Michele Lee is an American actor best known for playing Karen Fairgate MacKenzie in Knots Landing.
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Best Known For:The television show Knots Landing
Breakthrough:Broadway role in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Knots Landing in 1962
10 Quick Facts About Michele Lee
- Full Name: Michele Lee
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Knots Landing
- Date of Birth: June 24, 1942
- Age: 84 years old
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Fred A. Rappoport
- Children: David Farentino
Michele Lee Age
Michele Lee is about 84 years old as of 2026. Michele Lee was born in 1942.
Michele Lee Height
Michele Lee stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Career & Work
Michele Lee's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Knots Landing.
Organization: Knots Landing
Role: Actress
Period: 1979–1993
Details: Played Karen Fairgate MacKenzie in all 344 episodes; also Broadway and film work
Rise to Fame
Michele Lee rose to prominence for her role on the television show Knots Landing.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Knots Landing and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Television
- TV Show: Knots Landing (Karen Fairgate MacKenzie, 1979-1993)
- Work: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Rosemary, 1962) — Broadway
Michele Lee Family & Relationships
Michele Lee is married to Fred A. Rappoport. She has 1 child, David Farentino.
- Mother: Sylvia Helen Silverstein
- Children:
- David Farentino
Personal Information
- Full Name: Michele Lee
- Popular As: Michelle Lee Dusick
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 24, 1942
- Age: 84
- Birthday: June 24
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
Family & Relationships
- Mother: Sylvia Helen Silverstein
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Fred A. Rappoport
- Children: David Farentino
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- James Farentino (Spouse • Ex-husband; married 1966–1983)
- Fred A. Rappoport (Spouse • Husband; married 1987)
