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Biography
Danielle Campbell (born January 30, 1995) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Jessica Olson in the Disney Channel Original Movie StarStruck and as Simone Daniels in the Disney film Prom. She starred on the television series The Originals as Davina Claire from 2013–16.
Early life
Campbell is from Hinsdale, Illinois. Her parents are Georganne and John Campbell, and she has a younger brother. She was discovered in a hair salon in Chicago at the age of 10.
Career
Her first big break was as a guest star on Prison Break, appearing in five episodes. She also appeared in a nationwide commercial for Build-A-Bear Workshop and played the character of Darla in the 2008 movie The Poker House. In 2010, she appeared in the Disney Channel television series Zeke and Luther portraying Dani, before starring in the television movie StarStruck with Sterling Knight the same year. Upon StarStruck's release, she signed a development deal with Disney. She starred in the movie Prom, released on April 29, 2011, co-starring with Nicholas Braun, Nolan Sotillo and Aimee Teegarden.
In 2013, she was cast a starring role in the television series The Originals, where she portrayed the role of a powerful sixteen-year-old witch named Davina for the series' first three seasons. In late 2013, Campbell was announced to star in the 2015 film 16 South, alongside Luke Benward. In April 2015 Campbell shot the movie Race To Redemption where she had the lead role, alongside Aiden Flowers and Luke Perry; the movie was released in 2016. Campbell was also set to play Ellie Reed in the 2016 television series SINs and Maddy in the 2017 Fine Brothers production F*&% the Prom.
Personal life
Campbell lives in Atlanta, Georgia, while filming The Originals and the rest of the time in Chicago, Illinois.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Poker House | Darla | |
| 2011 | Prom | Simone Daniels | |
| 2012 | Madea's Witness Protection | Cindy Needleman | |
| 2016 | Race to Redemption | Hannah Rhodes | |
| 2017 | F*&% the Prom | Maddy | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Prison Break | Gracey Hollander | 4 episodes |
| 2010 | Zeke and Luther | Dani | Episode: "Double Crush" |
| 2010 | Starstruck | Jessica Olson | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2012 | Drop Dead Diva | Carla Middlen | Episode: "Family Matters" |
| 2013–2017 | The Originals | Davina Claire | Main role (seasons 1–3); guest (season 4); 65 episodes |
| 2017 | Hell's Kitchen | Herself | Episode: "Aerial Maneuvers" |