Deborah Lee Smith started dancing and acting at an early age. After getting her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Lit and Theater, she moved to Australia to pursue a Master's degree in Film Production, all while continuing to act on stage and film. She is an award-winning actor, producer, and founder of "More Than You See", a non profit organization dedicated to sharing stories and resources surrounding the daily struggles of mental health. Recent projects include "Here Awhile" starring Anna Camp, and "Last Three Days" starring Robert Palmer Watkins (General Hospital). Deborah is also a regular contributing staff writer for the entertainment website "Ms. In The Biz".

Deborah has permanent residency in Australia and is able to work in Australia as a local hire.