Roy Lee

Born

1969-03-23

Birthplace

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Roy Lee is an American film and television producer best known for bringing international horror films to Hollywood and developing some of the genre's most successful modern franchises. As the founder of Vertigo Entertainment, he has produced acclaimed films including The Ring, The Grudge, It, Barbarian, Late Night with the Devil, and Companion. Lee has also played a key role in bringing internet-born horror to mainstream audiences, serving as a producer on Backrooms, the feature adaptation of Kane Parsons' viral YouTube phenomenon. His work spans horror, thriller, science fiction, and action, making him one of the most influential producers in contemporary genre cinema.