Harriet Dyer (born October 17, 1988) 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 (2022–2026). In the United States, she has been in the main cast of The InBetween (2019), American Auto (2021–2023), and DMV (2025–2026).
Early life and education Harriet Dyer is from Townsville, Queensland. She was educated at Townsville Grammar School before moving to Sydney, New South Wales, 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 for a full-time acting course at Actors Centre Australia, graduating in 2011.
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.
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.
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.
In 2017, Dyer appeared in Kiki and Kitty an Australian comedy series on ABC iview and ABC Comedy. She also starred in the NBC drama series The InBetween playing Cassie Bedford, a woman who can see and communicate with the dead.
In 2022, Dyer, along with her husband actor Patrick Brammall, developed, wrote, and starred in the comedy series Colin from Accounts.
Personal life In August 2017, Dyer was reported to be dating No Activity co-star Patrick Brammall. In March 2021, Dyer and Brammall married after being engaged for five days. The couple adopted their first child, a newborn daughter, in September 2021. The couple adopted their second daughter in February 2025.
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 2018 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 Episode: "Meet Pullamawang" A Moody Christmas Airport Girl Miniseries; episode: "Last Minute Airfare" 2013 Packed to the Rafters Mandy Episode: "Taking Stock" 2014 Janet King Maya Blakely Main cast (season 1) 2014–2017 Love Child Patricia "Patty" Saunders Main cast (seasons 1–4) 2015–2016, 2018 No Activity April Main cast (seasons 1–2 and Christmas Special 2018) 2016 Black Comedy Guest cast Episodes 2.3, 2.4 Rake Star Mannix Episode 4.5 Hyde & Seek Dakota Matherson Miniseries; episode 7 2017 Sexy Herpes Becky Episode: "How to Be Happy" The Letdown Busy Episode: "Trivial Pursuits" Kiki and Kitty Cherise Recurring role; 4 episodes 2017–2019 The Other Guy Stevie Nicholls Main cast (seasons 1–2) 2018, 2021 No Activity Hazel U.S. adaptation. Episodes: "The Actress", "Tea for Two! Two for Tea" 2019 The InBetween Cassie Bishop Main cast; 10 episodes 2021 Wakefield Genevieve Recurring role, limited-run series; 4 episodes 2021–2023 American Auto Sadie Ryan Main cast (seasons 1–2) 2022 Summer Love Steph Episode: "Jules & Tom and Jonah & Steph"; also co-writer 2022–2026 Colin from Accounts Ashley Main cast (seasons 1–3); also co-creator, co-writer & exec. producer 2025–2026 DMV Colette Main cast; 20 episodes
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2015 AACTA Awards Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama Love Child Logie Awards Most Popular New Talent Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding Newcomer 2016 Most Outstanding Supporting Actress 2023 Most Outstanding Actress Colin from Accounts 2025 Best Lead Actress in a Comedy
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