Peyton Elizabeth Lee is an American actress who rose to prominence after portraying Andi Mack in Disney’s Andi Mack from 2017 to 2019.
She also appeared in Shameless, Scandal, and Stumptown as a guest star.
She won a recurring voice part in the anime The Lion Guard in 2019, playing the character Rani.
In the ABC television series Doogie Kameloha, M.D., she portrayed the lead character of Lahela “Doogie” Kameloha.
With over 1.6 million Instagram followers, she has a sizable following.
Peyton Elizabeth Lee Biography
Birth Name
Peyton Elizabeth Lee
Nick Name
Peyton Lee
Born
May 22, 2004
Age
17 years old
Birth Place
New York City, New York, U.S.
Birth Sign
Gemini
Profession
Actress
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
She’s of Chinese, Irish and Italian descent.
Family Details
Peyton is the middle of three children to actor Andrew Tinpo Lee and his wife Jennifer Dormer Lee, psychologist. Her father is a famous actor known for her work in General Hospital and Five Points. She has two siblings, an older sister, Ella Margaret Lee, and a younger brother named Julian Andrew Lee.
Education
Though not much is known about her formal education, she studied acting at the renowned Playhouse West. At the time, she became the youngest student ever to secure admission to the school. She then went to enroll in acting courses at the Marnie Cooper School of Acting Inc and Margie Haber Studio.
Peyton attended Debbie Allen Dance Academy where she learned to dance as well as studied Meisner technique at the William Alderson Studio.
Religion
Christianity
Residence
Manhattan Beach, California, United States
Peyton Elizabeth Lee Love Life
Peyton is currently believed to be single. She was romantically involved with actor Asher Angel, her Andi and Mack co-star in 2017.
Body Statistics
Height
5 feet 5 inches or 165 cm
Weight
54 kg or 119 lbs
Body Build
Slim
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexuality
Straight
Famous For
Peyton’s career got off to an early start. She began her career in show business at the age of 10 and landed her first acting role in a 2015 episode of the TV show Scandal. She quickly gained the momentum that she was looking for. In less than two of launching her acting career, Peyton secured her lead part on Disney’s Andi Mack. It is, without a doubt, Andi was the career-defining role that not only put her on the radar but has also elevated her stardom status. It proved to be a turning point in her career, leading to several other roles.
Thanks to her part in Andi Mack, she won the Young Entertainer Awards for Best Young Ensemble in a Television Series in 2019. She is among a few actors who started off very early as well as enjoying a successful career.
Peyton Elizabeth Lee Facts
She moved to Manhattan Beach, California with the family when she was around 10 so that she would get some better acting opportunities.
Apart from mainstream acting, she has appeared in a handful of commercials for brands like Sprint, Carnival Cruises, JC Penny, and Petco.
She loved horse riding, dancing, swimming, and snorkeling.
In 2021, she was cast in the role of Lahela “Doogie” Kameāloha in the TV show Doogie Kameāloha, M.D..
