Danielle Campbell was used to attention from an early age. In the USA, she became famous due to filming in various movies and TV series. Efforts, complex experience and objective attitude helped the woman perfectly convey the image of her heroines on the TV screen, writes chicagoka.com.
Childhood and youth
The future actress was born on January 30, 1995 in the suburbs of Chicago in a wealthy family. Her parents, Georganne and John Campbell, managed real estate funds. In addition to their daughter, the couple raised a younger son, Johnny. The children were always friendly and close.
Danielle began her acting career at the age of 11. Once, she and her mother went to a beauty salon for a haircut. While waiting for her mother, the girl accidentally ran into an agent who was looking for new faces for the film company.
At first, Danielle did not even expect that the agent would call back. However, the next day, she was officially invited to audition. The girl was distinguished by artistry and loved to be in the center of attention. Open, sweet and not limited by complexes, the child conquered the hearts of producers and got on TV screens. To get a secondary education, Danielle had to combine studying at school with shooting in films. She did her best.
Acting career
In 2006, Campbell first took part in a small television project. She appeared on the screens in the role of Gracey Hollander, the heroine of the famous series Prison Break. The thriller has earned great popularity and received favorable reviews from fans. Danielle, who starred in four episodes, was noticed by directors and producers. This was not surprising at all because at the age of 11, she played the victim of abduction.
At the beginning of 2000, young talents began their acting careers in the Disney company, which filmed movies and TV series for teenagers. Soon, Campbell got there too.
In 2010, the actress received a cameo role in the comedy telenovela Zeke and Luther. During this period, she played the main character in the musical family film Starstruck. After participating in the filming, Danielle signed a contract with Disney for further cooperation. After the role of Jessica Olson, who fell in love with a famous boy, Campbell became the idol of many teenagers.
In 2011, the comedy Prom was released, shot in the same genre as Starstruck. It received mixed reviews from critics. Still, the audience liked the project.
Another wave of popularity waited for Danielle after the role of the witch Davina Claire in the spin-off series The Vampire Diaries, The Originals. Work on the project started in 2013. Having won the love of TV viewers, the series was extended for 4 seasons.
In 2016, the actress starred in the film Race to Redemption. There, she showed her ability to stay in the saddle and endurance, playing a rider. In 2017, Campbell appeared in the series Famous in Love and Runaways. The projects were followed by thousands of fans from all over the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that the plots were continued in subsequent seasons.
Personal life and interesting facts
Danielle was rumored to be dating Sterling Knight. However, young people denied this information. In 2015, she started a relationship with musician Louis Tomlinson. Due to the incompatibility of characters, they broke up in 2017. In 2023, the actress announced her engagement to colleague Colin Woodell.
Regarding interesting facts:
- As a child, the actress starred in an advertisement for stuffed toys.
- The role of Davina Claire in The Originals required Danielle to wear wigs.
- Campbell adores animals and deals with issues of their protection. Four dogs live in the house of the actress.
- Danielle is energetic and enterprising. Her schedule is very tight. She surfs in her free time.
- If the actress had the opportunity to get superpowers, she would choose the ability to fly, which would allow her to travel without hindrance.
Campbell continues to appear in various films and series, delighting her fans with interesting roles.