Born in Mobile, Alabama, Lee started his career as a print and runway model. He was discovered when walking on a Miami beach during the summer of 2004 while on a family vacation, and began traveling the world pursuing a modeling career while living in LA, New York, Greece and Italy. He has appeared in many national and international advertising campaigns, including spreads in magazines such as GQ, Men’s Health and Harper’s Bazaar. He got his first significant break as an actor when cast as Kelly Clarkson’s love interest in a music video and then began working regularly in film, television and commercials. He has appeared on MTV, VH1, Fashion TV, E! and the CW. His feature film work includes the upcoming 2BR/1BA andGirlfriends. He appears in the new HBO series Hello Ladies, airing this year.