Peyton Elizabeth Lee Explained

Birth Date:22 May 2004
Birth Place:New York City, U.S.
Education:Columbia University
Occupation:Actress
Yearsactive:2015–present

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

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." 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

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

Television and film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2015ScandalVioletEpisode: "I'm Just a Bill"[19]
2016ShamelessGirl Soldier3 episodes[20]
2017–2019Andi MackAndi MackLead role[21]
2019The Lion GuardRaniRecurring voice role[22]
2019StumptownAlyssa FrankEpisode: "Dex Education"[23]
2020Secret Society of Second-Born RoyalsPrincess SamStreaming film[24]
2021–2023Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.Lahela "Doogie" KameālohaLead role
2022Robot ChickenSharon Spitz, Gretchen Grundler (voices)Episode: "May Cause an Excess of Ham"
2023Prom PactMandy YangLead role[25]
2025WildwoodPrue McKeel (voice)Filming[26]

Awards and nominations

Year AwardCategoryWorkResult
2019Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Female TV StarAndi Mack[27]
Young Entertainer AwardsBest Young Ensemble in a Television SeriesAndi Mack[28]
2021Critics' Choice Super AwardsBest Actress in a Superhero MovieSecret Society of Second-Born Royals[29]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Disney Channel - Andi Mack - Show Bios (Peyton Elizabeth Lee). Disney ABC Press. July 15, 2017. September 20, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180920195936/https://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneychannel/shows/andi-mack/bios/. dead.
  2. Web site: Hixon. Michael. Manhattan Beach student stars in new Disney Channel series 'Andi Mack'. The Beach Reporter. April 3, 2017. August 5, 2018.
  3. Web site: Kowalski. Kristine Hope. Peyton Elizabeth Lee Opens Up About Her Family's Heritage. Twist Magazine. May 17, 2017. August 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20170806100719/http://www.twistmagazine.com/posts/peyton-elizabeth-lee-heritage-asian-pacific-islander-month-132585. August 6, 2017. dead.
  4. Web site: Jennifer Dormer Lee Licensed Clinical Psychologist . www.linkedin.com.
  5. Web site: Dr. Jennifer Dormer Lee, PhD Is this you? - Psychology . doctor.webmd.com.
  6. Web site: Jennifer Dormer Lee Psychologist, PsyD Verified by Psychology Today . www.psychologytoday.com.
  7. Web site: Adamson. Sydney. Peyton Elizabeth Lee. Girls' Life Magazine. May 19, 2017.
  8. Web site: Peyton Elizabeth Lee's first few days at college! She's going to Columbia University @columbia . instagram.com.
  9. Web site: big apple . instagram.com.
  10. Web site: first sem. completed it mate . instagram.com.
  11. Web site: Miller. Gregory E.. Lizzie McGuire Creator Gets New Disney Channel Show. TV Insider. November 11, 2015.
  12. Web site: Andi Mack. Disney ABC Press. March 2, 2017. August 5, 2018. July 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180701091934/https://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneychannel/shows/andi-mack/press-releases/. dead.
  13. Web site: Schwindt. Oriana. Disney Channel Orders New Series 'Andi Mack' From 'Lizzie McGuire' Creator. Variety. August 5, 2016. August 5, 2018.
  14. Web site: Barnes. Brooks. Kids Are Getting Older Quicker. And Disney Tries to Adapt.. The New York Times. March 10, 2017.
  15. Web site: Hill. Jim. "Lizzie McGuire" creator maxes out mother-daughter dynamics with "Andi M. The Huffington Post. April 14, 2017.
  16. Web site: 'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Joins Disney's 'Lion Guard' (EXCLUSIVE). January 9, 2018. March 25, 2018. Variety. Joe . Otterson. en.
  17. Web site: 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. Web site: Petski. Denise . January 14, 2021 . Peyton Elizabeth Lee To Play Title Role In Female-Led 'Doogie Howser' Reboot On Disney+ . . January 15, 2021.
  19. Web site: 'Secret Society of Second Born Royals': 'Andi Mack's Peyton Elizabeth Lee Toplines Disney+ Princess Movie . deadline.com. May 9, 2019 .
  20. Web site: 'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Scores Title Role in Disney+ 'Doogie Howser M.D.' Reboot . television.mxdwn.com. January 15, 2021 .
  21. Web site: "ANDI MACK" CAST: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?! . younghollywood.com.
  22. Web site: 'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Joins Disney's 'Lion Guard' (EXCLUSIVE) . variety.com. January 9, 2018 .
  23. Web site: 'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.' Renewed for Season 2 at Disney Plus . yahoo.com.
  24. Web site: Skylar Astin Joins Cast of Secret Society of Second-Born Royals on Disney+. BroadwayWorld. May 9, 2019. May 10, 2019.
  25. Web site: "Here's Our First Look at Disney's 'Prom Pact,' 'The Crossover,' & National Geographic's 'A Small Light'. tvinsider.com.
  26. Web site: Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay Join Laika's Wildwood . beautifulballad.org/. August 28, 2022 .
  27. Peyton Elizabeth Lee Reacts to Her Kids' Choice Award Nomination & Reveals Favorite "Andi Mack" Fan Theory. Lisa. Hiser. ShineOnMedia. June 8, 2019. May 10, 2019.
  28. Web site: The 4th Young Entertainer Awards. April 7, 2019. May 23, 2020.
  29. Web site: Hammond . Pete . 'Palm Springs', 'Lovecraft Country' Top Movie And Series Nominations For Inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards; Netflix Lands 35 Nods . . December 13, 2020 . November 19, 2020.

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