Heather Elizabeth Morris, born February 1, 1987, is an American actress, dancer, singer and model. She is best known for her role as Brittany Pierce on the FOX musical comedy series, Glee. Morris was born in Thousand Oaks, California, and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. She began dancing when she was one. She competed at a young age in a variety of styles including jazz, tap, and contemporary. Her father died of cancer when she was 14 years old. "It's something that is hard for me, because...