Lee was born July 6, 1972 in Newcastle, Australia. His height is 5'4", making Lee one of the shortest, most powerful bodybuilders in the pros. His complete name is Lee Andrew Priest McCutcheon. He was raised in Walls End, New South Wales, Australia. Attended Platsburg Primary School. Has a sister, who is two years older. Lee's mom also was a bodybuilding competitor, and appeared with Lee on stage posing together once. Married Tracie Ganje on 12/31/96.

Contests include the 1986 Sydney Bodybuilding Classic 1st; 1989 Mr. Australia 1st; 1990 Mr. Australia 1st; 1991 Mr. Australia 1st; 1993 Niagara Falls Pro 9th; 1993 Niagara Falls Pro 9th; 1994 Ironman Pro 4th; 1995 Arnold Classic 9th; 1995 Ironman Pro 3rd; 1995 South Beach Pro 4th; 1996 Ironman Pro 4th; 1996 San Jose Pro 6th; 1997 Ironman Pro 2nd; 1997 Arnold Classic 7th; 1997 San Jose Pro 4th; 1997 Mr. Olympia 6th; 1997 Grand Prix Hungary 3rd; 1997 Grand Prix Spain 3rd; 1997 Grand Prix Germany 3rd; 1997 Grand Prix England 6th; 1997 Grand Prix Czech 5th; 1997 Grand Prix Finland 9th; 1997 Grand Prix Russia 9th;