Lea Michele Sarfati (/sɑrˈfɑːti/; born August 29, 1986), known professionally as Lea Michele (/ˈliːə mɨˈʃɛl/), is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and author, best known for her performance as Rachel Berry on the Fox television series Glee (2009–15). Michele's portrayal of Rachel received critical praise, earning her two Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Actress i ... Show More