Danielle Fishel

Actress from Boy Meets World

Danielle Fishel - Actress from Boy Meets World
Born

May 5th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An actress gained recognition for playing Topanga Lawrence on the television series 'Boy Meets World'. The show aired for seven seasons from 1993 to 2000 and became a staple of 90s pop culture. Later reprised the role in the sequel series 'Girl Meets World', which followed the next generation of characters. Also appeared in various other television roles and voice acting in animated series. In addition to acting, worked as a director and producer in television.

Played Topanga Lawrence on 'Boy Meets World'

Reprised the role in 'Girl Meets World'

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