Biography
Danielle's journey in the performing arts began while she was still in high school, with a recurring role in the beloved 1980s series Richmond Hill — an experience that ignited a deep and lasting passion for performance. Recognising her calling early, she went on to graduate from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 1993, one of the world's most respected performing arts institutions, where she honed the skills that would define her career.
Over the years, Danielle has built a rich and varied career across both stage and screen, collaborating with leading production and theatre companies throughout Australia. Her work spans a diverse range of productions and genres, with national and international touring experience that has brought her craft to audiences far and wide.
Deeply committed to her artistic development, Danielle has sought out some of the finest training available, studying at the Moscow Arts Theatre School and the Michael Chekhov School in Hudson, New York. She has also participated in the Michael Chekhov International Workshops and Festivals in Connecticut — an experience that deepened her understanding and practice of this distinctive and powerful acting method.
Alongside her performance work, Danielle is an accomplished author. Her book Racing Against Time: An Actor's Handbook for Working in Film and Television, published by Currency Press in 2006, has been a valued resource for actors navigating the screen industry. Her second book, Discovering the Michael Chekhov Technique: In the Studio with Ted Pugh and Fern Sloan, is due for release in March 2026 through Bloomsbury Publishing — a thoughtful and eagerly anticipated contribution to the field.
DANIELLE CARTER ACTING CV
TRAINING:
Graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 1993
Moscow Arts Theatre School 2013
MICHA - The Michael Chekhov International Workshop USA 2015 / 2016 / 2017/2019
The Michael Chekhov School USA 2015 / 2016 / 2017/2019/2023/2024
Moving Dock Theatre Company Chicago 2021/2022/2023/2025
THEATRE
Emerald City Elaine Ross Ensemble Theatre Dir: Mark Kilmurry
Boxing Day BBQ Connie Ensemble Theatre Dir: Mark Kilmurry
The Norman Conquests Sarah Ensemble Theatre Dir: Mark Kilmurry (Trilogy: Table Manners, Living Together, Round and Round the Garden)
FURY Alice Red Stitch Theatre Dir: Ella Caldwell and Brett Cousins
E Baby Catherine Ensemble Theatre Company Dir: Nadia Tass
My Zinc Bed Elsa Quinn Ensemble Theatre Company Dir: Mark Kilmurry
Richard III Elizabeth Ensemble Theatre Company Dir: Mark Kilmurry
The Gingerbread Lady Toby Landau EnsembleTheatre Company Dir: Sandra Bates
My Wonderful Day Paula Hammond Ensemble Theatre Company Dir: Anna Crawford
Status Update Coral | Adam La Mama Theatre Dir: Sue Jones
Absurd Person Singular Eva Jackson Ensemble Theatre Company Dir: Andrew Doyle
The Cove - 8 Shorts Works Various Dog Theatre | IF Productions Dir: Matt Scholten
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Titania Theatre Works Dir: Glenda Linscott
Shadow Passion Catherine Harrow Chapel off Chapel Dir: Anthony Crowley
Europe Barbara 2006 VCA Directors Season Dir: Matt Scholten
Still Order | Want me La Mama | Malthouse Dir: Bernadette Ryan
Face to Face Julie Ensemble Theatre Company Dir: Sandra Bates
All Things Considered Joanna Marian Street Theatre Dir: Judi Farr
Property of the Clan Jade Theatre 20/20 Dir: Camilla Ah Kin
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Puck The Original Shakespeare Co Dir: Patrick Tucker
The Quartet from Rigoletto Annie Ensemble Prod | Cue Theatre Dir: George Ogilvie
Away Meg | Leonie Sydney Theatre Company Dir: Alex Galeazzi
Hypothalamania The Girl Sydney Theatre Company Dir: Wayne Harrison
Dags Karen | Wendy National Tour Dir:Nicci Woods
TELEVISION
Clickbait Wendy McFarland. Matchbox Pictures/Netflix. Dir: Emma Freeman
OffSpring ( season 7 ) Margot Lee. Endemol Shine Australia. PTY LTD. Dir: Various
House Husbands Dr Emma Dalton Playmaker Productions Series 2 Eps 1&4 | Series 4 Eps 3&4) Dir: Various
Mr & Mrs Murder Annie Fremantle Dir:Sian Davies
Paper Giants Julia Southern Star Dir:Daina Reid
Mal.Com Holly Animazing Pro. Dir: David Swann
City Homicide Danielle Fraser. Seven Network Dir: Roger Hodgman
Satisfaction ( Series 3) Margot Satisfaction Productions Dir; Steve Jodrell
All Saints Donna Seven Network Dir: Martin Sacks
The Elephant Princess Mrs Clemments Elephant Princess Pty Ltd Dir: Grant Brown and Roger Hodgman
Underbelly ( Series 1) Virgina Gangitano Screentime Pty Ltd Dir: Tony Tilse
City Homicide Celia Seven Network Dir:Tony Kravitz
Holly's Heroes Ruth Tosi Westside Pty Ltd
Stingers Alison Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier Dir: julian McSwiney
Salems Lot Margaret White Coote/Hayes Pro. Dir: Mikael Salomon
Secret Life of Us McKenzie Southern Star Dir: Kate Denis
Blue Heelers Andrea Gibson West St Prod. Dir: Grant Brown/Julian McSwiney
The Lost World Death Coote/Hayes Prod. Dir:Karl Zwicky
Halifax fp Stevie Beyond SimpsonLe Mesurier Dir: Ken Cameron
Something in the Air (Series 1 and 2) Sally Sabatini ABC/Beyond SimpsonLeMesurier Dir: Various
Beast Master Dar's Mother Coote/Hayes Productions
Fear Less Danni South Pacific Pictures
Flipper Jean Carter Village Roadshow Dir: Mark DeFriest
Murder Call Sharon West Street Prod. Dir: Grant Brown
Tales of the South Seas Elenora Village Roadshow
Medivac ( Series 1 and 2) Bree Dalrymple Liberty and Beyond Prod.Dir: Various
Pacific Drive Saskia Village Roadshow Dir: Various
Home and Away Rebecca Fisher Amalgamated Tv Services Dir: Various
G.P Libby Walsh Roadshow Coote & Carroll
Heartland Susan Northway Productions
Neighbours Jenny Owens Grundy Television Dir: Various
Richmond Hill Nikki Simpson Grundy Television Dir: Various
FILM
Rip Tide Sofia Steve Jaggi Prod. Dir: Rhiannon Bannenberg
Nothing Better Sophie Sunjive Pty Ltd Dir: Salik Silverstein
The Legend Maker Helena Ian Pringle Films Dir: Ian Pringle
Reason to Smile Mum Passion Pictures Dir: Rene Hernandez
Last Dance Sophie Ulah Pty Ltd Dir: David Pulbrook
Knowing Priscilla Taylor Ezekiel Films Pty Ltd Dir: Alex Proyas
Eustice Solves a Problem Betty Ann Head Pictures Dir: Stephen Lance
The Blue Lady Alice Asphodel Films Dir: Nicholas Verso
The Fortune Teller Jade Dir: Brendon Kennedy
A Few Things I Know about Her Emma AFTRS/Karena Slaninka
Sweet as a Peach Film Australia
Kid in a Bin Karen Dir: Robert Carter and Jenny Woods
AUDIO BOOKS
The Italian Secret by Tara Moss Narrator Bolinda Audio
The Death of Noah Glass by Gail Jones Narrator Bolinda Audio
A Month of Sundays by Liz Byrski Narrator MacMillian Australia and Bolinda Audio
Strangers at the Port by Lauren Aimee Curtis Narrator The Orion Publishing Group
Daughter of the Home Front by Jennie Jones Narrator Bolinda Audio
Mr Carvers Whale by Lyn Hughes Narrator Bolinda Audio
The Ghosts Of Paris by Tara Moss Narrator Bolinda Audio/Harper Collins
Media Tarts By Julia Baird Narrator Bolinda Audio/ABC Books
What Really Happened in Wuhan by Sharri Markson Narrator Bolinda Audio/Harper Collins
The Labyrinth by Amanda Lohrey Narrator Bolinda Audio
A Woman of Force by Mark Morri and Deborah Wallace Narrator Bolinda Audio
The Burning Island by Jock Serong Narrator Square Sound
The Paris Model by Alexandra Joel Narrator Bolinda Audio
Dead Man Switch by Tara Moss Narrator Bolinda Audio
One Door Closes by Jennifer Bacia Narrator Bolinda Audio
Wearing Paper Dresses by Anne Brinsden Narrator Bolinda Audio
Stories for Work- the essential guide to business storytelling by Gabrielle Dolan Narrator Square Sound
Gucci Mamas by Kate Kendall Narrator Bolinda Audio
During NIDA
Here Comes a Chopper Various Dir: Tony Knight
Uncle Vanya Sonia Dir: Rhys McConnochie
Hamlet Ophelia/Osric Dir: Jennifer Hagen
That's Amore Sindy Sparkell Dir: David Mitchell
Metamorphosis Greta Dir: David Fenton
Bobbin Up Nell Dir: Nick Enright
Road Dor/Leslie Dir: Adam Cook
Anna Karenina Dolly Dir: Jennifer Hagen
A Midsummer Night's Dream Hermia Dir: Lindy Davies