Michele Lee Net Worth

Michele Lee Net Worth and Biography

With a net worth of $8 million, Michele Lee has made a name for herself as an American actress, singer, and director. Born in Los Angeles, California in 1942 as Michele Lee Dusick, she is best known for her role as Karen Cooper Fairgate MacKenzie on the hit soap opera Knot’s Landing.

What is Michele Lee known for?

Throughout her career, Michele Lee has been known for her vast contributions to the entertainment industry. Initially, she made her way into showbiz during the late ’50s and early ’60s and appeared in her first Broadway production at just 19 years old – How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. In 1974, she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress for her performance in Seesaw.

Lee landed several TV roles throughout the following years, including The Love Bug, Night Gallery, Alias Smith and Jones, Love, American Style and Fantasy Island. She also starred in films such as When No One Would Listen, Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, Along Came Polly and many others.

Early life and education

Michelle Lee was born in Los Angeles and raised in a family of performers. She began studying dance at the young age of three and by her teenage years she was already acting in local productions while still attending Hollywood High School. After graduation, she went on to attend Los Angeles City College, then followed that up with a major in theatre from UCLA.

Career

Following her Broadway debut in How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, she pursued film and television roles. Michelle appeared in classics like The Love Bug (1968), became the original source of “voice” for Mrs. Beakley in Disney’s Ducktales, and landed notable roles in Knots Landing starting with its debut in the late 197s. Her career as an accomplished and respected actress has spanned more than 50 years.

Achievements

During her impressive career, Michelle Lee has been nominated for numerous awards and won several for her acting skills. In addition to receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in Seesaw, Lee has been winner of three Soap Opera Digest Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role in Prime Time for her performance in Knot’s Landing.

Lee has given numerous memorable performances in other popular film and television roles, such as playing Hershey Kaplan’s wife, Shirley, in the widely-loved romantic comedy Along Came Polly co-starring Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston. She has also appeared on highly-watched television shows such as Will & Grace, Family Guy and How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life).

Personal Life

She first married fellow How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying actor James Farentino, followed by her current marriage with Fred Rappaport which began eight years after her divorce from Farentino in 1983.

Final thoughts

Michele Lee has made an indelible impression on Hollywood, and has left behind a trail of memories through her outstanding work in various productions. An incredible actress, singer, and director, Michele Lee remains an iconic figure who will be remembered for generations.