Anthony Dwain Lee (July 17, 1961 – October 28, 2000) was an American stage, television and film actor. He began his career in the 1980s appearing in numerous stage productions and in guest roles on television and in films. He was a playwright and had several production workshops of his work in New City Theater in Seattle, Washington.

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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Religion
Lee was raised a Baptist, but began practicing Nichiren Buddhism with Sōka Gakkai International in 1986 in Sacramento. He and his wife, Serena Scholl, both practiced Nichiren Buddhism with SGI-USA and were active members and leaders, supporting other practitioners.