Lea Michele Sarfati is an American actress, singer, and author. She is best known for her role as Rachel Berry on the Fox television series Glee. Michele began working professionally as a child actress on Broadway, appearing in productions such as Les Misérables, Ragtime, and Fiddler on the Roof. She has since gone on to star in a variety of television shows, films, and Broadway plays. Michele has also released two studio albums and has written a New York Times best-selling book. Her career has earned her numerous awards, including a Grammy Award and five Emmy nominations.
Early Life
Lea Michele Sarfati was born on August 29, 1986, in the Bronx, New York. She is the only child of Edith, a nurse, and Marc Sarfati, a delicatessen owner. Michele’s parents are both Italian American, and she grew up speaking Italian at home. Michele began performing in local community theater when she was 8 years old. She was soon cast in the Broadway productions of Les Misérables and Ragtime. After appearing in several other Broadway shows, Michele landed the lead role in the Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof in 2004.
Career Beginnings
Michele made her television debut in 2006, when she was cast as recurring character Hester Ulrich on the Fox series, Glee. She was promoted to a series regular in the show’s second season. Michele won a Grammy Award for “Best Compilation Soundtrack Album” for her work on the Glee soundtrack in 2010. She also received five Emmy Award nominations for her work on the show. Michele has since appeared in a variety of television shows, films, and Broadway plays. She also released her debut album, Louder, in 2014 and her second album, Places, in 2017.
Rise to Fame
Michele’s star power has continued to rise since her success on Glee. She has appeared in a variety of television shows, films, and Broadway plays. She has also released two studio albums, Louder and Places, and written a New York Times best-selling book, Brunette Ambition. Michele has been the recipient of numerous awards, including a Grammy Award and five Emmy nominations. She has also been featured in magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle.
Lea Michele Sarfati has achieved immense success as an actress, singer, and author. She is best known for her role as Rachel Berry on the Fox television series Glee, but she has since gone on to star in a variety of television shows, films, and Broadway plays. Michele has also released two studio albums and written a New York Times best-selling book. Her career has earned her numerous awards, including a Grammy Award and five Emmy nominations.
