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Peyton Elizabeth Lee

Peyton Elizabeth Lee
Lee in 2017
Born (2004-05-22) May 22, 2004 (age 20)[1]
New York City, U.S.
EducationColumbia University[2]
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

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

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

Television and film roles
Year Title Role Notes
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

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
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

  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. ^ "Prom Pact's Peyton Elizabeth Lee missed her prom to shoot Disney+ hit film". 6abc.com.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Jennifer Dormer Lee Licensed Clinical Psychologist". www.linkedin.com.
  6. ^ "Dr. Jennifer Dormer Lee, PhD Is this you? - Psychology". doctor.webmd.com.
  7. ^ "Jennifer Dormer Lee Psychologist, PsyD Verified by Psychology Today". www.psychologytoday.com.
  8. ^ Adamson, Sydney. "Peyton Elizabeth Lee". Girls' Life Magazine. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  9. ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee's first few days at college! She's going to Columbia University📚📖 @columbia". instagram.com.
  10. ^ "big apple🍎". instagram.com.
  11. ^ "first sem. completed it mate". instagram.com.
  12. ^ "Sprint commercial features Peyton as a dancing girl scout". facebook.com.
  13. ^ "Carnival Cruises commercial features Peyton as a "Bobslider"". facebook.com.
  14. ^ "PETCO TV Spot, 'Merrick: Companions'". www.ispot.tv.
  15. ^ "Peyton in the new iPhone 6s "Hey Siri" commercial with Penelope Cruz". facebook.com.
  16. ^ "JCPenney Back to School Appreciation Sale TV Spot, 'Lets You Be You'". www.ispot.tv.
  17. ^ Miller, Gregory E. (November 11, 2015). "Lizzie McGuire Creator Gets New Disney Channel Show". TV Insider.
  18. ^ "Prepping to perform..." facebook.com.
  19. ^ "Dress rehearsal for Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker". facebook.com.
  20. ^ "Andi Mack". Disney ABC Press. March 2, 2017. Archived from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  21. ^ Schwindt, Oriana (August 5, 2016). "Disney Channel Orders New Series 'Andi Mack' From 'Lizzie McGuire' Creator". Variety. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  22. ^ Barnes, Brooks (March 10, 2017). "Kids Are Getting Older Quicker. And Disney Tries to Adapt". The New York Times.
  23. ^ Hill, Jim (April 14, 2017). ""Lizzie McGuire" creator maxes out mother-daughter dynamics with "Andi M". The Huffington Post.
  24. ^ Otterson, Joe (January 9, 2018). "'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Joins Disney's 'Lion Guard' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  25. ^ 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.
  26. ^ 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.
  27. ^ "LAIKA Reveals 'One Helluva Cast' for 'Wildwood'". www.awn.com.
  28. ^ "Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Peyton Elizabeth Lee Among Voice Cast For Laika's 'Wildwood'". Deadline Hollywood.
  29. ^ ""Prom Pact," Disney's successful attempt at a romantic comedy". collegian.tccd.edu.
  30. ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee busy with 'Prom Pact," 'Doogie'". www.kget.com.
  31. ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee To Topline Hulu-Bound Horror Comedy 'Carved' From WorthenBrooks". Deadline Hollywood.
  32. ^ "First Look at Hulu Halloween Movie 'Carved' Revealed". halloweendailynews.com.
  33. ^ "'Secret Society of Second Born Royals': 'Andi Mack's Peyton Elizabeth Lee Toplines Disney+ Princess Movie". Deadline Hollywood. May 9, 2019.
  34. ^ "'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Scores Title Role in Disney+ 'Doogie Howser M.D.' Reboot". television.mxdwn.com. January 15, 2021.
  35. ^ ""ANDI MACK" CAST: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?!". younghollywood.com.
  36. ^ "'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Joins Disney's 'Lion Guard' (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. January 9, 2018.
  37. ^ "'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.' Renewed for Season 2 at Disney Plus". yahoo.com.
  38. ^ "Skylar Astin Joins Cast of Secret Society of Second-Born Royals on Disney+". BroadwayWorld. May 9, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  39. ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee is the voice of Sharon Spitz in Robot Chicken". www.behindthevoiceactors.com.
  40. ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee is the voice of Gretchen Grundler in Robot Chicken". www.behindthevoiceactors.com.
  41. ^ ""Here's Our First Look at Disney's 'Prom Pact,' 'The Crossover,' & National Geographic's 'A Small Light'". tvinsider.com.
  42. ^ "'Prom Pact' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Is Living Out Her Wildest Dreams". graziamagazine.com.
  43. ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee To Star In Hulu's Horror Comedy 'Carved'". movies.mxdwn.com.
  44. ^ "'Carved' Trailer – Huluween Horror Comedy Sets Killer Pumpkin on the Loose". bloody-disgusting.com.
  45. ^ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay Join Laika's Wildwood". beautifulballad.org. August 28, 2022.
  46. ^ "An enticing first look at the new movie from the studio behind Coraline". bgr.com.
  47. ^ 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.
  48. ^ "The 4th Young Entertainer Awards" (PDF). April 7, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  49. ^ 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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