Danika Yarosh(born October 1, 1998)[1]is an American actress. She appeared in theShowtimeseriesShamelessand in theNBCseriesHeroes Reborn.She co‐starred withTom CruiseinJack Reacher: Never Go Back(2016).
Danika Yarosh | |
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 Yarosh at the 2015San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | October 1, 1998 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress,dancer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Early life
editYarosh is a native ofBedminster, 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 theUnited States Air Force.[3] Yarosh spent her early years in Bedminster.
Career
editYarosh first appeared on film at the age of 5 as anextrainThe Stepford Wives(2004), starringNicole Kidman,which filmed in her home town.[4]She began studying acting and dance, first appearingoff-Broadway,and then won the role of ballet dancer Karen in the 2009Broadwayproduction ofBilly Elliotat theImperial Theatre,when she was 10.[3]
Yarosh moved with her mother toLos Angelesat age 12, and began bookingbit partson television, including the series30 RockandLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit.She appeared in the 2012 film,The Color of Time,starringMila KunisandJames Franco,playing the first love of poetC. K. Williams.[5]Yarosh then had recurring roles on theNick at NitesitcomSee Dad Run,and theShowtimeseriesShameless,replacingDove Cameronin the latter series. She postponed attending college full time when she was cast in theNBCsci-fi miniseriesHeroes Reborn.[3]
Yarosh played Samantha, the would-be daughter ofJack Reacher(Tom Cruise) in the 2016 action filmJack Reacher: Never Go Back.She starred oppositeErin MoriartyandHelen Huntin the 2018 sports dramaThe Miracle Season.She played Caroline "Line" Found, a starIowa City West High Schoolvolleyball player, whose team went on to win the state championship after she was killed in a moped accident.[6]Yarosh was cast oppositeTeri PoloandDylan WalshinForeign Exchange,a drama written byChris Sivertson.[7]She also appeared inBack Roads,a film directed byAlex Pettyfer.Yarosh joined the cast of theNetflixseriesGreenhouse Academyfor its third season, replacing actressGrace Van Dienin the role of Brooke Osmond.[8]In 2019, she signed on to the second season of theUSA NetworkseriesThe Purge,recurring as college student Kelen Stewart.[9]
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Stepford Wives | Child in town fair | Uncredited[4] |
| 2010 | Crush | Sarah | Short film |
| Celebrity Ghost Stories | Young Daryl | Episode #2.10 | |
| A Breath Away | Maria | Short film | |
| 2011 | 30 Rock | School Girl | Episode: "TGS Hates Women" |
| Angel | Abbey | Short film | |
| Nerd Wars | Ivanka | Short film | |
| A Christmas Wedding Tail | Madison | Television film | |
| 2012 | In Plain Sight | Bonnie Arnett/Bonnie Wilson | Episode: "The Merry Wives of Witsec" |
| Retribution | Ashlee Simmons | Television film | |
| 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 |
| Back Roads | Ashlee | Film | |
| 2019-2020 | Greenhouse Academy | Brooke Osmond | Main role (seasons 3 and 4) |
| 2019 | Deadly Switch[A] | Monica | Main role |
| 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
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
editReferences
edit- ^Helena, Magi (October 1, 2019)."YOUR DAILY ASTROLOGY, For release 10/1/19 for 10/01/19".Hartford Courant.Archived fromthe originalon October 9, 2020.RetrievedOctober 2,2019.
- ^Rose, Erin (July 24, 2009)."Young Bedminster child star on the rise".The Bernardsville News.RetrievedOctober 30,2016.
- ^abcMottram, James (October 20, 2016)."Danika Yarosh, interview: 'Tom Cruise and I clicked in a way that's so unusual'".The Independent.RetrievedOctober 25,2016.
- ^abStuart, Sandy (July 17, 2003). "It's OK to call them 'Stepford Wives'".The Bernardsville News.
- ^Brown, Keah (May 19, 2015)."Danika Yarosh Interview".Cliché.RetrievedNovember 2,2016.
- ^Elkadi, Nina (October 6, 2016)."Caroline Found movie about never giving up".The Gazette.RetrievedOctober 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.RetrievedMay 6,2018.
- ^Petski, Denise (September 4, 2018)."'Greenhouse Academy': Danika Yarosh Set As Series Regular In Recasting ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedSeptember 5,2018.
- ^Pedersen, Erik (August 5, 2019)."'The Purge': Rochelle Aytes & Danika Yarosh To Recur In Season 2 Of USA Drama ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedAugust 5,2019.
- ^"Shameless Hall of Shame".warnerbros.com.Warner Bros.RetrievedJanuary 1,2023.
- ^"35th Annual Young Artist Awards".Young Artist Awards.Archived fromthe originalon July 20, 2015.RetrievedJanuary 1,2024.
- ^Joe Kraus."Nominations for 35th Annual Young Artist Awards"(PDF).Young Artist Awards.Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 1 February 2014.Retrieved1 January2024.
- ^"36th Annual Young Artist Awards".Young Artist Awards.Archived fromthe originalon 19 November 2016.RetrievedJanuary 1,2024.
- ^"37th Annual Young Artist Awards (2016)".The A.V. Club.RetrievedJanuary 1,2024.
- ^"37th Annual Young Artist Awards (2016)".The A.V. Club.RetrievedJanuary 1,2024.
- ^"2016 NOMINATIONS"(PDF).Young Entertainer Awards.RetrievedJanuary 1,2024.
- ^"When is Perfect Family, Perfect Murder on TV next?".TV Guide.