Career Timeline of Danielle Fishel: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Danielle Fishel

Discover the career path of Danielle Fishel, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Danielle Fishel is an American actress and director, notable for her early career in theater and television guest appearances. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Topanga Lawrence in the popular teen sitcom Boy Meets World (1993-2000). Fishel reprised this role in the sequel series Girl Meets World (2014-2017) solidifying her presence in the entertainment industry.

1991: Discovered in Community Theater

In 1991, at the age of 10, Danielle Fishel was discovered in a community theater. She performed in two productions: The Wizard of Oz and Peter Pan.

1993: Cast in Boy Meets World

In 1993, Danielle Fishel was cast as Topanga Lawrence on the teen sitcom Boy Meets World, which aired on ABC.

2000: Boy Meets World Ended

In 2000, Boy Meets World ended after running for seven years on ABC.

2003: Co-hosted Say What? Karaoke

In 2003, Danielle Fishel co-hosted Say What? Karaoke on MTV for one season.

2006: Appeared in made-for-DVD releases

In 2006, Danielle Fishel appeared in three made-for-DVD releases: National Lampoon's Dorm Daze 2, the action film Gamebox 1.0, and The Chosen One.

February 2007: Special Correspondent for The Tyra Banks Show

Starting in early February 2007, Danielle Fishel became a special correspondent for The Tyra Banks Show.

August 2008: Hosted The Dish

From August 2008, Danielle Fishel hosted The Dish for the Style Network.

March 2011: End of Hosting The Dish

In March 2011, Danielle Fishel's time hosting The Dish for the Style Network ended.

2012: Host of Last Night on TV

In 2012, Danielle Fishel became the host of MSN TV's Last Night on TV.

October 2013: Featured in Clapping for the Wrong Reasons

In October 2013, Danielle Fishel was featured in Clapping for the Wrong Reasons, a short film to promote Childish Gambino's second studio album, Because the Internet.

June 27, 2014: Girl Meets World Premiered on Disney Channel

On June 27, 2014, Girl Meets World, starring Danielle Fishel reprising her role as Topanga Lawrence-Matthews, premiered on Disney Channel.

2014: Girl Meets World Premiered

In 2014, Danielle Fishel reprised her role as Topanga Lawrence on Girl Meets World, which aired on Disney Channel.

2015: Starred in Boiling Pot

In 2015, Danielle Fishel starred in the drama Boiling Pot, which is based on true events of racism.

January 20, 2017: Girl Meets World Ended

On January 20, 2017, Girl Meets World ended, with Topanga declining a job offer in London.

2017: Girl Meets World Ended

In 2017, Girl Meets World ended its run on the Disney Channel.

2022: Hosted Pod Meets World

Since 2022, Danielle Fishel has hosted the Boy Meets World rewatch podcast, Pod Meets World, with Rider Strong and Will Friedle.