Michelle Trachtenberg is an American actress and model best known for her versatile roles in both television and film. Born on October 11, 1985, in New York City, Trachtenberg began her acting career at a young age, appearing in commercials and landing her first television role on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete. She gained widespread recognition as Harriet M. Welsch in the 1996 film Harriet the Spy, which marked her debut as a leading actress in Hollywood.
