Lee Tamahori
Films are made by people like Lee Tamahori, a New Zealand director who shapes what ends up on screen without appearing on it. 'Die Another Day' is the one title here with a genuinely wide audience. 'Next' is another credit worth naming. The work has come mostly from action. 37 years in the trade leave a mark on the credit list.
Lee Tamahori
11 Directed
3 Series
Films are made by people like Lee Tamahori, a New Zealand director who shapes what ends up on screen without appearing on it. 'Die Another Day' is the one title here with a genuinely wide audience. 'Next' is another credit worth naming. The work has come mostly from action. 37 years in the trade leave a mark on the credit list.
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The Convert
Director
2024
Film
Mahana
Director
2016
Film
Billions
Director · 1 episode
2016–
TV
The Devil's Double
Director
2011
Film
Next
Director
2007
Film
xXx: State of the Union
Director
2005
Film
Die Another Day
Director
2002
Film
Along Came a Spider
Director
2001
Film
The Sopranos
Director · 1 episode
1999–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lee Tamahori still alive?
Lee Tamahori passed away on November 7, 2025 at age 75.
What are the most famous roles of Lee Tamahori?
Lee Tamahori is best known for directing Die Another Day, Next, Along Came a Spider.
How many movies has Lee Tamahori directed?
Over a 36-year career (since 1989), Lee Tamahori has directed or written 11 films and worked on 3 TV shows.
What was Lee Tamahori's first movie?
The career of Lee Tamahori began with Thunderbox (1989).
What is Lee Tamahori's most recent movie or series?
Lee Tamahori's most recent release is The Convert, which premiered on March 14, 2024.
What TV shows has Lee Tamahori created or directed?
On television, Lee Tamahori has appeared in The Sopranos, Billions, The Ray Bradbury Theater.
Lee Tamahori
1950-06-17 · Wellington, New Zealand
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.Lee Tamahori, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.