This article is about the Australian actress. For the Indian-American author, see Molly Daniels (author).
Molly Daniels
Birth placeMelbourne
ParentsRobyn Butler (mother)
Wayne Hope (stepfather)
Alma materSwinburne University
OccupationActress, writer, director, producer
Years active2004–present
Known forYou're Skitting Me
Tomorrow When the War Began
Ronny Chieng: International Student
Notable worksThe InBESTigators

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 is also a co-host on the ABC children's podcast Short and Curly.

Early life and education

Molly Daniels was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia.[1][2] Her parents are actors and filmmakers Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope;[3][4] Hope is her step-father.[5]

After graduating from high school, she studied film and television at Swinburne University in 2014.[1] She studied at the IO Theater in Chicago, US.[6]

Career

Daniels began her acting career in 2004, when she played a flower girl in the SBS comedy series Stories from the Golf.[citation needed]

In 2008, she played Sam Angel in the comedy series Very Small Business, reprising the role in 2018.[7] From 2012-2013, she was a performer as well as writer and director on the Australian children's sketch comedy show You're Skitting Me.[citation needed]

In 2016, she played the lead role of Ellie in Tomorrow, When the War Began.[8][9][10] For this role, she undertook stunt and firearms training.[11]

She portrayed one of the main characters, Asher, in the ABC series Ronny Chieng: International Student.[10]

She wrote for The InBESTigators, an Australian mockumentary children's television series that focuses on themes of friendship, responsibility, and teamwork.[2] She was also co-host and writer on the ABC children's podcast Short & Curly.[10][12][13][14][15]

Daniels worked as a producer and director on the 2016 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.[16]

Filmography

Actor

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

Writer

YearTitleEpisodes/ DescriptionIdentification
2015Short & Curly81 episodes. Also co-hostPodcast
2015Young Love8 episodesTV series
2016Double Date Night6 episodesTV series
2017The Y2K Bug1 episode: City Cop: Murder UnitTV series
2019The InBESTigators12 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.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Episode 19: Ezcapades feat. Double Date Night (Molly x Laura)". 28 December 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  2. ^ "The story of us". 2 September 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  3. ^ Rigden, Clare (10 September 2022). "ABC's Summer Love: Robyn Butler worked with hubby Wayne Hope both in front of and behind the camera". The West Australian. Archived 21 September 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  4. ^ Pobjie, Ben (29 August 2018). "Eight questions for 'small businessman' Wayne Hope". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived 11 September 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  5. ^ Korsten, Tracey (28 August 2018). "Interview: Wayne Hope". Glam Adelaide. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Molly Daniels Ellie". Tomorrow Series. 11 September 2017. Retrieved 4 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. ^ "Tomorrow, When The War Began – The Series Full Cast Announcement!". Tomorrow Series. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  10. ^ "Molly Daniels". 21 August 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  11. ^ "Molly Daniels Talks Tomorrow When The War Began". YouTube. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  12. ^ Hennig, Nicole (2017). "Chapter 3 A Guide to Some of the Best Podcasts". Library Technology Reports. 53 (2): 16–29. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  13. ^ Korsten, Tracey (28 August 2018). "Interview: Wayne Hope". Glam Adelaide. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  14. ^ Brygel, Jackie (2 September 2019). "The Story of Us". New Idea. Pacific Magazines. Retrieved 14 January 2020. – via PressReader
  15. ^ Pobjie, Ben (29 August 2018). "Eight questions for 'small businessman' Wayne Hope". The Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co.. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  16. ^ "Double Date Night". Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  17. ^ "Awards Winner Announced". 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2022.