Anneliese van der Pol

Who Is Anneliese van der Pol?

Anneliese van der Pol is a Dutch actress who works in the United States. She is best known for playing Chelsea Daniels on a Disney Channel show. She has also sung songs for Disney projects. Fans love her friendly smile and warm voice. She brings joy to many viewers. Her name is sometimes written as Anneliese Pol. She has a bright and lively personality. She enjoys meeting fans and sharing kind words. She is a respected performer in the entertainment world. Her work has made her a familiar face on TV and music.

She started her career on a popular teen channel. She grew up watching Disney shows and wanted to be part of them. She studied acting and singing to follow her dream. She has worked hard to improve her craft. She often talks about the fun she has on set. She loves to make people laugh. She also likes to share her love of music. Her fans appreciate her genuine and kind nature. She continues to act and sing with great enthusiasm. She remains a beloved star for many families.

Early Life and Background

Anneliese van der Pol was born on September 23 1984.

Career and Claim to Fame

She became famous for her role as Chelsea Daniels on the Disney Channel series Thats So Raven. She played the same character on the spin off series Ravens Home. Her performance made many people smile. She also recorded several songs for Disney. One of her songs is called Over It and it was on the Stuck in the Suburbs soundtrack. She enjoys both acting and singing. She works hard on every project. She brings energy and charm to each role. Her fans notice her talent and dedication.

The official website can be found by searching for en.wikipedia.org slash wiki slash AnneliesevanderPol. The site has more details about her work. It shows her filmography and music credits. It also shares news about her latest projects. Visitors can learn more about her career there.

Birthday, Age and Zodiac

Anneliese van der Pol celebrates her birthday on September 23 each year. She was born in the year 1984. Her birthday is a special day for fans. Many people send her warm wishes. She enjoys the love and attention on that day.

She is currently forty two years old. She has lived many wonderful years. She continues to create new memories. Her zodiac sign is Libra. Libra people are known for being friendly balanced and fair. They like harmony and peace. They often have a strong sense of justice. They enjoy beautiful things and good company. Anneliese shows many of these traits in her life and work.

Fun Facts and Legacy

Anneliese van der Pol is a Dutch actress born on September 23 1984. She is forty two years old and a Libra. She is known for playing Chelsea Daniels on Thats So Raven and Ravens Home. She recorded the song Over It for a Disney soundtrack. Her official page can be found on en.wikipedia.org slash wiki slash AnneliesevanderPol. Fans remember her for her kind heart and bright smile. She leaves a happy mark on TV and music. Her legacy is a mix of acting talent and musical charm. She continues to be a warm and friendly presence for all who watch her.

Anneliese van der Pol - Quick Facts

Profile Overview of Anneliese van der Pol

Anneliese Louise van der Pol (born September 23, 1984) is a Dutch actress and singer based in the United States. She is best known for her portrayal of Chelsea Daniels on the Disney Channel series That's So Raven (2003–2007) and its spin-off Raven's Home (2017–2022). In association with Disney Channel, van der Pol has recorded several songs, including "Over It", which was featured on the Stuck in the Suburbs soundtrack.

This profile of Anneliese van der Pol covers Early Life and Family Background, 2000s, 2010s and Personal Life.

Beyond her involvement with Disney Channel, van der Pol has had an extensive theater career, most notably appearing as Belle in the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast.

Early Life and Family Background of Anneliese van der Pol

Van der Pol was born in Naaldwijk, South Holland, to Willem van der Pol, who is Dutch and the director of the Physical Plant at the California State University in Fullerton, California, and Dyan Ross, an American from Brooklyn, New York. Van der Pol's mother named her after Anne Frank after visiting the house where Frank hid (Van der Pol's mother is Jewish). Anneliese has two older sisters, Rachel and Sarah. Van der Pol's family moved to the United States when she was three years old, and she retains dual American and Dutch citizenship.

Van der Pol attended school in Bellflower, California, where she began acting in third grade at Washington Elementary School. She attended Bellflower Middle School and High School, then transferred to the acclaimed Orange County High School of the Arts in Santa Ana, California, where she graduated in 2002.

In 1999, Van der Pol played Sandy Dumbrowsky in the Huntington Beach Playhouse revival of Grease, which earned her a Bobbi Award for "Best Actress in a Musical". She played Eva Perón in the Buena Park Civic Theatre production of Evita in 1999 and received positive reviews from the Los Angeles Times. At the age of fifteen, she is also the youngest actress in theatrical history to play the role in a professional production. Van der Pol later starred as "Laurey" in an Austin, Texas, musical theatre production of Oklahoma! From 2000 to 2001. Her performance earned her both an Austin Critics Table Award nomination for "Best Actress in a Musical" and a B. Iden Payne Nomination for "Best Featured Actress in a Musical".

2000s of Anneliese van der Pol

From 2003 to 2007, van der Pol played Chelsea Daniels in the Disney Channel series That's So Raven. In 2006, she appeared on the first installment of the Disney Channel Games and had a guest starring role on Kim Possible in the episode "And the Mole-Rat Will Be CGI".

In 2004, van der Pol recorded the song "Over It" for the Disney Channel Original Movie Stuck in the Suburbs which became the soundtrack's lead single. Her second solo recording, called "A Day in the Sun", a cover originally sung by Hilary Duff, appeared on the album That's So Raven Too!. Van der Pol has been associated with several other Disney music projects, including the Elton John song "Circle of Life" for a special edition of The Lion King DVD, "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" for the Cinderella: Special Edition DVD, and "Candle on the Water" from Pete's Dragon on DisneyMania 4.

Anneliese also had a supporting role in Bratz: The Movie as Avery, a mean popular girl and best friend to the main antagonist.

In February 2007, it was announced that Van der Pol would be making her Broadway debut as Belle, in Beauty and the Beast. Van der Pol was the musical's 17th (and final) Belle. She played the role from April 3, 2007, to July 29, 2007, as the show reached its 5,464th (and final) performance. During her run as Belle, Van der Pol also performed at Bryant Park's Broadway in Bryant Park on July 12, 2007, along Beauty and the Beast co-stars Chris Hoch and Jeanne Lehmann, performing songs from the show. Prior to Beauty's final show, van der Pol appeared on Live with Regis and Kelly for a small interview discussing her Broadway debut and experiences with the show. She also discussed the origins of her name, and performed Beauty's "A Change in Me".

In May 2008, it was revealed that Van der Pol would play the role of Kathy in the new musical, Vanities, A New Musical. She originated the role of Kathy during the musical's Broadway previews in Pasadena, California from August 22, 2008, to September 28, 2008. Originally, the musical was scheduled to begin performances on Broadway February 2, 2009, at the Lyceum Theatre with an official opening on February 26, 2009, but the show's Broadway run was postponed due to the economic turmoil in the US and to focus on the future of the musical. The show then made its New York City debut Off-Broadway at the Second Stage Theatre on July 2, 2009, in previews, and officially opened on July 16, 2009. Performances continued through August 9, 2009. On August 21, 2009, she started recording the Original Cast Album for the musical alongside Lauren Kennedy and Sarah Stiles. The album was later released with Sh-k-Boom Records on December 15, 2009.

As of July 2009, she stated she had received her fourth call-back for the role of Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. Van der Pol appeared in a twelve part miniseries revival of Shalom Sesame (the Israeli version of Sesame Street). The series premiered during the Hanukkah holiday in December 2010.

In September 2009, Van der Pol starred as Esther Smith in the Theatre Under The Stars production of Meet Me in St. Louis that had a limited run from September 29 to October 11, 2009. In December 2009, Van der Pol made a guest appearance on The Battery's Down, as Rhonda Busby Smith. The episode premiered on December 1, 2009, on YouTube, where the web-series ran for two seasons.

2010s

Van der Pol starred in Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer's spoof film, Vampires Suck, based on the Twilight series. Van der Pol plays the role of Jennifer, Becca's new best friend. The film's trailer exclusively premiered on Break.com on July 7, 2010, featuring Anneliese's character introducing the cast of Jersey Shore. To promote the film, Van der Pol made appearances during New York Comic Con weekend for meet-and-greets with fans and to join a live discussion panel for Vampires Suck, along with co-star Matt Lanter. She also participated in a fashion pictorial tribute to teen films for Zooey Magazine. The pictorial was shot by David Nguyen and paid tribute to Pretty Woman, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Princess Diaries, and Legally Blonde.

Source: adapted from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anneliese_van_der_Pol), text available under CC BY-SA 4.0.