Danielle Harmer
| Dani Harmer | |
|---|---|
| Born |
8 February 1989 Bracknell, Berkshire, UK |
| Occupation | Actress (1994–present) Singer (2008) |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Television |
The Story of Tracy Beaker (2002–06) After You've Gone (2007–08) Dani's House (2008–12) Tracy Beaker Returns (2010–12) Dani's Castle (2013–14) |
| Partner(s) | Simon Brough (2015–present) |
| Children | 1 |
Dani Harmer (born 8 February 1989) is a singer and actress who is best known for her portrayal as Tracy Beaker in the CBBC programmes The Story of Tracy Beaker, Tracy Beaker Returns and Tracy Beaker Survival Files from 2002 to 2012. She also appeared in the BBC sitcom, After You've Gone.
Harmer starred in her own sitcom, Dani's House from 2008 to 2012 and in its spin-off series Dani's Castle from 2013 to 2014. Harmer has occasionally presented continuity clips on the CBBC Channel. She became a presenter on Friday Download in the first series, where she guest presented the 'Style Download' segment.
In 2008, Harmer branched into the music business and signed a £3m record deal. She recorded her debut album Superheroes in September 2009, and released the single and theme from Dani's House, "Free", but the album was never released and it was later confirmed she had abandoned her music career.
In March 2012, she appeared in Let's Dance for Sport Relief, alongside Outnumbered star, Tyger Drew-Honey. They both reached the final, and became joint runners-up. Harmer competed in the tenth series of the BBC ballroom dancing show, Strictly Come Dancing, in that year. She was paired up with Vincent Simone and the couple reached the grand final, finishing in fourth place.
Harmer was born and raised in Bracknell, Berkshire to parents Jill, a children's casting agent, and Andy Harmer, a mechanic and chauffeur. She has a younger sister named Betsy. From the age of 5, Harmer attended Stagecoach drama lessons. Harmer won a scholarship to attend Redroofs Theatre School at the age of 7 Harmer has suffered migraines since the age of 11, but wasn't diagnosed until she was 16 and it affected her during filming The Story of Tracy Beaker. Dani spent most of her time with having a career of drama.
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