Leah Lewis is an American actress, singer, and dancer born on December 9, 1996, in Shanghai, China.
Adopted at six months old from a Chinese orphanage by Frederick and Lorraine Lewis, both realtors, she was raised in Windermere, Florida, and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career.
Lewis discovered her passion for performing arts at a young age, starting with Russian ballet and acting lessons at four.
Her multicultural background and adoption story have shaped her identity, and she proudly embraces her Chinese heritage while advocating for adoption and cultural understanding.
Known for her versatility, Lewis has built a dynamic career in film, television, and music, captivating audiences with her emotional depth and charisma.
Siblings
Leah has three siblings, namely Lydia Lewis, Justine Cone, and Cameron Lewis.
Lydia, her younger, non-biological sister, was also adopted from the same Shanghai orphanage, fostering a close bond between the two.
Lydia is an accomplished artist and musician, skilled in drawing, painting, piano, and guitar, and is described as a caring individual who enjoys reading and writing.
Less is known about Justine Cone and Cameron Lewis, as Leah keeps details about her family private.
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Career
Lewis began her acting career as a child, landing commercial roles for brands like Disneyland and Kraft before making her film debut at age 10 in the 2006 short film Lullaby as Young Alice.
Her early work included roles in short films like Circumstance (2006) and Gua Zi (2007), as well as a minor role in the 2007 documentary Nanking.
She gained early television experience with guest appearances on shows like The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) and starred as Leah Liang in the 2006 animated/live-action series Paloozaville.
Lewis’s career progressed with roles in Disney’s Madison High and Fred 3: Camp Fred (2012), and she auditioned for The Voice in 2013, showcasing her singing talent with a rendition of Carrie Underwood’s “Blown Away.”
Her breakthrough came in 2019 as Georgia “George” Fan in The CW’s Nancy Drew, a role that highlighted her ability to portray complex characters.
In 2020, she starred as Ellie Chu in Netflix’s The Half of It, a coming-of-age drama that earned critical acclaim for its heartfelt storytelling.
Lewis further expanded her portfolio with her voice role as Ember Lumen in Pixar’s Elemental (2023) and as Sarah Franklin in the CBS legal drama Matlock (2024–present).
Beyond acting, Lewis is a trained singer, guitarist, and dancer, sharing her musical talents through YouTube covers of artists like Adele and Billie Eilish.
Accolades
Lewis’s performance in The Half of It earned her a nomination for a Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor.
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