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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 22)[1]
New York City, U.S.
EducationColumbia University[2]
OccupationActress
Years active2015–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 films Secret Society of Second-Born Royals (2020), Prom Pact (2023), Pizza Movie (2026), and the series Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. (2021–2023). Lee will make her theatrical debut in Laika’s Wildwood (2026).

Early life and education

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Peyton Elizabeth Lee was born on May 22, 2004, in New York City, she moved to Manhattan Beach, California, and began acting at the age of ten.[3] Lee is half Chinese on her father's side.[4] She described her father as "one of the major reasons why I have become an actor."[3] Her mother is Irish-Italian.[5] She has an older sister and a younger brother.[6] In 2023, Lee was a freshman at Columbia University.[7]

Career

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Prior to Andi Mack, Lee appeared in episodes of Shameless and Scandal.[8] Lee debuted as the titular character in Andi Mack in 2017, when she was twelve years old.[9] 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",[10] later stating that "What's really great about Peyton is that she can easily handle both the drama and the comedy of this character."[11] 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.[12]

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. on Disney+.[13][14] In August 2022, Lee was cast in the animated feature film Wildwood which is a film adaptation of the 2011 novel by Colin Meloy.[15][16] 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.[17][18] In June 2024, Lee was cast in a Hulu original film titled Carved which was released on October 21, 2024.[19][20]

Filmography

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Television and film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Scandal Violet Episode: "I'm Just a Bill"[21]
2016 Shameless Girl Soldier 3 episodes[22]
2017–2019 Andi Mack Andi Mack Lead role[23]
2019 The Lion Guard Rani Recurring voice role season 3[24]
Stumptown Alyssa Frank Episode: "Dex Education"[25]
2020 Secret Society of Second-Born Royals Princess Sam Streaming film[26]
2021–2023 Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. Lahela "Doogie" Kameāloha Lead role[13][14]
2022 Robot Chicken Sharon Spitz, Gretchen Grundler (voices) Episode: "May Cause an Excess of Ham"[27][28]
2023 Prom Pact Mandy Yang Lead role[29][30]
2024 Carved Kira Hulu release[31][32]
2026 Pizza Movie Ashley [33]
Brian TBA
Wildwood Prue Mckeel (voice) In production[34][35]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2019 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Female TV Star Andi Mack Nominated [36]
Young Entertainer Awards Best Young Ensemble in a Television Series Andi Mack Won [37]
2021 Critics' Choice Super Awards Best Actress in a Superhero Movie Secret Society of Second-Born Royals Nominated [38]

References

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  1. 1 2 "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. 1 2 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. ↑ Hwang Lynch, Grace (June 26, 2017). "Q&A: Peyton Elizabeth Lee of Disney's 'Andi Mack'". Center for Asian American Media. Archived from the original on June 30, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  6. ↑ Adamson, Sydney. "Peyton Elizabeth Lee". Girls' Life Magazine. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Prom Pact's Peyton Elizabeth Lee missed her prom to shoot Disney+ hit film". 6abc Philadelphia. April 21, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  8. ↑ Miller, Gregory E. (November 11, 2015). "Lizzie McGuire Creator Gets New Disney Channel Show". TV Insider.
  9. ↑ Schwindt, Oriana (August 5, 2016). "Disney Channel Orders New Series 'Andi Mack' From 'Lizzie McGuire' Creator". Variety. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  10. ↑ Barnes, Brooks (March 10, 2017). "Kids Are Getting Older Quicker. And Disney Tries to Adapt". The New York Times.
  11. ↑ Hill, Jim (April 14, 2017). ""Lizzie McGuire" creator maxes out mother-daughter dynamics with "Andi M". The Huffington Post.
  12. ↑ Otterson, Joe (January 9, 2018). "'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Joins Disney's 'Lion Guard' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  13. 1 2 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.
  14. 1 2 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.
  15. ↑ "LAIKA Reveals 'One Helluva Cast' for 'Wildwood'". www.awn.com.
  16. ↑ "Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Peyton Elizabeth Lee Among Voice Cast For Laika's 'Wildwood'". Deadline Hollywood.
  17. ↑ ""Prom Pact," Disney's successful attempt at a romantic comedy". collegian.tccd.edu.
  18. ↑ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee busy with 'Prom Pact," 'Doogie'". www.kget.com.
  19. ↑ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee To Topline Hulu-Bound Horror Comedy 'Carved' From WorthenBrooks". Deadline Hollywood.
  20. ↑ "First Look at Hulu Halloween Movie 'Carved' Revealed". halloweendailynews.com.
  21. ↑ "'Secret Society of Second Born Royals': 'Andi Mack's Peyton Elizabeth Lee Toplines Disney+ Princess Movie". Deadline Hollywood. May 9, 2019.
  22. ↑ "'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Scores Title Role in Disney+ 'Doogie Howser M.D.' Reboot". television.mxdwn.com. January 15, 2021.
  23. ↑ ""ANDI MACK" CAST: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?!". younghollywood.com.
  24. ↑ "'Andi Mack' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Joins Disney's 'Lion Guard' (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. January 9, 2018.
  25. ↑ "'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.' Renewed for Season 2 at Disney Plus". yahoo.com.
  26. ↑ "Skylar Astin Joins Cast of Secret Society of Second-Born Royals on Disney+". BroadwayWorld. May 9, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  27. ↑ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee is the voice of Sharon Spitz in Robot Chicken". www.behindthevoiceactors.com.
  28. ↑ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee is the voice of Gretchen Grundler in Robot Chicken". www.behindthevoiceactors.com.
  29. ↑ "Here's Our First Look at Disney's 'Prom Pact,' 'The Crossover,' & National Geographic's 'A Small Light'". tvinsider.com.
  30. ↑ "'Prom Pact' Star Peyton Elizabeth Lee Is Living Out Her Wildest Dreams". graziamagazine.com.
  31. ↑ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee To Star In Hulu's Horror Comedy 'Carved'". movies.mxdwn.com.
  32. ↑ "'Carved' Trailer – Huluween Horror Comedy Sets Killer Pumpkin on the Loose". bloody-disgusting.com.
  33. ↑ Stanton, Elizabeth (April 3, 2026). "'Pizza Movie' and 'Andi Mack' star Peyton Elizabeth Lee names her Disney Mt. Rushmore". The National Desk. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  34. ↑ "Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay Join Laika's Wildwood". beautifulballad.org. August 28, 2022.
  35. ↑ "An enticing first look at the new movie from the studio behind Coraline". bgr.com.
  36. ↑ 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.
  37. ↑ "The 4th Young Entertainer Awards" (PDF). April 7, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  38. ↑ 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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