Glee | Cast

as Rachel Berry : The ambitious, spotlight-seeking lead soprano.

The Glee cast is best known for portraying the members and mentors of the fictional William McKinley High School glee club, "New Directions," throughout the show's six-season run (2009–2015). Main Cast and Key Characters Glee Cast

as Sue Sylvester : The formidable and conniving cheerleading coach who serves as the club's primary antagonist. as Rachel Berry : The ambitious, spotlight-seeking lead

as Mercedes Jones : A powerhouse vocalist who often competes for the spotlight. as Rachel Berry : The ambitious

as Will Schuester : The passionate Spanish teacher and glee club director.

as Tina Cohen-Chang : A shy performer who gains confidence through the club.

The original core group featured a mix of faculty and students: