About Lee Lawson
Lived 1941 – 2022 (aged 80). Lee Lawson was an American actor.
Lee Lawson (October 14, 1941 – May 22, 2022) was an American stage, soap opera and television actress, best-known as Bea Reardon in Guiding Light (1981–1990) and as Barbara Sterling in Love of Life. She also appeared on episodes of Maude and Kojak. Her last screen appearance came in an episode of the 1991 television series Reasonable Doubts. Lawson had six Broadway credits.
Lawson was born in New York City. After years of acting, Lawson earned a doctorate in clinical psychology and had a second career as a psychologist and crisis counselor.
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Who was Lee Lawson?
American actress (1941-2022)
When was Lee Lawson born?
Lee Lawson was born on 14 October 1941 in New York City.
When did Lee Lawson die?
Lee Lawson died on 22 May 2022 in New York City.
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Lee Lawson was an actor.
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Lee Lawson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lee Lawson. https://biography.guide/lee-lawson/
MLA: "Lee Lawson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lee-lawson/.
Chicago: "Lee Lawson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lee-lawson/.
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