Lea Michele
Biography
Lea Michele is an American actress. Born on August 29, 1986, in The Bronx, New York, USA, she is of Italian and Sephardic Jewish descent. Michele began performing professionally as a child actress on Broadway. She has built a career spanning theater, television, film, and music. Recognized for her powerful soprano voice and emotional performances, she has received numerous accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award. Michele has been named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world twice, in 2010 and 2023. She has 46 known credits in her acting career.
Career overview
Lea Michele is an American actress known for her work in theater, television, film, and music. She began performing professionally as a child actress on Broadway. Born and raised in New York City, Michele is of Italian and Sephardic Jewish descent. She has built a career spanning multiple mediums, showcasing her powerful soprano voice and emotional performances.
Michele's acting credits include a significant number of projects, with a total of 46 known credits. She has appeared in various roles, although specific details about her performances are not provided. Her work has garnered recognition, including a Screen Actors Guild Award. Michele has also been nominated for other prestigious awards, such as a Primetime Emmy Award and multiple Golden Globe Awards.
Michele's influence extends beyond her acting career, as she has been named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world on two separate occasions, in 2010 and 2023. This recognition highlights her impact on the entertainment industry and beyond.
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- MISCAST26 (2026)
- Therapuss (2024) as Self
- Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert (2024) as Special Guest
- TIME100: The World's Most Influential People (2023) as Self - Performer
- Spring Awakening: Those You've Known (2022) as Self - Wendla
- The Drew Barrymore Show (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- Same Time, Next Christmas (2019) as Olivia Anderson
- American Idol (2018) as Self - Special Guest
- American Idol (2018) as Self
- LadyGang (2018) as Self
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Dimension 404 (2017) as Amanda
- The Mayor (2017) as Valentina Barella
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2017)
- Chelsea (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Scream Queens (2015) as Hester Ulrich
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest / Musical Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014) as Dorothy (voice)
- Glee: Keep on Believin' (2012) as Self
- New Year's Eve (2011) as Elise
- The Glee Project (2011) as Self
- Glee: The Concert Movie (2011) as Rachel Berry
- Glee Encore (2011) as Rachel Berry
- A MusiCares Tribute To Barbra Streisand (2011) as Self - Performer
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2010) as Self
- One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard (2010) as Audience
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Glee (2009) as Rachel Berry
- The Cleveland Show (2009)
- The Dr. Oz Show (2009) as Self
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Gertie
- Chelsea Lately (2007) as Self
- Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards (2005) as The Little Girl (segment "Ragtime") (archive footage)
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Third Watch (1999) as Sammi
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Presenter
- Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night (1998) as Christina (voice)
- Creating Ragtime (1998) as The Little Girl
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Sarah (voice)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter