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Peyton Elizabeth Lee

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Peyton Elizabeth Lee
Lee in 2017
Born (2004-05-22) May 22, 2004 (age 20)[1]
New York City, U.S.
EducationColumbia University
OccupationActress
Years active2015–present
Websitewww.peytonelizabethlee.com

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

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Born in New York City, she moved to Manhattan Beach, California, and began acting at the age of 10.[2]

Lee is half Chinese on her father's side;[3] her father is actor Andrew Tinpo Lee, whom she describes as "one of the major reasons why I have become an actor."[2] Her mother, Jennifer Dormer Lee, is a psychologist.[4][5][6] She has an older sister and a younger brother.[7]

In September 2022, Lee enrolled at Columbia University in New York City.[8][9][10]

Career

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Prior to Andi Mack, Lee recurred in three episodes of Shameless as a "girl soldier" and appeared on Scandal as "Violet", a spelling bee champion.[11]

Andi Mack premiered on Disney Channel on April 7, 2017.[12][13] 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",[14] later stating that "What's really great about Peyton is that she can easily handle both the drama and the comedy of this character."[15] On January 9, 2018, it was announced that Lee is joining the Disney Junior animated series The Lion Guard as Rani, appearing in nine episodes from the third season.[16]

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+.[17][18]

Filmography

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Television and film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Scandal Violet Episode: "I'm Just a Bill"[19]
2016 Shameless Girl Soldier 3 episodes[20]
2017–2019 Andi Mack Andi Mack Lead role[21]
2019 The Lion Guard Rani Recurring voice role[22]
2019 Stumptown Alyssa Frank Episode: "Dex Education"[23]
2020 Secret Society of Second-Born Royals Princess Sam Streaming film[24]
2021–2023 Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. Lahela "Doogie" Kameāloha Lead role[17][18]
2022 Robot Chicken Sharon Spitz, Gretchen Grundler (voices) Episode: "May Cause an Excess of Ham"[citation needed]
2023 Prom Pact Mandy Yang Lead role[25]
2025 Wildwood Prue McKeel (voice) Filming[26]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2019 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Female TV Star Andi Mack Nominated [27]
Young Entertainer Awards Best Young Ensemble in a Television Series Andi Mack Won [28]
2021 Critics' Choice Super Awards Best Actress in a Superhero Movie Secret Society of Second-Born Royals Nominated [29]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Jennifer Dormer Lee Licensed Clinical Psychologist". www.linkedin.com.
  5. ^ "Dr. Jennifer Dormer Lee, PhD Is this you? - Psychology". doctor.webmd.com.
  6. ^ "Jennifer Dormer Lee Psychologist, PsyD Verified by Psychology Today". www.psychologytoday.com.
  7. ^ Adamson, Sydney. "Peyton Elizabeth Lee". Girls' Life Magazine. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  8. ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee's first few days at college! She's going to Columbia University📚📖 @columbia". instagram.com.
  9. ^ "big apple🍎". instagram.com.
  10. ^ "first sem. completed it mate". instagram.com.
  11. ^ Miller, Gregory E. (November 11, 2015). "Lizzie McGuire Creator Gets New Disney Channel Show". TV Insider.
  12. ^ "Andi Mack". Disney ABC Press. March 2, 2017. Archived from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  13. ^ Schwindt, Oriana (August 5, 2016). "Disney Channel Orders New Series 'Andi Mack' From 'Lizzie McGuire' Creator". Variety. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  14. ^ Barnes, Brooks (March 10, 2017). "Kids Are Getting Older Quicker. And Disney Tries to Adapt". The New York Times.
  15. ^ Hill, Jim (April 14, 2017). ""Lizzie McGuire" creator maxes out mother-daughter dynamics with "Andi M". The Huffington Post.
  16. ^ Otterson, Joe (January 9, 2018). "'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Joins Disney's 'Lion Guard' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ "'Secret Society of Second Born Royals': 'Andi Mack's Peyton Elizabeth Lee Toplines Disney+ Princess Movie". deadline.com. May 9, 2019.
  20. ^ "'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Scores Title Role in Disney+ 'Doogie Howser M.D.' Reboot". television.mxdwn.com. January 15, 2021.
  21. ^ ""ANDI MACK" CAST: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?!". younghollywood.com.
  22. ^ "'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Joins Disney's 'Lion Guard' (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. January 9, 2018.
  23. ^ "'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.' Renewed for Season 2 at Disney Plus". yahoo.com.
  24. ^ "Skylar Astin Joins Cast of Secret Society of Second-Born Royals on Disney+". BroadwayWorld. May 9, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  25. ^ ""Here's Our First Look at Disney's 'Prom Pact,' 'The Crossover,' & National Geographic's 'A Small Light'". tvinsider.com.
  26. ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay Join Laika's Wildwood". beautifulballad.org/. August 28, 2022.
  27. ^ 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.
  28. ^ "The 4th Young Entertainer Awards" (PDF). April 7, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  29. ^ 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.
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