Rachel Osterbach is an American reality TV personality and an insurance worker professionally.
Born with Down Syndrome, she is best known for her appearance in the A&E’s reality show, Born This Way, where she proved to the million viewers that the disabled could do well as normal persons.
The show was a big hit, and her cast along with six others was so much loved that the show won two Emmy Awards for Best Reality Casting and Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program.
Rachel Osterbach’s Wiki: Age, Parents & Brother
Rachel Osterbach was born on 14th December 1982 in the United States.
She was born to Gary Osterbach and Laurie Osterbach and shares her family with his brother named Jonathan Osterbach.
Rachel Osterbach with her parents, brother and her brother's husband (first from left) on 14 May 2018 (Photo: Rachel Osterbach's Instagram)
Her brother, Jonathan, is a graduate from the San Francisco University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science. Later, he graduated with a J.D. degree from Southwestern Law School.
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Jonathan is an experienced legal recruiter and has been currently working as the Director of Legal Recruiting at Agility Acquisitions since January 2019.
He is openly gay and is married to Lee Hollin in 2016.
Height
In a photo with Michael Chiklis and others, while attending Bowling for Buddies at PINZ Bowling & Entertainment Center on 10th December 2017, Rachel Osterbach can be seen standing up to the shoulder of Michael.
Since Michael stands at the height of 5 feet and 5 inches (1.65 meters), she must be a few inches shorter than him.
Career & Appearance In TV Show
Rachel Osterbach has been working in a clerical position in the insurance industry for thirteen years.
Apart from this, she is actively involved in social work and awareness programs.
She was appointed by California Governor Jerry Brown to serve on the State Council on Developmental Disabilities as an advocate for disabled individuals who are eligible for state services. She was also appointed for the second term in 2016 and third in 2018.
Additionally, she has been serving as a global messenger for Special Olympics Southern California visiting different places and giving speeches to the groups of people to raise funds and awareness.
Keeping several responsibilities, Rachel was energetic enough to participate in the Bunim/Murray Productions’ reality TV show called Born This Way, which was released on 8th December 2015 and lasted until December 2019. The show featured seven adults with Down Syndrome who struggle hard to achieve goals and overcome their obstacles.
Being one of the cast members of the show, Rachel can be seen doing her best to find love and getting repeatedly rejected, along with doing her job in the insurance company.
Interesting Facts
Rachel is a family loving person and can be found in sharing several pictures of her family members through her social media.
She has frequently praised her parents for supporting and motivating her.
She lives with her family in Orange County, California.
When she was diagnosed pre-diabetic on the Born This Way show, she started focusing on getting into shape.
