Danielle Panabaker


Full Name:
Danielle Panabaker

Birthday:
September 19, 1987

Birthplace:
Georgia

Height:
5'6"

Any Brothers or Sisters?
Sister Kay is 2 &1/2 years younger

Any Pets?
Yorkshire Terriers named Peanut and Butter

Favorite Book:
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

Favorite Color:
Dark Green

Favorite Food:
Anything with chocolate - especially my Mom's baked goods!

Favorite Television Shows:
Entourage, Summerland, Wonder Years, Everwood and My So-Called Life

Favorite Movies:
The Notebook, Moulin Rouge, Stepmom, Saved!, Mean Girls, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Beauty and the Beast, & Notting Hill

Favorite Actors:
Paul Newman, Ed Harris, Bill Fitchner, Patrick Fugit, Hugh Grant and Ryan Gosling

Favorite Actresses:
Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, Rachel McAdams, Susan Sarandon, Natalie Portman, Jena Malone and Diane Lane

Favorite Band:
Lots!

Favorite Music:
All types - but my favorites are usually singer/songwriter types with mellow music

Favorite Sports:
I really enjoyed dancing for a few years, however I'm not a big sports fan - maybe that's because there aren't many boys in my house!

Future Car:
A Mini Cooper, once my driving skills are better and I'd feel safe in a small car like that :-)

Favorite School Subject(s):
I have always loved English - both the reading and writing aspects
Least favorite School Subject(s):
Calculus

Hobbies:
Dance, reading, shopping and hanging out with my friends and family

Biggest Like:
Candy and Sweets!

Biggest Dislike:
Insincere people

If you had one wish, what would it be?
The wisdom to make good choices that would benefit everyone

What is your most prized possession?
My dogs, Peanut & Butter

What do you want to do when you get older (if you couldn't be an actor?)
Perhaps a Lawyer, but I haven't really decided!

Do you have a nickname? If yes, what is it?
My nickname is Grace because I used to be quite klutzy!

What was your first acting job?
A commercial for Stone Mountain Park, Georgia

How did you get started in the business?
My sister and I started performing with a local community theater, which usually did plays geared toward children like Pinocchio and Winnie the Pooh.

Of all projects you've worked on to date, what was your favorite? Why?
I loved being a part of Empire Falls, because I worked with an amazing group of talented people - both cast and crew, and Maine was beautiful and I enjoyed getting to know the local people. Working on Sky High was also a blast because I adored everyone who was a part of that project, and we always had a lot of fun on set.

Most influential person on your acting career? Why?
My mother, because she makes it possible for me to pursue my dreams.

Favorite person you have ever worked with?
Amy Lippman, Chris Keyser, Ed Harris, Fred Schepisi, Mike Mitchell, Andrew Gunn, and Ann Marie Sanderlin and James Woods

What type of work do you like the most (commercials, stage, television, movies?)
I enjoy doing guest starring roles on television because I get the opportunity to work with a wide variety of people, however, movies are a great opportunity for me to tell a story and fully develop a character.