Cynthia Daniel

Cynthia Daniel
Born (1976-03-17) March 17, 1976 (age 48)
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
Other namesCynthia Hauser
Years active1989–1997; 2002; 2022–present
Spouse
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(m. 2006)​
Children3
RelativesBrittany Daniel (twin sister)

Cynthia Daniel (married name: Cynthia Hauser) (born March 17, 1976[1]) is an American photographer and former actress. She is the twin sister of actress Brittany Daniel and is best known for her role as Elizabeth Wakefield in the 1990s syndicated teen drama Sweet Valley High.

Early life

Born in Gainesville, Florida, Cynthia is five minutes younger than her twin sister, Brittany. They have an older brother, Brad.[1] Their parents are Carol and Charlton B. Daniel, Jr. (who died of cancer in 2009).[2]

At age 11, the girls began modelling and were signed to the Ford Agency, and appeared in YM and Sassy.[1] They also appeared in ads for Doublemint gum as the Doublemint Twins.[3]

Career

Both twins made their television acting debut in a 1987 episode of The New Leave It to Beaver.[1] In 1994, Daniel won the role of Elizabeth Wakefield in the television series Sweet Valley High, based on the book series by Francine Pascal (sister Brittany played Elizabeth's twin, Jessica Wakefield). During Sweet Valley High's run, the girls made their film debut in the 1995 drama The Basketball Diaries.[4]

After Sweet Valley High was canceled in 1997, Daniel retired from acting and became a photographer. She has since made only one acting appearance, in a 2002 episode of That 80s Show, which also starred twin sister Brittany.[1] In 2022, she and Brittany starred in the 2022 remake of Cheaper by the Dozen, marking her first acting role since 2002.

Personal life

Daniel and Cole Hauser began dating in the 1990s and wed in 2006. They have three children: sons Ryland and Colt and daughter Steely Rose.[5]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1989 The New Leave It to Beaver Zorigna #2 Episode: "Man's Greatest Achievements"
1994 Burke's Law Jenny Episode: "Who Killed the Legal Eagle?"
1995 The Basketball Diaries Winkie
1994–1997 Sweet Valley High Elizabeth 'Liz' Wakefield Lead role (88 episodes)
2002 That '80s Show Bianca Episode: "Sophia's Depressed"
2022 Cheaper by the Dozen Michele

Awards

Year Award Result Category Title of work
1995 Young Artist Award Won Best Performance: Young Actress in a TV Comedy Series Sweet Valley High (Shared with Brittany Daniel)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Brittany Daniel Biography". askmen.com. Archived from the original on September 12, 2008. Retrieved September 22, 2008.
  2. ^ Diane Chun (September 24, 2008). "C.B. Daniel, city leader and UF grad, dies at 69". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
  3. ^ "Seeing Double". People. 49 (18). May 11, 1998. Archived from the original on May 21, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  4. ^ "2 Good 2 Be True". Chicago Tribune. September 6, 1994. Retrieved October 17, 2010.
  5. ^ "Cole Hauser's 3 Kids: All About Ryland, Colt and Steely Rose". People. Retrieved June 12, 2024.