Lee Gates

Lee Gates is a fictional character appearing in the 2016 film Money Monster, from which he serves as the protagonist. He is portrayed by George Clooney.
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== Biography ==
He is a flamboyant financial expert who hosts the television show "Money Monster". During one of his live shows, a disgruntled investor named Kyle Budwell storms the set and holds Lee hostage with a bomb vest, demanding answers about a recent stock market crash that cost him and other investors their life savings. With the help of his longtime director, Patty Fenn, Lee tries to calm Kyle and locate the CEO of the company, IBIS Clear Capital. Along the way, they uncover a fraudulent scheme involving the CEO, Walt Camby, who attempted to profit from a platinum mine investment in South Africa. The investigation leads to a tragic ending for Kyle, but justice is served for the investors and IBIS is placed under investigation. Lee and Patty reconcile in the aftermath.
== Personality ==
He is portrayed as a confident and flashy television personality, but he also displays compassion and empathy towards Kyle's situation. He is willing to put himself in danger to help Kyle and seeks to uncover the truth behind the stock market crash. Patty Fenn is shown to be a competent and resourceful director who works tirelessly to help Lee and Kyle. She also has a past romantic relationship with Lee, and the two reconcile at the end of the story.
==Appearances==
*Money Monster (2016)
Category:Characters
Category:Male characters
Category:Money Monster characters
Category:Characters portrayed by George Clooney