Lee Perkins is a multiple award-winning actor who has had the privilege of sharing the screen with a plethora of esteemed actors, including Academy Award winners Benicio Del Toro and Jon Voight, as well as nominees Steve Carell, Charles Durning, and Gary Busey. He has also had the opportunity to work alongside notable actors such as Jason Statham, Kate Bosworth, Channing Tatum, Lance Reddick, Tyler Hoechlin, Dean Cain, and Mandy Moore.
Born and raised in California, Perkins attended high school and college in the state. Growing up, he was passionate about both movies and sports, excelling in baseball, football, and auto racing. His love for the big screen was particularly fueled by the films of John Wayne and Kirk Douglas.
After earning his SAG Card on the film "Freejack", Perkins began studying the Meisner Technique at Playhouse West under the guidance of Academy Award nominee Jeff Goldblum. He also had the opportunity to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, where he studied the classics. Perkins has had the privilege of appearing on the London stage twice, in the Shakespeare plays "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" and "Troilus and Cressida".
Perkins' first lead film role was in the World War II period drama "The Red Machine", in which he played the Navy Lieutenant who masterminded the U.S. Navy's breaking of the unbreakable Japanese Naval Code. The film received critical acclaim, with Roger Ebert giving it "Two Thumbs Up". Perkins received rave reviews for his performance, which required him to learn period Japanese.
With over 40 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Lee Perkins continues to fuel his passion for great stories and plans to appear on the large screen, small screen, and on the stage, where his journey began.
