"Crooklyn” director Spike (3)
I believe the answer is:
lee
'crooklyn director spike' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for lee that I've seen before include "Robert E. - - , US hero" , "Shelter" , "The sheltered side of something" , "Protection" , "Bruce ___, martial arts ace" .)