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Lea Michele

Acting

Born August 29, 1986 · The Bronx, New York, USA

Also known as Lea Michele Sarfati

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Biography

Lea Michele Sarfati is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She began her career as a child actress on Broadway, appearing in productions of Les Misérables (1995–1996), Ragtime (1997–1999), Fiddler on the Roof (2004–2005), and Spring Awakening (2006–2008). She found prominence playing Rachel Berry on the Fox series Glee (2009–2015), receiving nominations for an Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. She also contributed to music recorded for the series, which spawned multiple hits on the Billboard charts and earned her a Grammy Award nomination.

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Awards & recognition

  • Time 100 · 2023
  • Teen Choice Award — Choice TV Actress Comedy · 2015
  • People's Choice Awards · 2014
  • Teen Choice Award — Choice TV Actress Comedy · 2014
  • People's Choice Awards · 2013
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  • Teen Choice Award — Choice TV Actress Comedy · 2013
  • Time 100 · 2013
  • Glamour Award · 2012
  • People's Choice Awards · 2012
  • Teen Choice Award — Choice TV Actress Comedy · 2012
  • TV Guide Award · 2012
  • Glamour Award · 2010
  • NewNowNext Awards · 2010
  • Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series · 2010
  • TV Land Award · 2010
  • New York Television Festival · 2009
  • Satellite Award — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2009
  • Grammy Award — Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 2011 · nominated

Filmography27 titles

Sons of Anarchy

2008as Gertie

The Simpsons

1989as Sarah (voice)

Third Watch

1999as Sammi

Scream Queens

2015as Hester Ulrich

Glee: The 3D Concert Movie

2011as Rachel Berry

Spring Awakening: Those You've Known

2022as Self - Wendla

Conan

2010as Self

One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard

2010as Audience

Who Do You Think You Are?

2010as Self

Glee

2009as Rachel Berry

American Idol

2018as Self - Special Guest

The Daily Show

1996as Self

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019as Self - Musical Guest

Dimension 404

2017as Amanda

Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

2013as Dorothy (voice)

The Mayor

2017as Valentina Barella

Carpool Karaoke: The Series

2017as Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015as Self - Guest

New Year's Eve

2011as Elise

The Cleveland Show

2009

The Drew Barrymore Show

2020as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014as Self - Musical Guest

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003as Self

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988as Self - Guest

Chelsea

2016as Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014as Self

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009as Self - Guest