Danielle Nicole Panabaker, born September 19, 1987, is a talented American actress who started her acting career as a teenager. Her early breakthrough roles in the Disney films Stuck in the Suburbs (2004),Sky High (2005),and Read It and Weep (2006),as well as the HBO miniseries Empire Falls (2005),garnered her recognition and praise.
Panabaker's impressive performances earned her three Young Artist Awards, specifically for her guest-starring role in the legal drama series The Guardian (2004),her lead role in the TV film Searching for David's Heart (2005),and her ensemble performance in the family comedy film Yours, Mine & Ours (2005).
Her subsequent roles in the CBS legal drama series Shark (2006-2008) and her appearances in the psychological thriller Mr. Brooks (2007),the horror films Friday the 13th (2009),The Crazies (2010),John Carpenter's The Ward (2010),and Piranha 3DD (2012),solidified her reputation as a scream queen.
Panabaker's versatility as an actress was showcased through her recurring roles on Necessary Roughness (2011-2013),Bones (2012-2013),and Justified (2014),as well as her guest appearances on The CW television series Arrow in April 2014. The character Caitlin Snow, which she portrayed on Arrow, was later spun off into the main cast of The Flash, which premiered in October 2014.
In addition to her role as Snow, Panabaker began playing the character's alter ego Killer Frost in different capacities, starting from the series' second season. Her performances on The Flash led to subsequent guest appearances on Arrow, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow.
Throughout her career, Panabaker has received numerous award nominations, including five Teen Choice Awards for her role as Frost on The Flash. In 2021, she won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television for her outstanding performance as Frost.
