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Lea Michele

Lea Michele

Born

Lea Michele Sarfati


() August 29, (age&#;38)

The Bronx, New York City, U.S.

Occupation(s)Actress, singer, dancer
Years&#;active–present
SpouseCory Monteith ( January - February ) Zandy Reich (present)

Lea Michele Sarfati (born August 29, ),[1] known by her stage nameLea Michele, is an Americanactress and singer.

Michele began working as a child actress on Broadway in shows like Ragtime and Les Misérables. She was the first person to play the character Wendla in the musical Spring Awakening and now plays Rachel Berry in the Fox television series Glee.

Early life

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Michele was born in the Bronx, New York City, in Her mother is Edith Sarfati, a nurse, and her father is Marc Sarfati, a deli owner.[1] Michele's mother is Italian American and Roman Catholic, while her father is a SpanishSephardic Jew.[2][3] Michele grew up in New York City and Tenafly, New Jersey.

She went to Rockland County Day School [4] for elementary school in New York and then Tenafly High School.[5] Michele was home schooled one year while working in TorontoCanada on Ragtime. She went to Stagedoor Manor in the Catskills, a performing arts training center.[6] She was then later accepted to the CAP21 program at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, but instead continued working on stage.[7][8]

Career

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At eight years old, Michele went with a friend to an open casting call for a musical.

Mark salling biography Lea Michele Sarfati (born August 29, ), [1] known by her stage name Lea Michele, is an American actress and singer. Michele began working as a child actress on Broadway in shows like Ragtime and Les Misérables.

She decided on a whim she wanted to try out. She was offered the part and made her debut on Broadway in as a replacement in the role of Young Cosette in the New York City showing of Les Misérables. Then, in , she played Tateh's daughter, the Little Girl, in the original Broadway cast of Ragtime. In , Michele played Shprintze and Chava in the Broadway revival of the musical Fiddler on the Roof.

She also sang on the Broadway revival cast recording of Fiddler on the Roof.

She played the role of Wendla in Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's musical version of Spring Awakening, starring in early workshops to Off-Broadway and finally playing the role in the Broadway production at the age of [9] Around the same time that the show was set to go to Broadway, she was offered the role of Eponine in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables.[10] She decided to remain with Spring Awakening, which debuted on Broadway in December She was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her acting in Spring Awakening in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Musical.[11]

On May 18, , Michele left Spring Awakening with co-star Jonathan Groff.

She acted in a reading of Sheik and Sater's new musical, Nero, in July at Vassar College.[12] From August 8–August 10, , she played Eponine in the Hollywood Bowl's Les Misérables concert.

Chris colfer biography

Lea Michele. Actress: Glee. Lea Michele Sarfati was born in the Bronx, New York to Edith Thomasina (Porcelli), a nurse, and Mark David Sarfati, a delicatessen owner-turned-real estate agent.

She sings on the original Broadway cast recordings of Ragtime and Spring Awakening.

Michele stars in the Fox television series Glee, where she plays the star singer of a high school glee club, Rachel Berry. The pilot debuted on May 19, She has won a Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding ensemble performance and the Satellite Award for best actress.

She also received nominations for an Emmy Award, two nominations for a Golden Globe Award, and Teen Choice Award for her performance in the role. Her cover of The All-American Rejects' "Gives You Hell" reached the top 40 on the US Billboard [13] Michele is the lead singer in 14 of the top 20 selling Glee songs as of [14]

Michele was included in Time magazine's list of the Most Influential People In the World.[15]FHM named her #7 on Sexiest Women List, which was the highest ranking for a new entry on the list that year.[16] Michele was named to People Magazine's Best Dressed List of as "The Newbie"[17] and she was voted " Most Stylish Star" by E!

Online.[18]

In , Michele joined the cast of the animated movieDorothy of Oz,[19] voicing the lead role of Dorothy Gale.[20] That same year, she joined the cast of Garry Marshall's romantic comedyNew Year's Eve.[21]

Before Super Bowl XLV, on February 6, , she performed "America the Beautiful" with the Air ForceTops In Blue.[22]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
Buster & a Chauncey's Silent NightChristina English dub, voice role
Glee: The 3D Concert MovieRachel Berry Concert film
New Year's EveElise
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's ReturnDorothy Gale English dub, voice role
Year Title Role Notes
Third WatchSammi Episode: "Spring Forward Fall Back"
GleeRachel Berry Main role, episodes
The SimpsonsSarah (voice) Episode: "Elementary School Musical"
The Cleveland ShowRachel Berry (voice) Episode: "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Roberta?"
The Glee ProjectHerself Guest mentor
Sons of AnarchyGertie Episode: "Smoke 'em If You Got 'em"
Scream QueensHester "Chanel #6" Ulrich Main role, 22 episodes
Dimension Amanda Episode: "Matchmaker"
The MayorValentina Barella Main role, 13 episodes
American IdolHerself Guest mentor
Same Time, Next ChristmasOlivia Henderson Television film

Advocacy

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Michele is active in charities for gay rights and animal rights, as well as in numerous other charities.

In , Michele was a part of the PETA ad campaign "Buck Cruelty! Say No to Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides".[23] In April , Michele appeared in a PSA for PETA speaking out against fur clothing.[24] In September , Michele was honored by PETA for her work for animals.[25] In addition to working with PETA, Michele is also a vegan.[26]

In support of gay rights, Michele performed at the Human Rights Campaign Dinner in November [27][28] In the same month, Michele and Jonathan Groff sang in the True Colors Cabaret, a fundraiser in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality.[29]

In , Michele performed at a benefit concert, "Alive in the World",[30] to aid the Twin Tower Orphan Fund.

Michele has also been active with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Lea michele biography imdb topic Lea Michele. Actress: Glee. Lea Michele Sarfati was born in the Bronx, New York to Edith Thomasina (Porcelli), a nurse, and Mark David Sarfati, a delicatessen owner-turned-real estate agent.

For Broadway Cares, Michele has participated in Broadway Barks, Broadway Bares, Easter Bonnet Competition and The Flea Market and Grand Auction. In October , Michele performed at a benefit concert for the Painted Turtle, a camp for children with illnesses. The concert celebrated the 35th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with Michele playing the lead role of Janet Weiss for the benefit.[31] In February she performed for The Grammy's MusiCares Benefit in Los Angeles, California.

Money earned by the event go to help musicians in need.[32]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Notes
Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Actress in a Musical Nominated Spring Awakening
Audience Award Favorite Leading Actress in a Broadway Musical Won
Favorite Female Breakthrough Performance Won
Favorite Onstage Pair (with Jonathan Groff)Won
Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album Original Broadway Cast, including Lea Michele Won Spring Awakening
New York Television Festival Award Best Nonscripted Host or Star Won Around the Block
Teen Choice AwardChoice TV Breakout Star Nominated Glee
Satellite AwardBest Performance by an Actress in a Musical or Comedy Television Series Won
Golden Globe AwardBest Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Won
NewNowNext AwardBrink of Fame: Actor Won
Teen Choice AwardChoice TV Actress: Comedy Nominated
Choice Music: Group (with Glee Cast)Nominated
Gold Derby TV Award Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series Nominated
Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series Nominated
PETA's 30th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards Award HonorWon &#;
Billboard's Women in Music Triple Threat Award HonorWon &#;
Glamour Woman of the Year Award US TV Actress of the Year Won &#;
Satellite AwardBest Performance by an Actress in a Musical or Comedy Television Series Nominated Glee
Golden Globe AwardBest Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Nominated
Grammy Award Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals ("Don't Stop Believin") Nominated
Grammy Award Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media Nominated

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