Danika Yarosh
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dancer | |
Years active | 2004–present |
Danika Yarosh (born October 1, 1998
Early life
Yarosh is a native of Bedminster, New Jersey, the daughter of Victor and Linda Yarosh. She has three siblings, an older sister, Amanda, who also acts, an older brother, Erik, and a younger brother, Peter.[2] Her father is a former member of the United States Air Force.[3] Yarosh spent her early years in Bedminster.
Career
Yarosh first appeared on film at the age of 5 as an extra in The Stepford Wives (2004), starring Nicole Kidman, which filmed in her home town.[4] She began studying acting and dance, first appearing off-Broadway, and then won the role of ballet dancer Karen in the 2009 Broadway production of Billy Elliot at the Imperial Theatre, when she was 10.[3]
Yarosh moved with her mother to
Yarosh played Samantha, the would-be daughter of Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) in the 2016 action film Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. She starred opposite Erin Moriarty and Helen Hunt in the 2018 sports drama The Miracle Season. She played Caroline "Line" Found, a star Iowa City West High School volleyball player, whose team went on to win the state championship after she was killed in a moped accident.[6] Yarosh was cast opposite Teri Polo and Dylan Walsh in Foreign Exchange, a drama written by Chris Sivertson. [7] She also appeared in Back Roads, a film directed by Alex Pettyfer. Yarosh joined the cast of the Netflix series Greenhouse Academy for its third season, replacing actress Grace Van Dien in the role of Brooke Osmond.[8] In 2019, she signed on to the second season of the USA Network series The Purge, recurring as college student Kelen Stewart.[9]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | The Stepford Wives | Child in town fair | Uncredited[4] |
2010 | Crush | Sarah | Short film |
2010 | Celebrity Ghost Stories | Young Daryl | Episode #2.10 |
2010 | A Breath Away | Maria | Short film |
2011 | 30 Rock | School Girl | Episode: "TGS Hates Women" |
2011 | Angel | Abbey | Short film |
2011 | Nerd Wars | Ivanka | Short film |
2011 | A Christmas Wedding Tail | Madison | Television film |
2012 | In Plain Sight | Bonnie Arnett/Bonnie Wilson | Episode: "The Merry Wives of Witsec" |
2012 | Retribution | Ashlee Simmons | Television film |
2012 | The Color of Time (a.k.a. Tar) | Irene | Film |
2013 | 1600 Penn | Jessica | Episode: "Frosting/Nixon" |
2013–2014 | See Dad Run | Olivia | Recurring role (9 episodes) |
2014–2015 | Shameless |
Holly Herkimer | Recurring role (11 episodes) |
2010–2015 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Ariel Thornhill/Nicole Goshgarian | 3 episodes |
2015–2016 | Heroes Reborn | Malina Bennett | Main role (13 episodes) |
2016 | Jack Reacher: Never Go Back | Samantha Dutton | Film |
2017 | Chicago P.D. | Ellie Olstern | Episode: "I Remember Her Now " |
2018 | The Miracle Season | Caroline "Line" Found | Film |
2018 | Back Roads | Ashlee | Film |
2019-2020 | Greenhouse Academy | Brooke Osmond | Main role (seasons 3 and 4) |
2019 | Deadly Switch[A] | Monica | Main role |
2019 | The Purge | Kelen Stewart | Recurring role |
2021 | Shameless Hall of Shame | Holly Herkimer | Episode: "Debbie, Carl & Liam: They Grow Up So Fast"[10] |
2023 | Great White Lies | Sofia | Short film |
TBD | The Get Back Girl | Amelia Armstrong | Post-production |
TBD | 13 Steps | Chloe Penrose | Pre-production |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
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2014 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actress 14-16 | 1600 Penn | Won | [11] |
Best Performance in a TV Series - Recurring Young Actress | See Dad Run | Nominated | [12] | ||
2015 | Best Performance in a TV Series - Recurring Young Actress 14-16 | Shameless | Nominated | [13] | |
2016 | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actress | Heroes Reborn | Nominated | [14] | |
Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actress 14-21 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Nominated | [15] | ||
Young Entertainer Awards | Best Supporting Young Actress - Television Movie, Mini Series or Special | Heroes Reborn | Nominated | [16] | |
Best Guest Starring Young Actress 14-16 - Television Series | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Nominated |
Notes
References
- ^ Helena, Magi (October 1, 2019). "YOUR DAILY ASTROLOGY, For release 10/1/19 for 10/01/19". Hartford Courant. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
- ^ Rose, Erin (July 24, 2009). "Young Bedminster child star on the rise". The Bernardsville News. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ a b c Mottram, James (October 20, 2016). "Danika Yarosh, interview: 'Tom Cruise and I clicked in a way that's so unusual'". The Independent. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ^ a b Stuart, Sandy (July 17, 2003). "It's OK to call them 'Stepford Wives'". The Bernardsville News.
- ^ Brown, Keah (May 19, 2015). "Danika Yarosh Interview". Cliché. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- The Gazette. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (May 4, 2018). "Heather Morris, Drew Seeley, Mekia Cox To Topline 'Back To 1'; Danika Yarosh Cast In 'Foreign Exchange'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 4, 2018). "'Greenhouse Academy': Danika Yarosh Set As Series Regular In Recasting". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (August 5, 2019). "'The Purge': Rochelle Aytes & Danika Yarosh To Recur In Season 2 Of USA Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ^ "Shameless Hall of Shame". warnerbros.com. Warner Bros. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- Young Artist Awards. Archived from the originalon July 20, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original(PDF) on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- Young Artist Awards. Archived from the originalon 19 November 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ "37th Annual Young Artist Awards (2016)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ "37th Annual Young Artist Awards (2016)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ "2016 NOMINATIONS" (PDF). Young Entertainer Awards. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ "When is Perfect Family, Perfect Murder on TV next?". TV Guide.
External links
- Danika Yarosh at IMDb