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My Take
Rachael Harris is the kind of scene-stealing character actor I treasure. An Ohio native trained at Otterbein University, she brings a razor-sharp comedic instinct that elevates everything she's in, whether playing the exasperated mom in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid films or sharpening the edges of an ensemble comedy. Her nominations for an Independent Spirit Award and a Saturn Award prove she's far more than a punchline machine, blending genuine dramatic chops with timing. I've always believed the actors who quietly hold a project together deserve more credit than the headliners, and Harris is a perfect example of that underappreciated craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rachael Harris
- Name (Japanese)
- レイチェル・ハリス
- Reading
- れいちぇる・はりす
- Born
- January 12, 1968 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Monkey
- Origin
- Worthington, Ohio, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- model / television actor / film actor / actor / comedian
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Thomas Worthington High School
- University
- Otterbein University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rachael Harris born?
Born January 12, 1968 (age 58).
Where is Rachael Harris from?
Rachael Harris is from Worthington, Ohio, United States.
What does Rachael Harris do?
Rachael Harris works as model, television actor, film actor, actor, comedian.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.