Dannielle Brent


Dannielle Brent, also known as Danielle Brent, is a British actress best known for her roles on Hollyoaks as Gina Patrick and Natalie Buxton in Bad Girls.

Early life

Brent was accepted into the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. When she was 15, Brent performed in the Children's Royal Variety Show and wanted to become a musical performer, however she soon changed her mind and wanted to become an actress.

Career

Brent began her acting career when she was 18 by landing a part as lesbian eco-warrior Gina Patrick in Hollyoaks. Since then, Brent has starred in Dream Team as Jennifer Taylor, One Man and His Dog as Danielle, Casualty as Sharon Court and in Bad Girls. It was through Bad Girls she became more known. She played Series 6, 7 and 8's biggest bitch, as psychopathic Top Dog Natalie Buxton who was killed by rival Pat Kerrigan.
Brent has also appeared in many magazines, such as Bliss, Sugar, Top of the Pops, Smash Hits, FHM and many more.
In June 2011, Brent also played Willa in Big Finish Productions, Doctor Who audio drama Animal. In 2014, Brent appeared in Top Dog.

Personal life

In March 2012, Brent gave birth to her first child, a daughter.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997, 2009The BillKelly SumnerEpisode: "True to Life Player"
1997, 2009The BillLucy FullerEpisode: "Absolute Power"
1997–2001HollyoaksGina PatrickRegular role
1999Brookside: Double Take!Ted's PAVideo special
2002–2003Dream TeamJennifer TaylorSeries 6
2004–2006Bad GirlsNatalie BuxtonSeries 6–8
2005,
2009,
2011		CasualtySharon CourtEpisode: "Getting Involved"
2005,
2009,
2011		CasualtyAmyEpisode: "Better Drowned"
2005,
2009,
2011		CasualtyEsther CobbEpisode: "System Error"
2015DoctorsYvonne BaileyEpisode: "Date in the Diary"
2023The ReckoningKevin's MumSeries 1, Episode 3

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Doctor Who: The Lost StoriesWillaEpisode: "Animal"