Harriet Dyer
Harriet Dyer | |
|---|---|
Dyer in 2025 | |
| Born | 1988 or 1989 (age 37–38) Townsville, Queensland, Australia |
| Education | National Institute of Dramatic Art (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Harriet Dyer is an Australian actress. She is best known for starring in the television series Love Child (2014–2017) and No Activity (2015–2018). She has also appeared in films, most notably The Invisible Man (2020). Alongside her husband Patrick Brammall, she is the co-creator, co-writer, and co-star of the comedy series Colin from Accounts (2022–present). In the United States, she has been in the main cast of The InBetween (2019), American Auto (2021-2023), and DMV (2025-present).
Early life and education
Harriet Dyer is from Townsville, Queensland.[1]
She was educated at Townsville Grammar School before moving to Sydney, New South Wales,[1] in 2007, soon after turning 18. She auditioned for the acting course at the National Institute of Dramatic Art twice but was not accepted, but instead did a one-year music theatre course there. In 2009 she enrolled[2] for a full-time acting course at Actors Centre Australia, graduating in 2011.[3]
Career
A couple of months after graduating in 2011, Dyer played a small role in a Sydney Theatre Company (led by Cate Blanchett) production of Pygmalion, which was a big break for her.[2]
She appeared in the television comedy mockumentary series Micro Nation in 2012. This was followed by guest roles on A Moody Christmas in 2012 and Packed to the Rafters in 2013.
In 2014, Dyer appeared in the first season of drama series Janet King as Maya Blakely. In the same year, she starred in the drama series Love Child as Patricia Saunders. She was a regular for three seasons and appeared as a guest in the first episode of the fourth season.[4]
From 2015, Dyer also appeared in the comedy television series No Activity as April. In 2016, she also had a guest role in the drama series Hyde & Seek.[5]
In 2017, Dyer appeared in Kiki and Kitty an Australian comedy series on ABC iview and ABC Comedy.[6] She also starred in the NBC drama series The InBetween playing Cassie Bedford, a woman who can see and communicate with the dead.[7]
In 2022, Dyer, along with her husband actor Patrick Brammall, developed, wrote, and starred in the comedy series Colin From Accounts.[8]
Personal life
In August 2017, Dyer was reported to be dating No Activity co-star Patrick Brammall.[9] In March 2021, Dyer and Brammall married after being engaged for five days.[10] The couple adopted their first child, a newborn daughter, in September 2021.[11] The couple announced the birth of their second daughter in February 2025.[12]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Meat the Parents | Sarah | Short film |
| Pacific Cove | Amber | Short film | |
| 2013 | The Fragments | Harriet | Short film |
| 2015 | Ruben Guthrie | Virginia | |
| 2016 | Down Under | Stacey | |
| Killing Ground | Samantha "Sam" Shaw | ||
| The Mother Situation | Katie | Short film | |
| 2019 | The Way We Weren't | Miss Darling | |
| 2020 | The Invisible Man | Emily Kass |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Micro Nation | Emma Cosdosca | Main cast |
| A Moody Christmas | Airport girl | Episode: "Last Minute Airfare" | |
| 2013 | Packed to the Rafters | Mandy | Episode: "Taking Stock" |
| 2014–2017 | Love Child | Patricia "Patty" Saunders | Main cast |
| 2014 | Janet King | Maya Blakely | Main cast (season 1) |
| 2015–2016 | No Activity | April | Main cast |
| 2016 | Black Comedy | Guest cast | 2 episodes |
| Rake | Star Mannix | Episode 4.5 | |
| Hyde & Seek | Dakota Matherson | Episode 1.7 | |
| 2017–2019 | The Other Guy | Stevie Nicholls | Main cast |
| 2017 | Sexy Herpes | Becky | Episode: "How To Be Happy" |
| The Letdown | Busy | Episode: "Trivial Pursuits" | |
| Kiki and Kitty | Cherise | Recurring role | |
| 2018 | No Activity | Hazel | Episode: "The Actress" |
| 2019 | The InBetween | Cassie Bedford | Main cast |
| 2021 | Wakefield | Genevieve | Recurring role, limited-run series |
| 2021-2023 | American Auto | Sadie | Main cast |
| 2022 | Summer Love | Steph | Episode 1 |
| 2022–present | Colin From Accounts | Ashley | Main cast |
| 2025 | DMV | Colette | Main cast |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | AACTA Awards | Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama | Love Child | Nominated |
| Logie Awards | Most Popular New Talent | Nominated | ||
| Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding Newcomer | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Most Outstanding Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Most Outstanding Actress | Colin from Accounts | Won | |
| 2025 | Best Lead Actress in a Comedy | Colin from Accounts | Nominated[13] |
References
- ^ a b Armitstead, Jane (24 January 2015). "Harriet's star on the rise". Townsville Bulletin. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ a b Braid, Marcus (29 July 2015). "Keeping The Faith". The Beast. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ "Harriet Dyer". Actors Centre Australia. 21 November 2022. Archived from the original on 9 September 2025. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ Knox, David (2 March 2017). "Ronan Keating joins Love Child in cast overhaul". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Returning: No Activity". TV Tonight. 7 September 2016.
- ^ "ABC filming absurdist iview comedy, Kiki & Kitty". TV Tonight. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
- ^ "Cast". NBC. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ "How to watch Colin from Accounts in Australia". nine.com.au. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ Moustafa, Abi (August 2017). "Love Child star Harriet Dyer confirms relationship with Offspring's Patrick Brammell". Who. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
- ^ Hockey, Maddison (26 April 2021). "Patrick Brammall popped the question AND married Harriet Dyer all in a whirlwind five-day vacation". Now To Love. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Baby news! Australian actors Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall are parents". Now To Love. 27 September 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Boyle, Gracie (10 February 2025). "Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer welcome their second child". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ Rawling, Caitling; Winter, Velvet; Story, Hannah (3 August 2025). "Logies 2025: Lynne McGranger wins Gold Logie, Fisk sweeps up comedy awards — as it happened". ABC News. SILVER LOGIE — Best Lead Actress in a Comedy. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
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External links
- Harriet Dyer at IMDb