Danielle Christine Fishel was born on May 5, 1981 in Mesa, Arizona. She began acting professionally at the age of ten where she made many TV guest appearances and commercials. She was originally a guest star for the show Boy Meets World, but Danielle added a spark the show needed and they added her as a regular cast member shortly after. She plays Topanga Lawrence on the show, the girlfriend of Cory Matthews. The show has brought Danielle much attention even landing her face on the cover of Seventeen Magazine. She was voted as one of Teen People's magazine hottest stars under the age of 21. She graduated from high school (class of 99').
Owns 130 pairs of shoes. Was chosen as one of Teen People Magazine 21 of the hottest stars under 21 Has blonde hair and blue-green eyes. Younger brother named Christopher. Dad, Rick, is a medical equipment sales executive. Mom, Jennifer, manages Danielle's career. She used to date Lance Bass from *N Sync, but the constant time apart led to their break up. They are reportedly still friends. Dated actor Devon Sawa. [2000] Attended high school (Calabasas HS) prom with Lance Bass. Since becoming a Boy Meets World regular, she's had her own website, magazine column, calander, poster, and in-line skating video ("Grinders in Line", which she made with BMW co-star Rider Strong). Wears a size 7 shoe. Born on the same day as British R&B singer Craig David. Lost 27 pounds on the Nutrisystem diet. After she revealed this on television, Nutrisystem contracted her to be a spokesperson for their company. Serves as a special contributor to The Tyra Banks Show. Arrested December 20, 2007 in Newport Beach, California on a drunken driving warrant and released from jail shortly after her arrest.