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Anneliese van der Pol — Dutch-American actress and singer

Biography and career overview of Anneliese van der Pol, best known for Chelsea on That's So Raven; covers television, film, stage and music highlights.

Anneliese van der Pol (born September 23, 1984) is a Dutch national-born - American performer known for work as an actress and singer. She rose to wide recognition for portraying Chelsea Daniels on the Disney Channel sitcom Disney Channel That's So Raven, a role that introduced her to a large teen and family audience and led to recording opportunities with the Walt Disney Company.

Early in her career van der Pol combined acting and vocal training, moving between screen and stage work. Like many actors who began in television, she used the exposure from a long-running series to expand into film and musical theatre. Her on-screen credits include both comedy and voice work, and she has appeared in feature films, television guest spots and independent projects.

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Television and film

Van der Pol's best-known television role was Chelsea, the quirky and loyal friend on the sitcom that aired in the early 2000s. Beyond that series she took roles that ranged from comedic film appearances to episodic television. In 2010 she joined the cast of the parody film Vampires Suck, demonstrating a willingness to move between family-friendly projects and adult-targeted comedy. Her television work also included guest appearances and occasional voice roles.

Stage and music

Alongside screen work, van der Pol has built a presence in musical theatre. She made her Broadway start in 2007 and has performed in Broadway and regional productions, bringing her television visibility to live audiences. Musically she recorded songs associated with her television projects and released other performances, often blending pop and musical theatre styles.

Selected credits and activities

Over the years van der Pol has balanced family-audience projects with stage commitments and occasional film roles. Her career illustrates a common path for performers who begin in children's or teen television and expand into theatre and adult projects. For more detailed credits, cast lists and recordings, consult dedicated entertainment databases and official sources listed by networks and production companies.

Note: This summary uses general, well-established information about van der Pol's public career. For current activities and an exhaustive list of credits, see industry references and official pages.

Related links: Background, Biography overview, Acting credits, Music and recordings, Network profile, Series page, Label credits, Theatre listings, Film appearance.

Questions and answers

Q: What is Anneliese van der Pol's nationality?

A: Anneliese van der Pol is a Dutch-American actress and singer.

Q: When was she born?

A: She was born on September 23, 1984.

Q: What is her most famous role?

A: Her most famous role is Chelsea Daniels in the Disney Channel show, That's So Raven.

Q: Did she record any songs for The Walt Disney Company?

A: Yes, she recorded several songs for The Walt Disney Company.

Q: When did she make her Broadway debut?

A: She made her Broadway debut in 2007.

Q: In which movie was she cast in 2010?

A: In 2010, she was cast in Vampires Suck.

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  • tv.com : "TV.com Biography"
  • movieweb.com : EXCLUSIVE: Anneliese Van Der Pol Explains Why Vampires Suck!
  • youngartistawards.org : "26th Annual Young Artist Awards"