Thanks to Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated performances for his television work, quirky actor Lee Pace had little trouble becoming a known commodity in short order. Ever since his breakout performance in “Soldier’s Girl” (Showtime, 2002-03), Pace was on the fast track to television stardom, though success in features remained tougher to come by. But it was his leading role on the whimsical hit dramedy, “Pushing Daisies” (ABC, 2007-09) that put the handsome Pace on the map, providing good footing to take the next large leap in his career.Born on Mar. 25, 1979, in Chickasha, OK, Pace spent a
Acted in productions of "The Spider's Web" and "The Greeks" at Houston's Alley Theatre
Appeared in several Shakespearean roles, while attending the Juilliard School
2004
Acted in Craig Lucas’ off-Broadway production of “Small Tragedy”
2004
Made TV debut guest starring on an episode of NBC's “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”
2004
Played the role of Calpernia Addams, a transgender woman dating Army soldier (Troy Garity) in Showtime's "Soldier's Girl"; received nominations for a Golden Globe for Supporting Actor and an Independent Spirit Award for Male Lead
