- Date of Birth: 17 June, 1950
- Place of Birth: Wellington, New Zealand
- Biography: Lee Tamahori, born 17 June 1950, is a New Zealand filmmaker best-known for directing the 1994 film Once Were Warriors and the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day.
Filmography
- Next (2007)
- xXx: State of the Union (2005)
- Die Another Day (2002)
- Along Came a Spider (2001)
- The Sopranos Toodle-Fucking-Oo (2000)
- Me and Will (1999)
- The Edge (1997)
- Mulholland Falls (1996)
- Once Were Warriors (1995)
- Bridge to Nowhere (1986)
- The Silent One (1985)
- The Quiet Earth (1985)
News
Corsan slate includes Billie August film
variety.com –
2008-11-08
Belgian shingle Corsan has put together a slate of English-language movies including the next projects by Lee Tamahori, Roland Joffe and two-time Cannes Palme d'Or winner Bille August. ... Full Article
James Bond director Lee Tamahori has been arrested for allegedly soliciting prostitution. The Kiwi was apparently caught - wearing a dress and wig - when he approached an undercover officer offering to perform a sex act for money. ... Full Article
Famed Director Charged with Prostitution
tmz.com –
2006-02-02
TMZ has learned, director Lee Tamahori was scheduled to be arraigned today, on charges that he allegedly solicited an undercover cop while dressed in drag. ... Full Article
I can't figure out the folks behind the James Bond franchise.They keep making noise about wanting to update or inject more life into the series, but continually fall short in frustratingly obvious ways. ... Full Article
Tamahori Wrestles with Addiction
ign.com –
2003-06-04
June 4, 2003 - According to The Hollywood Reporter , Lee Tamahori ( Die Another Day ) is now attached to further develop and direct the MGM "psychological sexual thriller," Risk Addiction . ... Full Article
DIE ANOTHER DAY ON DVD
blackflix.com –
2003-06-03
Even though James Bond turns 40 with the 20th installment of "Dr.No," dubbed "Die Another Day," the British Playboy spy still likes his martinis, girls and guns (not necessarily in that order) in this MTVish spy adventure. ... Full Article