Molly Daniels

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Molly Daniels
Born
Australia
NationalityAustralian
Alma mater Swinburne University
Occupation(s)Actress, writer, director, producer
Years active2004–present
Known for You're Skitting Me
Tomorrow When the War Began [1]
Ronny Chieng: International Student
Notable work The InBESTigators
Parent(s) Robyn Butler (mother)
Wayne Hope (stepfather)

Molly Daniels is an Australian actress, writer, director, and producer. She is best known for her roles in You're Skitting Me , Tomorrow When the War Began , Ronny Chieng: International Student and Very Small Business . She was also a co-host on the ABC children's podcast Short and Curly.

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Early life and education

Daniels was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. [2] [3] Her mother is actress Robyn Butler, and her stepfather is actor Wayne Hope. [3] [2] [4] In a 2019 interview with the Australian magazine New Idea , Butler stated that "Our girls are both really funny. They take great pride in being able to make us laugh, and I'm a particularly good audience for them." [3] After graduating from high school, she studied film and television at Swinburne University in 2014. [2] She studied at the iO Theatre in Chicago, USA. [5]

Career

Daniels began her acting career in 2004, when she played a flower girl in the SBS comedy series Stories from the Golf . [6] In 2008, she portrayed the character 'Sam Angel' in the comedy series Very Small Business (she reprised this role in 2018). [7] From 2012-2013, she was a performer (also writer and director) on the Australian children's sketch comedy show You're Skitting Me . In 2016, she played the lead role of 'Ellie' in Tomorrow, When the War Began . [8] [1] [9] She portrayed one of the main characters, 'Asher', in the ABC series Ronny Chieng: International Student . [9] For her role in Tomorrow, When the War Began, she undertook stunt and firearms training. [10] She wrote for The InBESTigators , an Australian mockumentary children's television series that focuses on themes of friendship, responsibility, and teamwork. [3] She was also co-host and writer on the ABC children's podcast Short & Curly. [9] [11] [12] [13] [14] Daniels worked as a producer and director on the web series Double Date Night. The web series was about a pair of best friends, Vic and Riley, who went on double dates every Wednesday. [15]

Filmography

Actor

YearTitleRoleDirectorProductionNotes
2004 Stories from the Golf Flower girlWayne HopeSBSEpisode: "Jitterbug"
2007-2010 The Librarians Bridget/BernadetteWayne Hope & Tony MartinABC TVEpisode: "4 Kilos to Book Week"
2008-2018 Very Small Business Sam AngelDiana ReidABC TV11 episodes
2009–2010 The Librarians Bridget
Bernadette
Wayne Hope & Tony MartinABC TV3 episodes: "My Rock", "Romeos and Juliets", "Kerching Kerching"
2012–2013 You're Skitting Me VariousDave Cartell & David Swan & Peter Lawler & Corrdell JigsawABC 3Main cast (26 episodes) from episode 1.1 to episode 2.13. Also writer and director
2014 Party Tricks AndieKate DennisNetwork TENEpisode: "The Meeting"
2015Young LoveHannahMolly Daniels & Nicholas Davey-GreeneBlunder Bus ProductionsEpisode: "The Captains"
2015Comedy Showroom: Ronny Chieng: International Student (Pilot)Asher Jonathan Brough Sticky Pictures Pty Ltd
2016 Double Date Night RileyMolly DanielsYung Victoria6 episodes: episode 1.1 to 1.6. Also editor
2016 Tomorrow When the War Began Ellie LintonBendan MaherTomorrow When The War Began Skagos Series 1 Pty Ltd 2016Lead role (6 episodes)
2016 Upper Middle Bogan AshleyWayne HopeUpper Middle Bogan Series 3 Pty Ltd2 episodes: "Sticking to your principals", "Sons of Anarchy". Also contributing lyricist
2017 The Doctor Blake Mysteries (Series 5)Sally MurphyDiana ReidJanuary Productions Pty LtdEpisode:"First Dance"
2017 The Y2K Bug (web series)EssieMolly DanielsYung Victoria1 episode: "High School River". Also script consultant
2017 Ronny Chieng: International Student (Series 1)AsherJonathan BroughSticky Pictures Pty Ltd6 episodes
2017 Get Krack!n Megan Tech guruHayden GuppyGuesswork Television1 episode: episode 1.4
2017The HousemateMolly BHayden MusticaEpisode: "Teaser Trailer"
2018 Talkin' 'bout your Generation GuestJon OlbNetwork Nine
2018 Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell (Series 9)VariousJon OlbITV Studios Australia Pty Ltd11 episodes
2019Feedback (web series)EllaDylan MurphyBest Fort ProductionsEpisode: "Playing"
2021 Party of the Century MollyMolly Daniels7 episodes
2021 Celebration Nation ShayJess Harris6 episodes. Also creator, writer and producer
2021Funeral of the CenturyMollyMolly Daniels7 episodes

Writer

YearTitleEpisodes/ DescriptionIdentification
2015 Short & Curly 81 episodes. Also co-hostPodcast
2015 Young Love 8 episodesTV series
2016 Double Date Night 6 episodesTV series
2017 The Y2K Bug 1 episode: City Cop: Murder UnitTV series
2019 The InBESTigators 12 episodes & 20 episodes as a staff writerTV series

Awards and recognition

In 2021, she was nominated for the AACTA award Best Short Form Comedy for Celebration Nation, alongside Jenny Zhou and Gaby Seow. [16]

References

  1. 1 2 "Tomorrow, When The War Began – The Series Full Cast Announcement!". Tomorrow Series. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "Episode 19: Ezcapades feat. Double Date Night (Molly x Laura)". 28 December 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "The story of us". 2 September 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  4. "Advice To My 12 Years Old Self". YouTube . 11 October 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  5. "Molly Daniels Ellie". Tomorrow Series. 11 September 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  6. "Molly Daniels". IMDb . Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  7. "Molly Daniels". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 4 May 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  8. "A Chat With Molly Daniels Girlfriend Magazine". Tomorrow Series. 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  9. 1 2 3 "Molly Daniels". 21 August 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  10. "Molly Daniels Talks Tomorrow When The War Began". YouTube . 20 June 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  11. Hennig, Nicole (2017). "Chapter 3 A Guide to Some of the Best Podcasts". Library Technology Reports. 53 (2): 16–29. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  12. Korsten, Tracey (28 August 2018). "Interview: Wayne Hope". Glam Adelaide. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  13. Brygel, Jackie (2 September 2019). "The Story of Us". New Idea . Pacific Magazines . Retrieved 14 January 2020 via PressReader.
  14. Pobjie, Ben (29 August 2018). "Eight questions for 'small businessman' Wayne Hope". The Sydney Morning Herald . Nine Entertainment Co. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  15. "Double Date Night" . Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  16. "Awards Winner Announced". 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2022.