Lee Tamahori

Born: 1950-06-17

Birthplace: Wellington, New Zealand

Biography

Warren Lee Tamahori (June 17, 1950 – November 7, 2025) was a New Zealand film director. His feature directorial debut, Once Were Warriors (1994), was a widespread critical and commercial success, and is considered one of the greatest New Zealand films ever made. He also directed the James Bond film, Die Another Day.

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Known For

Die Another Day
xXx: State of the Union
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The Edge
Along Came a Spider
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Mulholland Falls
The Devil's Double
The Quiet Earth
Once Were Warriors

Top Movie Credits

Die Another Day Director
xXx: State of the Union Director
Next Director
The Edge Director
Along Came a Spider Director
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence First Assistant Director
Mulholland Falls Director
The Devil's Double Director
The Quiet Earth First Assistant Director
Once Were Warriors Director