• Television: One Tree Hill Creator Mark Schwahn Talks to EM About the ...

  Eclipse Magazine - Found Aug. 11, 2009 Danneel Harris joined the cast of One Tree Hill in the hit show?s 3rd season when series creator Mark Schwahn added the character of sexy, vixeny

• One Tree Hill: Is Another Baby on the Way?

  TV Guide Online - Found Oct. 18, 2009 TVGuide.com: What did you think when you found out Rachel (Danneel Harris) would be back as Dan's wife? More "Naley" Babies on Tree Hill? Star Says It's Not "Out of the ... - Seattle Post Intelligencer More "Naley" Babies on Tree Hill? Star Says It's Not "Out of the ... - TV Guide Online Explore All

• THE CW'S NOVEMBER SWEEP HIGHLIGHTS: VAMPIRES, WITCHES, LADY GAGA, ...

  Futon Critic - Found Oct. 22, 2009 Robert Buckley) come to terms with a tragic loss, and the past catches up with Dan (Paul Johannson) and Rachel (guest star Danneel Harris).

• TV Recap: Change is Not Always Welcome A Commentary on Supernatural ...

  Eclipse Magazine - Found Oct. 24, 2009 Last week I mentioned that a statement was put out by a reliable source, One Tree Hill actress Danneel Harris, that neither Jensen Ackles nor Jared

• Bitch-Back! Bromances Gone Bad

  EOnline.com - Found Oct. 14, 2009 Tell me, is Danneel Harris and Jensen Ackles' relationship comparable to Sophia and Austin's?

• Bitch-Back! Kanye Supporters Speak!

  EOnline.com - Found Sep. 15, 2009 So naturally I'm aware he's been with actress Danneel Harris from One Tree Hill for more than three years, now.

• Local businessman creates an app for actors to reach fans

  Boston Globe - Found Oct. 2, 2009 The list has grown to include Burke, Lucas Till of Hannah Montana: The Movie, One Tree Hill actress Danneel Harris, and Neal McDonough, a locally...

• The Back Up Plan

  MaleFirst Mens Magazine - Found Sep. 18, 2009 Lopez, Alex O'Loughlin, Eric Christian Olsen, Michaela Watkins, Noureen DeWulf, Melissa McCarthy, Danneel Harris is released 19th February.

• TV Recap: Not a Lot of Loving It Going On HereCommentary on ...

  Eclipse Magazine - Found Oct. 13, 2009 ... of twitter, the last little fandom round up item concerns a statement issued by One Tree Hill actress Danneel Harris on her Twitter account at...

• Bitch-Back! Is Rob the Sexiest Man Alive?

  EOnline.com - Found Sep. 5, 2009 Dear Ted: Aside from being beautiful actresses on One Tree Hill, what do Sophia Bush and Danneel Harris have in common?

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Danneel Harris
Danneel Harris, December 2007
Born	Elta Danneel Graul March 18, 1979 (1979-03-18) (age 30) Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Occupation	Actress,
Years active	2003–present

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.

Biography

Early life

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.

Modeling and Television Career

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 got a recurring role on the hit TV show One Tree Hill, playing 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. Harris revealed to The CW Upfront that she has been contacted about returning to One Tree Hill in season seven. Harris appeared on the cover of the November 2006 edition of Maxim with One Tree Hill costars Hilarie Burton and Sophia Bush. Reports have been confirmed with Harris returning for the series upcoming seventh season as Rachel Gatina in a seven episode arc beginning from the second episode of the seventh season.

Harris appeared in the episode Shelter Island as Nora Zinman in CBS's How I Met Your Mother. The episode premiered on October 20, 2008 and Harris replaced Sara Paxton who dropped out.

Film career

Danneel has appeared in independent short films such as The Plight of Clownana and Rule Number One. She has also had small roles in films such as Straight to DVD films Extreme Movie and Still Waiting.

In 2007 alongside One Tree Hill star Elizabeth Harnois in Ten Inch Hero which followed the relationships of a group of staff working at a sandwich shop.

She made her theatrical debut as Vanessa Fleming in the sequel to 2004's Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle 2008's Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay as Vanessa Flemming. The film was released to mixed to positive reviews and had moderate success at the box office earning $43,493,123 worldwide.

Throughout 2010 she will be appearing in films such as Mardi Gras, The Back-Up Plan and The Roommate. She is rumored to return in to the sequel of Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay as Vanessa Fanning in A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas set for release November 5, 2010.

Annual Maxim Hot 100 Countdown List

• 2007: Maxim Hot 100: #62
• 2008: Maxim Hot 100: #45
• 2009: Maxim Hot 100: #28

Filmography

Film

Television

External links

• Danneel Harris at the Internet Movie Database
• Danneel Harris at TV.com