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Lee Purcell Biography

Birth Name:Lee Juene Williams

Birth Place:Cherry Point, North Carolina, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Sound department

Fast Facts

  • Is a supporter of the animal rescue organization Heart of a Horse
  • Was the owner of a production company that won a Silver Medal at the New York Film and Television Festival
  • Studied dance and theatre arts at Stephens College
  • As a struggling actress in California, she would sell clothes at a disco in order to help make ends meet
  • Was personally chosen by Steve McQueen to star in "Adam at Six A․M․"
  • Has served as a member of the Green River Ropin' and Recitin' Preservation Society Players
  • Is the godmother to actors Celine Eckelberry and Hunter Carson

Awards

  • 1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
  • 1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated