Zach Woodlee spent his early life in his mother's dance studio in Mesquite.

From there, he worked with the Kim Dawson studio in Dallas and won the UIL state competition for his role of Davey in a school play.

Although he had no friends or connections in L.A., Woodlee auditioned for an apprenticeship at The Performing Arts Center in Van Nuys.

During his one year of study at the academy, Woodlee was bound by contract not to audition for any outside parts.

Other acting bits include a role in the made-for-TV movie "These Old Broads" with Shirley MacLaine, Debbie Reynolds, Joan Collins and Elizabeth Taylor and the sitcom "Nikki".

Woodlee was also one of the choreographers Glee alongside Brooke Lipton and was the co-producer of the show.