Leeds, Andrea (1913–1984)

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Leeds, Andrea (1913–1984)

American actress. Name variations: Antoinette Lees. Born Antoinette M. Lees, Aug 18, 1913, in Butte, Montana; died May 21, 1984, in Palm Springs, CA; m. Robert Stewart Howard (sportsman), 1939 (died 1962); children: Leann Howard (died 1971) and Robert S. Howard Jr.

Had leading roles in such films as Letter of Introduction, Come and Get It, The Goldwyn Follies, They Shall Have Music, The Real Glory, Swanee River and Earthbound; following marriage, retired from the screen (1939) and bred race horses; later owned a jewelry store in Palm Springs. Nominated for Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress for Stage Door (1937).