Harriet Dyer


Harriet Dyer is an Australian actress. She is best known for starring in the television series Love Child and No Activity. She has also appeared in films, most notably The Invisible Man. Alongside her husband Patrick Brammall, she is the co-creator, co-writer, and co-star of the comedy series Colin from Accounts.

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 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 announced the birth of their second daughter in February 2025.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2015AACTA AwardsBest Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television DramaLove ChildNomitated
2015Logie AwardsMost Popular New TalentLove ChildNomitated
2015Logie AwardsGraham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding NewcomerLove ChildNomitated
2016Logie AwardsMost Outstanding Supporting ActressLove ChildNomitated
2023Logie AwardsMost Outstanding ActressColin from Accounts
2025Logie AwardsBest Lead Actress in a ComedyColin from AccountsNomitated