Lee Isaac Chung

Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 19, 1978

Ethnicity: Korean

Lee Isaac Chung is an American film director and screenwriter. He is known for his films Munyurangabo and Minari. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for the latter, which was also nominated for Best Picture.

Lee was born in Denver, to South Korean parents. His family moved to Atlanta, and then to a small family farm in Lincoln, Arkansas.