Actress. Born Antoinette Lees in Butte, Montana, she began her film career in 1934, playing bit parts using her given name. As Andrea Leeds, she played her first major role in the film "Come and Get It" (1936) and achieved success with her next film "It Could Happen to You" (1937). For her role in "Stage Door" (1937), she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her wholesome screen quality led to her to being cast in "The Goldwyn Follies" (1938), "They Shall Have Music" (1939), "The Real Glory" (1939) and "Earthbound" (1940) her final movie.
Actress. Born Antoinette Lees in Butte, Montana, she began her film career in 1934, playing bit parts using her given name. As Andrea Leeds, she played her first major role in the film "Come and Get It" (1936) and achieved success with her next film "It Could Happen to You" (1937). For her role in "Stage Door" (1937), she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her wholesome screen quality led to her to being cast in "The Goldwyn Follies" (1938), "They Shall Have Music" (1939), "The Real Glory" (1939) and "Earthbound" (1940) her final movie.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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