Lea Michele is best known for her role as Rachel Berry in the musical comedy-drama television series GLEE. The show ran from 2009 to 2015 and was a huge success, earning numerous awards and nominations. Michele played the lead role of Rachel Berry, a talented singer and actress who was part of the GLEE club at the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio. GLEE was one of the most popular series with Lea Michele, and it helped launch her career.