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Danielle Fishel is an American actress of Maltese descent. She is best known for her role as Topanga Lawrence in the sitcom Boy Meets World.
Danielle Christine Fishel was born on May 5, 1981 in Mesa, Arizona. Her father, Rick Fishel is a medical equipment executive and her mother, Jennifer is a Maltese-American. When she was just in her elementary school, Danielle got a chance to work in several small-time commercials and she seized the opportunity. Her adorable face and smile got her much more work and she was soon seen in many television commercials. The most notable amongst these commercials was her commercials as Barbie girl for Mattel's Barbie doll.
An acting career on television was not far behind. Danielle appeared in a guest role as Jennifer, one of Stephanie's many friends in two episodes of the popular sitcom Full House. She also appeared in a guest role on Harry and the Hendersons.
In 1993, Danielle got her big break when she was cast as Topanga Lawrence in the ABC television series Boy Meets World. Her character was originally meant to appear occasionally on the show. However, after a few appearances, the creators of the show gave her a regular spot on the sitcom. She went on to portray the character for seven years.
In 2000, Danielle graduated from high school and Boy Meets World also ended its successful run. Her character in the show, Topanga eventually marries Cory Matthews (played by Ben Savage).
It was not long before Danielle landed more work, this time in films. That very year, she went on to act in the made-for-television film Rocket's Red Glare and Longshot.
Danielle next appeared as Stacy in two episodes of the television series Nikki (2001-2002) and as a camp counselor in an episode in The Nightmare Room (2002).
In 2003, Danielle played the role of the wild Marla in the film National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze. That year, she also went on to host the MTV show Say What? Karaoke in 2003. She also appeared as Katie in one episode of Yes, Dear.
In 2004, Danielle played a dual role in the action film Gamebox 1.0. She played the roles of Kate and Princess.
In 2006, Danille reprised her role as Marla in National Lampoon's Dorm Daze 2: College At Sea. She has also lent her vocals to the lead female character in the animated film The Chosen One.
On the personal front, Danielle has dated her Boy Meets World co-star Ben Savage. She also dated N'Sync member Lance Bass and attended her prom with him. Apparently, Lance is gay and in 2006 when she appeared as a guest on The Tyra Banks Show, she said that she had no idea that he was gay when they were dating.
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