He combined his playing with attending Borough Road College, part of London University, to study English Literature.
Upon graduating he working as a writer and/or director on a number of television programs, including a stint at Crucial Films, the production company owned by Lenny Henry.
While living in New York, Lee wrote and performed his first play, An Evening with Michael Jordan, at the National Black Theatre of Harlem.
He arrived back in London in 2002 and promptly founded the film and television production company Prophet Pictures.
[3][4] Kolton's first novel, the contemporary crime thriller The Last Card, received positive reviews in The Guardian[5] and The Observer, he is currently preparing a follow-up for his publisher.