Danielle Fishel

About

Danielle Fishel is an American actress, director, and television personality best known for her role as Topanga Lawrence-Matthews on the hit 90s TV show, "Boy Meets World," and its spin-off series "Girl Meets World." Born on May 5, 1981 in Mesa, Arizona, she embarked on her acting career at a young age. In addition to her work in film and television, she has hosted the pop culture hit "The Dish" on the Style Network. She is also a New York Times bestselling author for her book "Normally, This Would be Cause for Concern." Recognized for her warmth and exuberant personality, Fishel continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

Associated With

Danielle Fishel is widely recognized for her role as Topanga Lawrence on the hit 90s sitcom "Boy Meets World." She has worked closely with Ben Savage, who played Cory Matthews, Topanga's love interest in the series. This association extends to the spin-off series "Girl Meets World," alongside stars like Rowan Blanchard and Sabrina Carpenter. Her directorial debut in 2018 was also on "Girl Meets World." In her personal life, Fishel dated Lance Bass from NSYNC in her early years but they parted ways. She is now married to Jensen Karp and they have a child together. Among other associations, she has worked with Tyra Banks on the reality competition show “The Tyra Banks Show", where she was a correspondent and special segment host.

Career Highlights

• 1993 - Danielle Fishel got her first major role as Topanga Lawrence-Matthews on the TV series "Boy Meets World."
• 1995 - She received Young Artist Awards for "Best Young Actress in a New Television Series" for her role in "Boy Meets World."
• 1997 - Danielle Fishel won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite TV actress.
• 1998 - She continued her successful streak with "Boy Meets World" and earned another Young Artist Award for "Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy TV Series."
• 2000 - Danielle gave her voice for the character 'Pyroar' in the video game "Resident Evil: Code Veronica X."
• 2003 - She lent her voice again in "Rugrats: All Growed Up," an Interactive video game.
• 2007 - Danielle began working as a host on "The Dish," a satirical commentary on popular culture and television shows.
• 2010 - She shifted to drama with a role on the television film "My Future Boyfriend."
• 2014 - Danielle reprised her role as Topanga Lawrence-Matthews in the sequel to "Boy Meets World," called "Girl Meets World."
• 2016 - Danielle Fishel landed a voice role in the animated television series "Guardians of El Dorado."
• 2018 - She voiced the character 'Caura' in the animated series "Star vs. the Forces of Evil."
• 2020 - Danielle directed some episodes of Disney's "Sydney to the Max" and "Just Roll With It." She then entered into the world of podcasting with her show, "Adventures in Odyssey." In this year, she also became a mother to a beautiful baby boy.

Notable Awards

• Danielle Fishel hasn't won any notable awards in her acting career. However, her role in "Boy Meets World" and "Girl Meets World" have earned her recognition and prominence in the industry.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Danielle Fishel Movie/TV Show?

Danielle Fishel is best known for her role as Topanga Lawrence-Matthews on the hit TV show "Boy Meets World". This show aired from 1993 to 2000 and was extremely popular among audiences. It followed the lives of Cory Matthews (played by Ben Savage), his friends, and his family of which Topanga eventually becomes a part through her relationship with Cory. The show was so well-loved that a sequel, "Girl Meets World", was created in 2014, in which Fishel reprised her role as Topanga, this time as the mother of the main character.

How Did Danielle Fishel Get Famous?

Danielle Fishel gained fame through her role in the beloved 1990s television series "Boy Meets World." She starred as Topanga Lawrence-Matthews, the female lead and love interest of the main character, from 1993 to 2000. Her quirky and intelligent character, along with her on-and-off relationship with Cory Matthews, played by Ben Savage, made her a household name among fans of the show. Her fame was further cemented when she reprised her role in the spin-off series, "Girl Meets World," which aired from 2014 to 2017.