Danneel Harris (born Elta Danneel Graul on March 18, 1979) is an American Actress, Model and Gymnast best known for her roles as Rachel Gatina on The CW's One Tree Hill and her film portrayals in Fired Up and Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.
Harris was born Elta Danneel Graul in Lafayette, Louisiana, and was reared in the small town of Eunice in St. Landry Parish. She was named after her great-grandmother. Her first name is Elta but she...
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Danneel Harris (born Elta Danneel Graul on March 18, 1979) is an American Actress, Model and Gymnast best known for her roles as Rachel Gatina on The CW's One Tree Hill and her film portrayals in Fired Up and Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.
Harris was born Elta Danneel Graul in Lafayette, Louisiana, and was reared in the small town of Eunice in St. Landry Parish. She was named after her great-grandmother. Her first name is Elta 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,...
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