Danielle von Zerneck is an American actor best known for playing Donna Ludwig in the film La Bamba.
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Best Known For:The film La Bamba
Breakthrough:Breakout role as Donna Ludwig in the film La Bamba in 1987
10 Quick Facts About Danielle von Zerneck
- Full Name: Danielle von Zerneck
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film La Bamba
- Current Role: Producer
- Current Employer: Wishing Floor Films
- Date of Birth: December 21, 1965
- Age: 60 years old
- Place of Birth: North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
- Marital Status: Married
Danielle von Zerneck Age
Danielle von Zerneck is about 61 years old as of 2026. Danielle von Zerneck was born in 1965.
Career & Work
Danielle von Zerneck's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Wishing Floor Films.
Organization: Wishing Floor Films
Role: Founder/Producer
Period: Present
Details: Founded her own production company focused on feature films.
Rise to Fame
Danielle von Zerneck rose to prominence for her role in the film La Bamba.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include La Bamba, General Hospital, and My Science Project.
Television
- TV Show: General Hospital (Lou Swenson, 1983-1984) — Teen runaway character on the long-running soap opera
Film
- Film: La Bamba (Donna Ludwig, 1987) — Portrayed the girlfriend of Ritchie Valens
- Film: My Science Project (Ellie Sawyer, 1985) — Co-starred in the sci-fi comedy film
Danielle von Zerneck Family & Relationships
Danielle von Zerneck is married to James G. Hirsh. She has 2 siblings, Francis von Zerneck and Katy von Zerneck.
- Father: Frank von Zerneck
- Siblings:
- Francis von Zerneck
- Katy von Zerneck
Personal Information
- Full Name: Danielle von Zerneck
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 21, 1965
- Age: 60
- Birthday: December 21
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Frank von Zerneck
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: James G. Hirsh
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $40,000–$518,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $158,000–$10,525,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Frank von Zerneck (Parent • Father)
