Lea Michele
Actor
Born August 29, 1986 in The Bronx, New York, USA
Lea Michele Sarfati (born August 29, 1986) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. Recognized for her powerful soprano voice, emotional performances, and extensive Broadway background, she has built a career spanning theater, television, film, and music. Michele has received numerous accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award, along with nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and multiple Grammy Awards. In 2010 and 2023, she was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. Born and raised in New York City, Michele is of Italian and Sephardic Jewish descent. She began performing professionally as a child actress on Broadway, appearing in productions of Les Misérables, Ragtime, Fiddler on the Roof, and later originating the role of Wendla Bergmann in Spring Awakening alongside Jonathan Groff.
Filmography
MISCAST26
Ragtime, The Musical: All-Star Reunion Concert
Special Guest
Therapuss
Self
TIME100: The World's Most Influential People
Self - Performer
Spring Awakening: Those You've Known
Self - Wendla
The Drew Barrymore Show
Self
Same Time, Next Christmas
Olivia Anderson
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self - Musical Guest
LadyGang
Self
American Idol
Self - Special Guest
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
The Mayor
Valentina Barella
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Self
Dimension 404
Amanda
Chelsea
Self
Scream Queens
Hester Ulrich
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
Dorothy (voice)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
Glee: Keep on Believin'
Self
New Year's Eve
Elise
Glee: The Concert Movie
Rachel Berry
The Glee Project
Self
Glee Encore
Rachel Berry
A MusiCares Tribute To Barbra Streisand
Self - Performer
Conan
Self
One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard
Audience
Who Do You Think You Are?
Self
The Cleveland Show
The Dr. Oz Show
Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
Glee
Rachel Berry
Sons of Anarchy
Gertie
Chelsea Lately
Self
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
The Little Girl (segment "Ragtime") (archive footage)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
Third Watch
Sammi
Teen Choice Awards
Self
Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night
Christina (voice)
Creating Ragtime
The Little Girl
The Daily Show
Self
The Simpsons
Sarah (voice)
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter