Harris was born Elta Danneel Graul in Lafayette, LA and was raised in the small town of Eunice. Harris was named after her great-grandmother. Her first name, Elta, is a French name, but she always goes by her middle name. The name "Danneel" was inspired by Danneel Street in New Orleans: "Danneel is a street in New Orleans. It's a school, a park and a street. I think my mother must have driven by Read more...

Before she landed her first acting role, Harris worked as a model with such companies as Big Sexy Hair and Juicy Jeans. She first appeared in a television commercial. The independent film The Plight of Clownana marks her first major acting role. Her other credits include the WB's What I Like About You, guest appearance on Mad TV and a supporting role in the yet-to-be released indie Rule Number One Read more...

Danneel Harris (born March 18, 1979) is an American actress, best known for her role on the TV show One Tree Hill and Kumar's ex-girlfriend in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.