Rowland V. Lee (6 September 1891 – 21 December 1975) was an American film director, screenwriter, and actor who worked in Hollywood from the 1920s through the 1950s. He is perhaps best known for his work in classic Hollywood productions such as The Son of Monte Cristo, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Captain Kidd. He also directed several Westerns and historical dramas. Prior to his career as a filmmaker, he was a successful stage actor and appeared in several Broadway productions. He retired from filmmaking in the 1950s and moved to Spain, where he lived until his death.