History Characters / GleeOtherMinorCharacters

A Japanese-American freshman who acts as Tina's personal assistant starting in season four. She is very jittery and usually messes up her tasks in some way. Portrayed by Pamela Chan.

Sue's Ex-Nazi-hunter of a mother. After finally catching [[GottaCatchEmAll the last one]], she returns to Lima to be part of her duaghters' lives. Sue rebuffs her when she forces herself in after being absent for so many years. Portrayed by Carol Burnett.

Sam's family, composed of his parents, Dwight and Mary, and his younger siblings Stevie and Stacy. Played by John Schneider, Tanya Clarke, Cody Hamilton, and Ava Chelsea Ingram respectively.

The parents of Mike Chang, Jr. Played by Keong Sim and Creator/TamlynTomita.

Rachel's fathers, who paid Shelby to be their surrogate. Their love for theater and performing rubbed off on their daughter in a big way. Played by Creator/JeffGoldblum and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Blaine's older brother, who does credit card commercials. Portrayed by Matt Bomer.

Olivia Newton-John is offended that the brunette Josh Groban has his own TV Tropes entry, and she does not.

The recently-appointed editor of Vogue.com, who gives Kurt an internship because she's impressed by his online resume and big dreams, and considers him a kindred spirit due to their shared Ohio origins and love of fashion. Played by Sarah Jessica Parker.

Artie's friends who play back-up for New Directions, though not official members. However, two members temporarily join in "Hold On To Sixteen" in order to fill the membership requirements. There are several members who can all play an instrument or two. The most recognizable members are the Bassist, played by Scott Henson, and the drummer, played by Creator/JohnLock.

The coach for the Jane Adams Academy Glee Club, and the competition for New Directions' first sectionals competition. Cares deeply for her girls and only wants to see them succeed. Stole half of the New Directions' setlist, along with Dalton Rumba. Played by Creator/{{Eve|Rapper}}.

The coach for the Jane Adams Academy Glee Club, and the competition for New Directions' first sectionals competition. Cares deeply for her girls and only wants to see them succeed. Stole half of the New Directions' setlist, along with Dalton Rumba. Played by Creator/EveJeffers.

An accompanist for the glee club at rehearsals. It took him 4 seasons to speak. Played by Glee's actual musical director, Brad Ellis.

The coach for the Jane Adams Academy Glee Club, and the competition for New Directions' first sectionals competition. Cares deeply for her girls and only wants to see them succeed. Stole half of the New Directions' setlist, along with Dalton Rumba. Played by Eve Jeffers.

The coach of the Haverbrook School for the Deaf glee club, and the competition for New Directions' first sectionals competition. He himself is deaf in one ear from scarlet fever. Stole half of the New Directions' setlist, along with Grace Hitchens. Played by Michael Hitchcock.

A perky substitute teacher who connects to the kids by being modern and mellow. She took over the Glee Club while Will was sick, and was even given the job after [[ItMakesSenseinContext Sue fired him]]. However, she isn't the best at dealing with the kids' serious issues. Portrayed by Gwyneth Paltrow.

A former Olympian who now works as [=McKinley's=] synchronized swimming coach, though recently she's begun vying for Sue's cheerleading position. She is brought back after "Shooting Star" after Sue is fired. Played by [=NeNe=] Leakes.

Artie's friends who play back-up for New Directions, though not official members. However, two members temporarily join in "Hold On To Sixteen" in order to fill the membership requirements. There are several members who can all play an instrument or two. The most recognizable members are the Bassist, played by Scott Henson, and the drummer, played by John Lock.

A meathead football jock who, with Karofsky, took over as the school's chief bully once Puck stopped harassing the other members of New Directions. Played by James Earl III.

The SchoolNewspaperNewsHound, with a blog. Played by Josh Sussman.

A Filipina exchange-student with a voice to match Rachel's. Rachel doesn't take it too well, though, and she ends up transferring to Vocal Adrenaline instead. Introduced in Season 2. Played by Jake Zyrus [[note]]Prior to his coming out as trans in 2017, Zyrus went by the name Charice Pempengco[[/note]].

A stoner kid who wanders around the halls. Played by Ryan Heinke.

A New York Academy Of Dramatic Arts hopeful who seems to be more than a match for Rachel. Portrayed by Lindsay Pearce, one of the runner-ups from ''Series/TheGleeProject''.

A CampGay boy who goes to Lima North High School. Just like Kurt, he enjoys fashion and plans to study theatre in New York. He crushes on Kurt and sends him [[TerriblePickUpLines over-the-top flirty texts]], stirring trouble in paradise for him and Blaine in the episode ''Dance For Somebody''. Played by Justin Castor.

More famously known as the Neckbrace Cheerio, after the neck brace she is always seen wearing. Appears in several background shots in season four, and in season 5 she is named and seemingly becomes one of Bree's minions. Portrayed by Chelsea.

The new head bitch of [=McKinley=] in season five. Absolutely ruthless when it comes to destroying the glee club. Portrayed by Erinn Westbrook.

Terri's older sister and the one that come up with the idea of adopting a baby for Terri. Played by Jennifer Aspen.

Sue's older sister, who happens to have Down's Syndrome. Played by Robin Trocki.

Quinn's wealthy parents, who didn't take the news of her pregnancy very well. Played by Gregg Henry and [[Series/NYPDBlue Charlotte Ross]].

* AllGaysLoveTheater: This one does, wanting to audition to a theatre program with "Rainbow High" from ''Music/{{Evita}}''. The guy's got ambition.

* BirdsOfAFeather: He and Kurt bond through their similar tastes and their common wish to live in New York. Averted, it never goes anywhere for Kurt already has a boyfriend, but he does find him endearing.

* NiceHat: She's seen wearing a beret in nearly every scene she's in, except for her performance at Nationals.

* BirdsOfAFeather: He and Kurt bond through their similar tastes and their common wish to live in New York. Averted, it never goes anywhere for already has a boyfriend, but he does find him endearing.

* AlphaBitch: Only time will tell whether she turns out to be a LovableAlphaBitch like all those who came before her.

* {{Meganekko}}: Has the look.

* AdultFear:
** Having your daughter develop an eating disorder. Even worse, watching your daughter collapse on stage and not knowing why. Just imagine the scenarios that must have been going through her head.
** Again when a gun went off at [=McKinley=]. Knowing what we know about her, it's not hard to imagine that her first thought was "Oh God, is Marley okay?!"

* RacistGrandma: Homophobic, but same difference. Plus, in Season Sixt, Santana reveals that Alma is racist too.

* BirdsOfAFeather: He and Kurt bond through their similar tastes and their common wish to live in New York. Averted, they never become an item since Kurt already has a boyfriend, but he does find him endearing.

* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Chandler is blond and he has nothing but kind words to Kurt. He likely only pursues him because Kurt never told him that he had someone.

* RacistGrandma: Homophobic, but same difference.

* AlphaBitch: She's like one of these who never left high school. She acts like that towards her sister, pushing her to act the worst way possible.

* BigBrotherBully: Gender-flipped, she is emotionally and sometimes outright verbally abusive to Terri. She keeps demeaning her in the guise of concerned advice and is one of the reasons why Terri is so screwed-up.

* JerkAss: She's an unpleasant person in many ways - she's lazy, selfish, arrogant, manipulative and controlling.

* BirdsOfAFeather: He and Kurt bond through their similar tastes. Averted since Kurt already has a boyfriend, but he does find him endearing.

* SmallNameBigEgo: Yes, winning a medal at the Olympics is a pretty big deal. But even gold medal winners in solo events are unlikely to mention it twelve times a day and wear it everywhere they go. Especially 5 years later.

* SchoolNewspaperNewsHound: An exceptionally obnoxious one.

* {{Expy}}: In-universe of Kurt himself. As another fashion-loving, flamboyant gay boy with very similar tastes in music and knack for singing songs by female performers.

* NerdGlasses: Wears large ones.

* RomanticRunnerUp: Tries to seduce Kurt in a low-point of his relationship with Blaine, giving him the attention and praises he craves for. This is enough to make them realize they need relationship counselling, but it is clear from start to finish that he stood no chance whatsoever.

* NerdGlasses: Wears them.

* {{Expy}}: In-universe of Kurt himself. As another fashion-loving, flamboyant gay boy with very similar tastes for music and knack for singing songs by female performers.

* GeekPhysiques: Pudgy, JewishAndNerdy, with NerdGlasses and the outfits going with it.

* EndearinglyDorky: He's overly dramatic but sweet, and Kurt finds his mannerisms quite charming

* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Chandler is blond and he has nothing but kind words to Kurt, and likely only pursues him because Kurt never told him that he was already taken.

* {{Keet}}: Overly energetic, fast-speaking, tends to squeal in delight often and admits to yell when he gets excited about a subject.

* RomanticFalseLead: Tries to seduce Kurt in a low-point of his relationship with Blaine, giving him the attention and praises he craves for. This is enough to make them realize they need relationship counselling, but it is clear from start to finish that he was no real threat.

* AllGaysArePedophiles: His EstablishingCharacterMoment shows him inappropriately touching an underage teenage boy. [[SarcasmMode How delightful]]. No wonder the poor kid steered clear of the Glee Club for the rest of the series.

* EndearinglyDorky: He's overly dramatic but nice, and Kurt likes the way he acts.

* HopelessSuitor: Chandler crushes on Kurt, unaware that he is taken, but only because Kurt enjoys the validation his boyfriend no longer gives him due to a nasty case of PoorCommunicationKills. Kurt has the good taste to realize it was wrong to lead him on, but cuts contacts with him.
* {{Keet}}: Overly energetic, fast-speaking, tends to squeal in delight and admits to yell when excited.

* RomanticFalseLead: Tries to seduce Kurt in a low-point of his relationship with Blaine, giving him the attention and praises he craves for. This is enough to make them realize they need relationship counselling, but it is clear right from the start that he was no real threat.

* CampGay: Chandler is just as fashionable as Kurt, plus his mannerism and speech pattern make little mystery of his orientation.
* EndearinglyDorky: He's overly dramatic but cute, and Kurt is not bothered by it the slightest.

* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Blonde and sweet. Chandler has nothing but kind words to Kurt, and would more than likely never have pursued him had Kurt been honest and told him upfront he was already taken.

* AllGaysLoveTheater: They even met while performing in a show together...a show that's an expy of "Naked Boys Singing".

* ThoseTwoBadGuys: With Olivia Newton John in "Journey". They are only here to ensure that New Directions would fail.

* ThoseTwoBadGuys: With Josh Groban in "Journey". They are only here to ensure that New Directions would fail.

A CampGay boy who goes to Lima North High School, who like Kurt, likes fashion and plans to study theatre in New York. He crushes on Kurt and sends him [[TerriblePickUpLines over-the-top flirty texts]], stirring trouble in paradise for him and Blaine in the episode ''Dance For Somebody''. Played by Justin Castor.

* ParentalNeglect: Could not give two sh*ts about her quadruplets, being the sole reason why they are such hellish, insufferable brats.

* SmugSnake: Has a considerably inflated opinion of herself, despite just being upper-middle class in a small, rural town, an atrocious parent, and a terrible human being altoghether...

A CampGay boy who goes to Lima North High School, who like Kurt, likes fashion and plans to study theatre in New York. He crushes on Kurt and sends him over-the-top flirty texts, stirring trouble in paradise for him and Blaine in the episode ''Dance For Somebody''. Played by Justin Castor.

* AllGaysLoveTheater: This one does, wanting to audition to a theatre program with the song "Rainbow High" from ''Music/{{Evita}}''. The guy got ambition.
* CampGay: Chandler is just as fashionable and sharp-dressed as Kurt.
* EndearinglyDorky: He's overly dramatic but cute and sweet, and Kurt enjoys this side of him.

* {{Expy}}: In-universe of Kurt himself. As another fashion-loving, flamboyant gay boy with very similar tastes for music and knack for singing song by female actresses.
* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Blonde and sweet. He Has nothing but kind words to Kurt, and would more than likely never have pursued him had Kurt been honest and told him upfront he was already taken.

* OneSceneWonder: Contrary to Sebastian, the drama he causes is solved in the span of a single episode. He only has two minutes of screen-time and is never heard singing.
* RomanticFalseLead: Tries to seduce Kurt in a low-point of his relationship with Blaine, giving him the attention and compliment he craves for. This is enough to make them go relationship counselling, but it is clear right from the start

* TerriblePickUpLines: Sends lots of those to Kurt via texts, which Kurt denies being serious and Blaine naturally ends up discovering. Cue drama...

--> '''Kurt:''' "You're just really enthusiastic. It's refreshing. Infectious actually."

[[folder: Dottie Kazatori]]
!! Dottie Kazatori

A Japanese-American freshman who acts as Tina's personal assistant starting in season four. She is very jittery and usually messes up her tasks in some way. Portrayed by Pamela Chan.

* AsianAndNerdy: Huge glasses, big bow ties - this trope for certain.
* ButtMonkey: Tina, Kitty, and Bree have all abused or belittled her in some way. For some reason she puts up with most of it.
* FaceHeelTurn: Helps Bree and the cheerios give Tina the ''{{Literature/Carrie}}'' treatment in "Tina in the Sky with Diamonds". Though she is still working for Tina in the next episode.
* NerdGlasses: Wears them to complete the AsianAndNerdy trope.
* YouGetMeCoffee: This for Tina.

[[folder: Jordan Stern]]
!! Jordan Stern

More famously known as the Neckbrace Cheerio, after the neck brace she is always seen wearing. Appears in several background shots in season four, and in season 5 she is named and seemingly becomes one of Bree's minions. Portrayed by Chelsea.

* BunnyEarsLawyer: She is somehow on the Cheerios despite being stuck in a neck brace which would, presumably, hamper her ability to cheer.
* OnlyKnownByTheirNickname: In season four, she was only known as "The Neckbrace Cheerio". Ryan Murphy actually suggested her name was Celeste, but it was confirmed as Jordan in "Tina in the Sky with Diamonds".
* RecurringExtra: Appears in the background in most season 4 episodes. Manages to ascend in season five after being nominated for prom queen.
** AscendedExtra: Though like Brett, she hasn't ascended very far. Despite the prom queen nomination she's yet to receive a single line or any backstory.
** Apparently she was close enough to Brittany that she was a guest at Brittany and Santana's wedding.

[[folder: Bree]]
!! Bree

The new head bitch of [=McKinley=] in season five. Absolutely ruthless when it comes to destroying the glee club. Portrayed by Erinn Westbrook.