Danielle Fishel

Danielle Fishel

44 · Born: May 5, 1981

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMay 5, 1981 Mesa, Arizona, USA
Spouse
  • Jensen Karp

    ( Nov 4, 2018 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Tim Belusko

    ( Oct 19, 2013 to Mar 17, 2016 )
Parents
  • Rick Fishel
  • Jennifer Fishel
Relatives
  • Christopher Fishel (Sibling)

Biography

Danielle Christine Fishel, a talented individual, entered this world on May 5, 1981, in the vibrant city of Mesa, Arizona. Her journey in the world of acting began at the tender age of ten, marked by numerous television guest appearances and commercials that showcased her early potential.

Initially, she made a guest appearance on the popular show Boy Meets World in 1993, but her remarkable talent and charisma left an indelible mark, prompting her to become a regular cast member shortly thereafter. Fishel's portrayal of Topanga Lawrence, the endearing girlfriend of Cory Matthews, earned her widespread recognition and admiration.

The show's immense popularity catapulted Fishel to fame, with her face gracing the cover of Seventeen magazine. She was also voted one of Teen People's magazine hottest stars under the age of 21, a testament to her enduring appeal.

After completing her high school education in 1999, Fishel continued to hone her craft, awaiting her next exciting venture.

Fast-forward to 2014, a remarkable fourteen years after the conclusion of Boy Meets World, Fishel reprised her iconic role as Topanga, now the loving wife of Cory Matthews, in the spin-off series Girl Meets World. This marked a triumphant return to the world of television, allowing Fishel to revisit her beloved character and share her talents with a new generation of fans.

Career

{"id":88062,"title":"Boiling Pot","year":"2015","character":"Valerie Davis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/boiling-pot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3m92oocbmtpg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3m92oocbmtpg.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Boiling Pot
Boiling Pot as Valerie Davis
{"id":996,"title":"Girl Meets World","year":2014,"character":"Topanga Matthews","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/girl-meets-world","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_996.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_996.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World as Topanga Matthews
{"id":956,"title":"Gravity Falls","year":2014,"character":"Pyronica (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/gravity-falls","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ajk8jj6kkl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ajk8jj6kkl0.jpg"},"released":1}
Gravity Falls
Gravity Falls as Pyronica (voice)
{"id":47768,"title":"The Chosen One","year":"2007","character":"Donna Goldstein (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-chosen-one-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47768.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47768.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
The Chosen One
The Chosen One as Donna Goldstein (voice)
{"id":21122,"title":"Dorm Daze 2","year":"2006","character":"Marla","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dorm-daze-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/10sogqgtslf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/10sogqgtslf0.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":51533,"title":"Game Box 1.0","year":"2004","character":"Princess\/Kate","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/game-box-10","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_51533.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_51533.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Game Box 1.0
Game Box 1.0 as Princess/Kate
{"id":3414,"title":"Dorm Daze","year":"2003","character":"Marla","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dorm-daze","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3414.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3414.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Dorm Daze
Dorm Daze as Marla
{"id":85125,"title":"Longshot","year":"2001","character":"Gloria","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/longshot-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85125.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85125.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Longshot
Longshot as Gloria
{"id":51350,"title":"Rocket's Red Glare","year":"2000","character":"Sarah Miller","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rockets-red-glare-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_51350.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_51350.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Rocket's Red Glare
Rocket's Red Glare as Sarah Miller
{"id":106,"title":"Boy Meets World","year":1993,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/boy-meets-world","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1kt09l4k2lao.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1kt09l4k2lao.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":103849174,"title":"Radio Disney Music Awards","year":2014,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/radio-disney-music-awards","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103849174.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103849174.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":232698,"title":"Classmates","year":"2023","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/classmates-2023","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_232698.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_232698.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
Classmates
Classmates as Director