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Danneel Harris Profile |
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Birth Date: March 18, 1979
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Birth Place: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
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Birth Name: Elta Danneel Graul
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Height: 5'7"
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Biography |
Danneel Harris is an American actress, best known for
her role on the TV show One Tree Hill and Kumar's
ex-girlfriend in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.
Harris was born Elta Danneel Graul in Lafayette, LA and was
raised in the small town of Eunice. Harris was named after
her great-grandmother. Her first name, Elta, is a French
name, but she always goes by her middle name. The name
"Danneel" was inspired by Danneel Street in New Orleans. Her
cousin is actress Mary Lou. She moved to Los Angeles and
continued her acting training with John Homa, Calmeson and
Calmeson, and Craig Wargo.
Before she landed her first acting role, Harris worked as a
model with such companies as Big Sexy Hair and Juicy Jeans.
She first appeared in a television commercial. The
independent film The Plight of Clownana marks her first
major acting role. Her other credits include the WB's What I
Like About You, guest appearance on Mad TV and a supporting
role in the yet-to-be released indie Rule Number One
starring Ed Harris.
Harris is skilled in gymnastics and her musical talents
include playing the piano and singing. She relocated to New
York in 2004 for her role on One Life to Live. In 2005,
Harris scored a recurring role on the hit TV show One Tree
Hill, playing the fiery redhead Rachel Gatina, a thorn in
many of the character's sides. She went on to become an
integral part of the show, featuring in the main credits of
the fourth season. However in season five she was only in
two episodes due to its format change. She is expected to
appear again in season six. Harris appeared on the cover of
the November 2006 edition of Maxim with One Tree Hill
costars Hilarie Burton and Sophia Bush. As of 2008, Harris
replaced Sara Paxton as Nora, the sister of Sarah Chalke's
character, Stella, in the CBS's How I Met Your Mother. |
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She was named after her great-grandmother.
She's a skilled gymnast, and her musical talents include
playing the piano and singing.
Her cousin is actress Mary Lou.
Ranked #62 in Maxim's "Hot 100" list for 2007.
Was in a relationship with actor Riley Smith for 4 years
before they broke up.
Worked as a model for such companies as Big Sexy Hair and
Juicy Jeans before she landed her first acting role.
She has a small dog named Kismet.
She is nicknamed Elmo by the cast and crew of One Tree Hill.
Very good friends with her "One Tree Hill" co-stars Sophia
Bush and Bevin Prince.
Was in "Ten Inch Hero" with her "One Tree Hill" costar
Elisabeth Harnois.
Ranked #45 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list. |
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since December 13, 2008