Lee-Anne Summers is a multifaceted actress, recognized globally for her captivating performances on both local and international platforms.
Her acting journey commenced at the tender age of five when she was handpicked to star in a Walt Disney World television commercial. Throughout her high school years at St Andrew's school in Johannesburg, Lee-Anne honed her acting skills by studying Drama and participating in various productions, including Oliver, The Crucible, The Frog Prince, and The Hitchhiker.
In addition to her acting pursuits, Lee-Anne was an accomplished dancer, having performed on stage for the Free Flight Dance Company. However, her dance career was cut short due to a back injury sustained during training for the school diving team, mirroring the experiences of fellow South African actress Charlize Theron.
Before embarking on a full-time acting career, Lee-Anne pursued a degree in psychology at the University of Cape Town. She subsequently relocated to New York, where she enrolled in the New York Film Academy to hone her acting skills. Her hard work paid off as she earned top honors and appeared in numerous short films.
Lee-Anne has had a distinguished stage career in New York, featuring in productions such as Labute's The Shape of Things, The Children's Hour, Agnes of God, and Proof.
Upon returning to South Africa, she made her film debut in Darrell Roodt's movie Prey alongside Bridget Mongahan. Her subsequent roles included a neurologist in the docudrama To Be First and triplets in the South African film Big Fellas, both released in 2007.
In 2008, Lee-Anne made her television debut in the Dutch mini-series Stellenbosch, playing the role of Anneke Keppel.
Looking ahead, Lee-Anne is set to film the Bollywood movie Season's Greetings later this year, followed by a stint in Australia, where she will star alongside renowned Australian talent in a psychological thriller.
Throughout her illustrious career, Lee-Anne has accumulated an impressive list of acting credits, including Passport, For a Moment, Born Again, Cave TV, Southern Gentleman, Wonderful Tonight, and The Day of the Junkie.
