Peyton Elizabeth Lee
Peyton Elizabeth Lee | |
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Born | [1] New York City, U.S. | May 22, 2004
Education | Columbia University[2] |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2015–present |
Website | www |
Peyton Elizabeth Lee (born May 22, 2004)[1] is an American actress. She is known for starring in the title role of the Disney Channel comedy-drama series Andi Mack (2017–2019). She has continued to work with Disney in the film Secret Society of Second-Born Royals (2020) and the series Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. (2021–2023).
Early life and education
[edit]Born in New York City, she moved to Manhattan Beach, California, and began acting at the age of 10.[3]
Lee is half Chinese on her father's side;[4] her father is actor Andrew Tinpo Lee, whom she describes as "one of the major reasons why I have become an actor."[3] Her mother, Jennifer Dormer Lee, is a psychologist.[5][6][7] She has an older sister and a younger brother.[8]
In September 2022, Lee enrolled at Columbia University in New York City.[9][10][11]
Career
[edit]Prior to Andi Mack, Lee featured in numerous commercials for Sprint,[12] Carnival Cruises,[13] Petco,[14] Apple's iPhone 6s,[15] and JCPenney.[16] She also appeared in three episodes of Shameless as a "girl soldier" and one episode of Scandal as "Violet", a spelling bee champion.[17] In December 2014, Lee performed in Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker which was performed at the Royce Hall at UCLA.[18][19]
Andi Mack premiered on Disney Channel on April 7, 2017.[20][21] When asked about casting Lee in the lead role, Andi Mack executive producer Terri Minsky said she "liked that Lee did not look as if she had fallen off a child-star assembly line",[22] later stating that "What's really great about Peyton is that she can easily handle both the drama and the comedy of this character."[23] On January 9, 2018, it was announced that Lee would be joining the Disney Junior animated series The Lion Guard as Rani, appearing in nine episodes from the third season.[24]
On January 14, 2021, it was announced that Lee would play the title role in Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., a reboot of Doogie Howser, M.D. that airs on Disney+ which ran from September 8, 2021 to March 31, 2023.[25][26]
In August 2022, Lee was cast in the animated feature film Wildwood which is a film adaptation of the 2011 novel by Colin Meloy with the film set to be released in 2025.[27][28]
Lee starred in the lead role of Mandy Yang in the television film Prom Pact alongside Milo Manheim which was released on March 30, 2023.[29][30]
In June 2024, Lee was cast in the Hulu original film entitled, "Carved" which was released on October 21, 2024.[31][32]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Scandal | Violet | Episode: "I'm Just a Bill"[33] |
2016 | Shameless | Girl Soldier | 3 episodes[34] |
2017–2019 | Andi Mack | Andi Mack | Lead role[35] |
2019 | The Lion Guard | Rani | Recurring voice role season 3[36] |
2019 | Stumptown | Alyssa Frank | Episode: "Dex Education"[37] |
2020 | Secret Society of Second-Born Royals | Princess Sam | Streaming film[38] |
2021–2023 | Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. | Lahela "Doogie" Kameāloha | Lead role[25][26] |
2022 | Robot Chicken | Sharon Spitz, Gretchen Grundler (voices) | Episode: "May Cause an Excess of Ham"[39][40] |
2023 | Prom Pact | Mandy Yang | Lead role[41][42] |
2024 | Carved | Kira | Hulu release[43][44] |
2025 | Wildwood | Prue McKeel (voice) | Filming[45][46] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2019 | Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Female TV Star | Andi Mack | Nominated | [47] |
Young Entertainer Awards | Best Young Ensemble in a Television Series | Andi Mack | Won | [48] | |
2021 | Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actress in a Superhero Movie | Secret Society of Second-Born Royals | Nominated | [49] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Disney Channel - Andi Mack - Show Bios (Peyton Elizabeth Lee)". Disney ABC Press. Archived from the original on September 20, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ^ "Prom Pact's Peyton Elizabeth Lee missed her prom to shoot Disney+ hit film". 6abc.com.
- ^ a b Hixon, Michael (April 3, 2017). "Manhattan Beach student stars in new Disney Channel series 'Andi Mack'". The Beach Reporter. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ Kowalski, Kristine Hope (May 17, 2017). "Peyton Elizabeth Lee Opens Up About Her Family's Heritage". Twist Magazine. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ "Jennifer Dormer Lee Licensed Clinical Psychologist". www.linkedin.com.
- ^ "Dr. Jennifer Dormer Lee, PhD Is this you? - Psychology". doctor.webmd.com.
- ^ "Jennifer Dormer Lee Psychologist, PsyD Verified by Psychology Today". www.psychologytoday.com.
- ^ Adamson, Sydney. "Peyton Elizabeth Lee". Girls' Life Magazine. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee's first few days at college! She's going to Columbia University📚📖 @columbia". instagram.com.
- ^ "big apple🍎". instagram.com.
- ^ "first sem. completed it mate". instagram.com.
- ^ "Sprint commercial features Peyton as a dancing girl scout". facebook.com.
- ^ "Carnival Cruises commercial features Peyton as a "Bobslider"". facebook.com.
- ^ "PETCO TV Spot, 'Merrick: Companions'". www.ispot.tv.
- ^ "Peyton in the new iPhone 6s "Hey Siri" commercial with Penelope Cruz". facebook.com.
- ^ "JCPenney Back to School Appreciation Sale TV Spot, 'Lets You Be You'". www.ispot.tv.
- ^ Miller, Gregory E. (November 11, 2015). "Lizzie McGuire Creator Gets New Disney Channel Show". TV Insider.
- ^ "Prepping to perform..." facebook.com.
- ^ "Dress rehearsal for Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker". facebook.com.
- ^ "Andi Mack". Disney ABC Press. March 2, 2017. Archived from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ Schwindt, Oriana (August 5, 2016). "Disney Channel Orders New Series 'Andi Mack' From 'Lizzie McGuire' Creator". Variety. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ Barnes, Brooks (March 10, 2017). "Kids Are Getting Older Quicker. And Disney Tries to Adapt". The New York Times.
- ^ Hill, Jim (April 14, 2017). ""Lizzie McGuire" creator maxes out mother-daughter dynamics with "Andi M". The Huffington Post.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (January 9, 2018). "'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Joins Disney's 'Lion Guard' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (January 14, 2021). "Andi Mack' star Peyton Elizabeth Lee will take on the role that Neil Patrick Harris originally made famous three decades ago". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (January 14, 2021). "Peyton Elizabeth Lee To Play Title Role In Female-Led 'Doogie Howser' Reboot On Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ "LAIKA Reveals 'One Helluva Cast' for 'Wildwood'". www.awn.com.
- ^ "Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Peyton Elizabeth Lee Among Voice Cast For Laika's 'Wildwood'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ ""Prom Pact," Disney's successful attempt at a romantic comedy". collegian.tccd.edu.
- ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee busy with 'Prom Pact," 'Doogie'". www.kget.com.
- ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee To Topline Hulu-Bound Horror Comedy 'Carved' From WorthenBrooks". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "First Look at Hulu Halloween Movie 'Carved' Revealed". halloweendailynews.com.
- ^ "'Secret Society of Second Born Royals': 'Andi Mack's Peyton Elizabeth Lee Toplines Disney+ Princess Movie". Deadline Hollywood. May 9, 2019.
- ^ "'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Scores Title Role in Disney+ 'Doogie Howser M.D.' Reboot". television.mxdwn.com. January 15, 2021.
- ^ ""ANDI MACK" CAST: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?!". younghollywood.com.
- ^ "'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Joins Disney's 'Lion Guard' (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. January 9, 2018.
- ^ "'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.' Renewed for Season 2 at Disney Plus". yahoo.com.
- ^ "Skylar Astin Joins Cast of Secret Society of Second-Born Royals on Disney+". BroadwayWorld. May 9, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee is the voice of Sharon Spitz in Robot Chicken". www.behindthevoiceactors.com.
- ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee is the voice of Gretchen Grundler in Robot Chicken". www.behindthevoiceactors.com.
- ^ ""Here's Our First Look at Disney's 'Prom Pact,' 'The Crossover,' & National Geographic's 'A Small Light'". tvinsider.com.
- ^ "'Prom Pact' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Is Living Out Her Wildest Dreams". graziamagazine.com.
- ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee To Star In Hulu's Horror Comedy 'Carved'". movies.mxdwn.com.
- ^ "'Carved' Trailer – Huluween Horror Comedy Sets Killer Pumpkin on the Loose". bloody-disgusting.com.
- ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay Join Laika's Wildwood". beautifulballad.org. August 28, 2022.
- ^ "An enticing first look at the new movie from the studio behind Coraline". bgr.com.
- ^ Hiser, Lisa (June 8, 2019). "Peyton Elizabeth Lee Reacts to Her Kids' Choice Award Nomination & Reveals Favorite "Andi Mack" Fan Theory". ShineOnMedia. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ "The 4th Young Entertainer Awards" (PDF). April 7, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (November 19, 2020). "'Palm Springs', 'Lovecraft Country' Top Movie And Series Nominations For Inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards; Netflix Lands 35 Nods". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 13, 2020.