Harriet Dyer (born 17 October 1988) is an Australian actress. She is best known for starring in the television series '' Love Child'' (2014–2017) and ''

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'' (2015–2018). She has also appeared in films, most notably ''

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'' (2020).

Early life and education

Dyer was born in

Townsville, Queensland Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. With a population of 180,820 as of June 2018, it is the largest settlement in North Queensland; it is unofficially considered its capital. Estimated resident population, 3 ...

. She was educated at

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before attending the

National Institute of Dramatic Art The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is an Australian educational institution for the performing arts is based in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 1958, many of Australia's leading actors and directors trained at NIDA, including Cat ...

in Sydney. She completed the full-time acting course at the Actor's Centre Australia, graduating in 2011.

Career

Dyer appeared in the television comedy mockumentary series '' Micro Nation'' in 2012. This was followed by guest roles on ''

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'' in 2012 and ''

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'' 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. From 2015, Dyer also appeared in the comedy television series ''

'' as April. In 2016, she also had a guest role in the drama series ''

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''. In 2017, Dyer appeared in ''

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'' an Australian comedy series on

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and

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. She also starred in the

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drama series ''

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'' playing Cassie Bedford, a woman who can see and communicate with the dead.

Personal life

In August 2017, Dyer was reported to be dating ''No Activity'' co-star

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. In March 2021, Dyer and Brammell married after being engaged for five days. The couple adopted their first child, a daughter, in 2021.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dyer, Harriet 1988 births Australian film actresses Australian television actresses People from Townsville National Institute of Dramatic Art alumni Living people 21st-century Australian actresses