In ‘Glee‘, the main cast includes Matthew Morrison as Will Schuester, Lea Michele as Rachel Berry, and Cory Monteith as Finn Hudson.
Main cast
- Will SchuesterMatthew Morrison1–6Main
- Rachel BerryLea Michele1–6Main
- Finn HudsonCory Monteith1–5Main
- Kurt HummelChris Colfer1–6Main
- Santana LopezNaya Rivera1–6Main
- Mercedes JonesAmber Riley1–6Main
- Artie AbramsKevin McHale1–6Main
- Blaine AndersonDarren Criss2–6Main
- Sue SylvesterJane Lynch1–6Main
- Emma PillsburyJayma Mays1–5 (recurring in 6)Main
Supporting cast
- Brittany S. PierceHeather Morris1–6 (main in 3–4)Supp
- Tina Cohen-ChangJenna Ushkowitz1–6Supp
- Mike ChangHarry Shum Jr.1–5 (recurring in 6)Supp
- PuckMark Salling1–5Supp
Guest & voice
- Holly HollidayGwyneth Paltrow2–3Guest
- Dustin GoolsbyCheyenne Jackson2–3Guest
- April RhodesKristin Chenoweth1–2, 4Guest
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About this cast
Glee is a musical comedy-drama series that follows the members of the New Directions glee club at William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio. The show features a large ensemble cast with Matthew Morrison leading as teacher Will Schuester, alongside Lea Michele as ambitious singer Rachel Berry and the late Cory Monteith as football player turned glee club star Finn Hudson.
FAQs
Who plays Rachel Berry in Glee?
Rachel Berry is played by Lea Michele, who was nominated for a Golden Globe and several Emmy Awards for her performance.
Who plays Sue Sylvester in Glee?
Sue Sylvester is played by Jane Lynch, who won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for the role.
Who plays Finn Hudson in Glee?
Finn Hudson is played by Cory Monteith, who was a main cast member from season 1 until his untimely death in 2013.
Who plays Kurt Hummel in Glee?
Kurt Hummel is played by Chris Colfer, who won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for the role.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026