Career Timeline of Danielle Fishel: Major Achievements and Milestones

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

Danielle Fishel is an American actress and director best known for her role as Topanga Lawrence in the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World (1993-2000) and its sequel, Girl Meets World (2014-2017). She began her career in community theater and had guest roles on television before landing her breakthrough role. Fishel received a YoungStar Award in 1998 for her performance as Topanga.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1991: Discovery in Community Theater

In 1991, at age 10, Danielle Fishel was discovered in a community theater, leading to commercials, voiceovers, and roles in Full House and Harry and the Hendersons.

1992: Guest Role on Full House

In 1992, Danielle Fishel made her screen debut with guest roles on shows such as Full House.

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1993: Roles on Harry and the Hendersons and Boy Meets World

In 1993, Danielle Fishel appeared on Harry and the Hendersons and secured her breakthrough role as Topanga Lawrence on Boy Meets World.

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1993: Cast in Boy Meets World

In 1993, at the age of 12, Danielle Fishel began her role as Topanga Lawrence-Matthews on the ABC series Boy Meets World.

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2000: End of Boy Meets World

In 2000, Boy Meets World ended after seven years. This marked the end of Danielle Fishel's initial run as Topanga Lawrence.

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2000: First Feature Film Role in Longshot

In 2000, after Boy Meets World, Danielle Fishel appeared in the comedy film Longshot, marking her first feature film role.

2000: Boy Meets World Series Finale

In 2000, the show Boy Meets World ended after seven years, concluding Danielle Fishel's initial run as Topanga.

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2003: Appearance in National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze

In 2003, Danielle Fishel acted in National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze.

2003: Co-hosting Say What? Karaoke and Acting in Dorm Daze

In 2003, Danielle Fishel co-hosted Say What? Karaoke on MTV and appeared in National Lampoon's Dorm Daze.

2006: National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze Sequel

In 2006, Danielle Fishel appeared in the sequel to National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze.

2006: Appearances in Made-for-DVD Releases

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

2006: The Tyra Banks Show appearance and Nutrisystem Spokeswoman

In 2006, Danielle Fishel appeared on The Tyra Banks Show to discuss her weight loss and became a spokeswoman for Nutrisystem.

February 2007: Special Correspondent for The Tyra Banks Show

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

2007: The Chosen One Film

In 2007, Danielle Fishel acted in the animated film The Chosen One.

August 2008: Hosting The Dish

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

2008: Host of The Dish

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

March 2011: End of hosting The Dish

In March 2011, Danielle Fishel's role as the host of The Dish on the Style Network concluded.

2011: End of Hosting The Dish

In March 2011, Danielle Fishel's role as the host of The Dish for the Style Network concluded.

2012: Hosting 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 album, Because the Internet.

June 27, 2014: Girl Meets World Series Premiere

On June 27, 2014, the Boy Meets World spin-off series, Girl Meets World, premiered on Disney Channel, featuring Danielle Fishel reprising her role as Topanga Lawrence-Matthews.

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2014: Girl Meets World Premiere

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

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2015: Role in Boiling Pot

In 2015, Danielle Fishel acted in the drama Boiling Pot.

2015: Starring in Boiling Pot Release

In 2015, Danielle Fishel starred in the drama Boiling Pot, based on true events of racism on college campuses during the 2008 United States presidential election.