Years active: 1996 - present (started around 18 years old; 28 years in the business)
Tattoos: None
Piercings: None
About Danneel Harris
Danneel Harris (born Elta Danneel Graul; March 18, 1979) is an American actress, model, and gymnast. She is best known for her roles as Shannon McBain on One Life to Live (2003-04) and as Rachel Gatina on One Tree Hill (2005–2009).
Harris was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, and was raised in the small town of Eunice in St. Landry Parish. She was named after her great-grandmother. Her first name is Elta, but she goes by her middle name, Danneel, professionally. 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.
After dating for three years, Harris became engaged to actor Jensen Ackles (mostly known for his role as Dean Winchester in the TV series Supernatural). The two starred together in Ten Inch Hero. They married in Dallas, Texas on May 15, 2010.
