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 (2025-2026).

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

Dyer in 2015

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.[citation needed] This was followed by guest roles on A Moody Christmas in 2012 and Packed to the Rafters in 2013.[citation needed]

In 2014, Dyer appeared in the first season of drama series Janet King as Maya Blakely.[citation needed] 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 announced the birth of their second daughter in February 2025.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Meat the ParentsSarahShort film
Pacific CoveAmberShort film
2013The FragmentsHarrietShort film
2015Ruben GuthrieVirginia
2016Down UnderStacey
Killing GroundSamantha "Sam" Shaw
The Mother SituationKatieShort film
2019The Way We Weren'tMiss Darling
2020The Invisible ManEmily Kass

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Micro NationEmma CosdoscaMain cast
A Moody ChristmasAirport girlEpisode: "Last Minute Airfare"
2013Packed to the RaftersMandyEpisode: "Taking Stock"
2014–2017Love ChildPatricia "Patty" SaundersMain cast
2014Janet KingMaya BlakelyMain cast (season 1)
2015–2016No ActivityAprilMain cast
2016Black ComedyGuest cast2 episodes
RakeStar MannixEpisode 4.5
Hyde & SeekDakota MathersonEpisode 1.7
2017–2019The Other GuyStevie NichollsMain cast
2017Sexy HerpesBeckyEpisode: "How To Be Happy"
The LetdownBusyEpisode: "Trivial Pursuits"
Kiki and KittyCheriseRecurring role
2018No ActivityHazelEpisode: "The Actress"
2019The InBetweenCassie BedfordMain cast
2021WakefieldGenevieveRecurring role, limited-run series
2021-2023American AutoSadieMain cast
2022Summer LoveStephEpisode 1
2022–presentColin From AccountsAshleyMain cast
2025DMVColetteMain cast

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2015AACTA AwardsBest Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television DramaLove ChildNominated
Logie AwardsMost Popular New TalentNominated
Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding NewcomerNominated
2016Most Outstanding Supporting ActressNominated
2023Most Outstanding ActressColin from AccountsWon
2025Best Lead Actress in a ComedyColin from AccountsNominated

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