Jenna Ushkowitz

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Biography

Jenna Ushkowitz rose to fame by portraying emotionally complex and reclusive characters on stage and on television. After proving herself on Broadway by appearing in award-winning musicals like "Spring Awakening" (2006), Ushkowitz branched out into television and landed a featured role on "Glee" (Fox, 2009- ), one of the most critically acclaimed TV shows of 2009. The musical comedy series followed a ragtag group of glee club members trying to …
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Job Title

Actor, Music

Born

April 28, 1986

Career Milestones

Began acting as a young with small roles on "Sesame Street" (PBS) and the daytime soap "As the World Turns" (CBS)

1996

At age 10, made Broadway debut as one of the royal children in the revival of the musical, "The King and I"

2006

Was an understudy for four roles in the Tony Award-winning, Broadway musical, "Spring Awakening"; also co-starred Lea Michele

2009

Cast as Tina Cohen-Chang on Fox's "Glee," re-teaming with "Spring Awakening" co-star, Lea Michele

Awards

2010

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Glee

2011

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Glee

2012

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Glee