Larisa Oleynik was born on 6/7/1981 & began her professional career at age 8, when she won the role of Young Cosette in the San Francisco production of Les Miserables. Best known for her work on the hit Nickelodeon television show "The Secret World of Alex Mack". After taking time off from starring in the show in order to go to school, Larisa realized how much she missed acting and recently appeared in the teen movie "10 Things I Hate About You". She also has a recurring role on the NBC sitcom "3rd Rock From the Sun". Her film credits include The Babysitters Club and a voice role in the animated feature The Swan Princess. She appeared in the television movie River of Rage, the series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and played Dana on Boy Meets World. Oleynik lives with her family in Northern California.