Anthony Dwain Lee (July 17, 1961 – October 28, 2000) was an American stage, television and film actor. A former gang member, Lee turned to acting to escape gang life. He began his career in the 1980s appearing in numerous stage productions and in guest roles on television and in films.
While attending a Halloween party in October 2000, Lee was fatally shot by a LAPD officer. Lee's death and the circumstances surrounding it garnered significant national and international media attention.
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