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Lee Grant
Lee Grant
  • Born: October 31, 1927
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Actress Director

Lee Grant is an American actress, documentarian, and director. She made her film debut in 1951 as a young shoplifter in William Wyler's Detective Story, co-starring Kirk Douglas and Eleanor Parker. This role earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress as well as the Best Actress Award at the 1952 Cannes Film Festival.