Lea Michele Sarfati, known professionally as Lea Michele, is an American actress and singer, best known for her performance as Rachel Berry on the Fox television series Glee, orn: August 29, 1986 The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States Height: 5' 3" (1.59 m) Full name: Lea Michele Sarfati Nationality: American Parents: Edith Sarfati, Marc Sarfati