- Born
- Birth nameDanika Ann Yarosh
- Height5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
- Danika Yarosh is an actress best known for her role as Samantha opposite Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back directed by Academy Award winner Ed Zwick.
Danika was born in Morristown, New Jersey. An avid dancer, Danika quickly found her footing in the dance world, winning titles at many regional and national competitions. It was this high energy performance background paired with her extensive vocal training that enabled her graceful transition to the Broadway stage where she played Karen Davidson in the Tony Award winning hit Billy Elliot: The Musical. Since then, Danika has worked in various other mediums such as print, commercial, television, and film.
Some of Danika's most notable credits include Malina on the popular NBC series Heroes Reborn, Brooke in Netflix's Greenhouse Academy, Kelen in Blumhouse's The Purge, and Caroline 'Line' Found in The Miracle Season where she starred alongside Academy Award Winners Helen Hunt and William Hurt. Danika also recurred as fan-favorite Holly Herkimer on Showtime's hit series Shameless. Some of Danika's other credits include Law & Order: SVU, Chicago P.D, 1600 Penn, and See Dad Run.
Danika currently resides between Los Angeles and New Jersey.
- IMDb mini biography by: Pwrsk8r
- ParentsVictor YaroshLinda Yarosh
- RelativesMani Yarosh(Sibling)Peter Yarosh(Sibling)Erik Yarosh(Sibling)
- Gender / Gender identityFemale
- Loves dancing, drums, violin, field hockey, lacrosse, and boxing.
- Used to be a competitive dancer and figure skater.
- Played ballet girl Karen Davidson in Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway.
- Is of Ukrainian, Danish, Russian, German, and Swedish descent.
- Is the second youngest of four siblings.
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