuring four intertwined stories about desire, all set during one day in Kuala Lumpur.

Lips to Lips

2000•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie James Lee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Barbarian Invasion Master Loh Average Similar →
2018 The Hit - Flop Similar →
2017 Overtime - Hit Similar →
2016 My Girlfriend is a Cannibal - Flop Similar →
2015 Tuition - Flop Similar →
2012 Last Supper - Average Similar →
2007 Flower in the Pocket Ah Sui Average Similar →
2001 Ah Beng Returns - Flop Similar →
2000 Lips to Lips James Flop Similar →

James Lee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Lee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Lee is "Overtime" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has James Lee acted in?

James Lee has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Lee?

Other notable films include "Barbarian Invasion", "Last Supper", and "Flower in the Pocket".

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