Biography
Who is Rachael Harris?
Early life and education
Rachael Elaine Harris was born in Worthington, Ohio, on January 12, 1968. She attended Thomas Worthington High School and graduated in 1986. Her first experience with the arts occurred during a first grade talent show where she performed Please Mr. Postman.
After high school, she attended Otterbein College. She acted in stage productions such as The Cherry Orchard and 'night, Mother. Although a professor initially suggested she focus on comedy instead of drama, she originally intended to pursue a career as a stage actress. She graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre.
Starting her career
Her initial acting work during her college years included playing Maria in The Sound of Music on the showboat Majestic in Cincinnati. Following graduation, Rachael moved to New York City to find work. She took jobs as a restaurant hostess while auditioning for theater productions.
She eventually secured a role in children's theater. Her film debut came in 1992 when she appeared as the Treehouse Mom in the movie Treehouse Trolls. Shortly after, she moved to Los Angeles after her agent relocated, hoping to find more opportunities in television and commercials.
Television and comedy work
Rachael Harris joined the improvisational comedy troupe The Groundlings in 2000, where she also taught classes. This experience helped her gain notice from director Christopher Guest, leading to roles in his films like Best in Show in 2000 and For Your Consideration in 2006. Her early television career included appearances on shows like Star Trek: Voyager, Sister, Sister, and a stint as a correspondent on The Daily Show.
Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, she built a diverse resume. She played Cooper in the ABC sitcom Notes from the Underbelly and appeared on Reno 911! For many years. She later became a recognizable face on the fantasy series Lucifer, where she played Dr. Linda Martin from 2016 until 2021. Other well-known television roles include Joanne Dunlevy in Surviving Jack and recurring work as Sheila Sazs on the legal drama Suits.
Film highlights
In the film industry, Rachael Harris is well known for playing Susan Heffley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series between 2010 and 2012. She also had a role in the 2009 comedy The Hangover as the character Melissa. Her supporting film credits are extensive and include titles such as Bad Words, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, Old Dads, and Mother of the Bride.
She has worked on various commercial campaigns throughout her career. Some of her most prominent advertising work includes roles in commercials for GEICO, Avis, and as the voice of the turtle Karolyn Slowsky for Comcast.
Personal life
Rachael Harris was married to actor Adam Paul from 2003 until 2008. She later married violinist Christian Hebel on April 30, 2015. The couple had two sons together, born in 2016 and 2018. Rachael filed for divorce from Hebel in 2019.
Birthday and age
Rachael Harris was born on January 12, 1968, which makes Rachael 58 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Rachael shares the date with 40 other famous people.
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