Michele Lee was born Michele Lee Dusick on June 24, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. As the daughter of a premier makeup artist and the sister of a United States District Attorney, she was surrounded by the Hollywood entertainment industry from a young age. Lee's childhood was marked by her love of acting, and she began performing in school plays as a junior high school student.
After high school, Lee landed her first role in the Broadway revue "Vintage '60" and went on to appear in several other stage productions. Her talent was soon noticed by Columbia Records, and she signed with the label in the early 1960s.
Lee's breakthrough came in the mid-1960s, when she began making guest appearances on television shows and landed a role in the Broadway production of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Her film debut came in 1967 with the title role in the movie adaptation of the same play.
Throughout the 1970s, Lee continued to work in television and film, appearing in a number of guest roles and starring in several series, including "The Love Bug" and "Knots Landing." Her performance in "Knots Landing" earned her a Tony nomination for Best Actress in a Musical and a Soap Opera Digest Award.
In the 1980s, Lee's career continued to thrive, with appearances in several television movies and series, including "Dallas" and "The Love Boat." She also began directing episodes of "Knots Landing" and won several awards for her work.
In the 1990s, Lee continued to work in television and film, appearing in a number of guest roles and starring in several series, including "Knots Landing" and "The Love Boat." She also began producing and developing her own television movies through her own production company.
In the 2000s, Lee continued to work in television and film, appearing in a number of guest roles and starring in several series, including "Knots Landing" and "The Love Boat." She also began directing episodes of "Knots Landing" and won several awards for her work.
Throughout her career, Lee has been recognized for her talent and dedication to her craft, earning numerous awards and nominations for her work. She has also been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has been recognized as one of the most successful actresses of her generation.
