Michelle Trachtenberg’s Comic Timing Shined Bright, From ‘Buffy’ to ‘Gossip Girl’ to Nickelodeon
Michelle Trachtenberg effortlessly portrayed her character in the 1996 film adaptation of Fitzhugh’s book. As a prodigiously talented child actress, Trachtenberg brought Harriet to life, making her endearing and lovable for viewers. Her frequent observation of her peers, a habit many knew, was subtly shown through Trachtenberg’s performance as the manifestation of a quick, imaginative mind at work.