Biography for
Danneel Ackles More at IMDbPro »

Date of Birth

18 March 1979, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

Birth Name

Elta Danneel Graul

Height

5' 7" (1.70 m)

Spouse

Jensen Ackles

(15 May 2010 - present) 1 child

Trivia

She was named after her great-grandmother.

She's a skilled gymnast, and her musical talents include playing the piano and singing.

Ranked #62 in Maxim's "Hot 100" list for 2007.

Worked as a model for such companies as Big Sexy Hair and Juicy Jeans before she landed her first acting role.

She is nicknamed Elmo by the cast and crew of "One Tree Hill" (2003).

Very good friends with her "One Tree Hill" (2003) co-stars Sophia Bush and Bevin Prince.

Was in Ten Inch Hero (2007) with her "One Tree Hill" (2003) co-star Elisabeth Harnois and her now-husband Jensen Ackles.

Ranked #45 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.

Has a dog together with her boyfriend Jensen Ackles. It's a so-called cockapoo named Icarus.

Daughter-in-law of Alan Ackles.

"One Tree Hill" (2003) costars Hilarie Burton and Bevin Prince were bridesmaids and costar Elisabeth Harnois was the maid of honor at her wedding.

Married her boyfriend of 4 years Jensen Ackles following a 6-month-long engagement. [May 15, 2010]

Gave birth to her 1st child at age 34, a daughter Justice Jay Ackles on May 30, 2013. Child's father is her husband, Jensen Ackles.

Personal Quotes

(on how it feels to be part of the young Hollywood scene): Honestly, it feels like a nine-to-five job.

Where Are They Now

(November 2004) Released from contract with ABC's "One Life to Live" (1968). Her last air-date is set for December 2nd.

(November 2005) Starring in "One Tree Hill" (2003) as recurring character "Rachel Gatina".

(April 2006) Just wrapped season 3 of "One Tree Hill" (2003) and has signed on to be a series regular if the show gets picked up for 4th season.

(March 2007) Filming Season 4 of "One Tree Hill" (2003).

(July 2008) Filming Mardi Gras: Spring Break (2011) in New Orleans.