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Natalia Dyer
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Dyer in 2017
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Natalia Danielle Dyer

(1995-01-13) January 13, 1995 (age 30)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2004–present
Partner(s) Charlie Heaton (2016–present)

Natalia Danielle Dyer, born on January 13, 1995, is an American actress. She is famous for playing Nancy Wheeler in the popular Netflix show Stranger Things. This science fiction series started in 2016 and is still ongoing. Natalia has also acted in other TV shows and movies. These include the comedy thriller Based on a True Story from 2023. She also appeared in films like Yes, God, Yes (2019) and Velvet Buzzsaw (2019).

Early Life and First Roles

Natalia Danielle Dyer was born in Nashville, Tennessee. She has two sisters. Natalia began acting when she was a child. She performed in local community theater plays. Her first professional acting job was in the movie Hannah Montana: The Movie. This film was shot near her home in 2008.

After high school, Natalia moved to New York City. She studied at New York University.

Becoming an Actress

Natalia Dyer started her acting career as a teenager. She took part in projects filmed near her home in Tennessee. Her very first role on screen was Clarissa Granger in Hannah Montana: The Movie in 2009.

During these early years, she had small parts in movies. These included The Greening of Whitney Brown and Blue Like Jazz. Later, she starred in independent films like Don't Let Me Go.

Breakthrough Role in Stranger Things

When Natalia was 16, she filmed an indie movie called I Believe in Unicorns. This was her first big role. The film was shown for the first time in 2014.

Natalia's most well-known role is Nancy Wheeler. She plays this character in the Netflix series Stranger Things. This show made her very famous.

She has also acted in other independent films. One notable movie is the comedy-drama Yes, God, Yes (2019). In this film, she plays a Catholic school girl named Alice. Natalia also had supporting roles in horror movies. These include Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) and Things Heard & Seen (2021). In 2023, she starred in the horror film All Fun and Games.

Personal Life

Since 2016, Natalia Dyer has been in a relationship with English actor Charlie Heaton. They both act together in the show Stranger Things.

Film and Television Work

Natalia Dyer has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles.

Films

Year Title Role
2009 Hannah Montana: The Movie Clarissa Granger
2011 The Greening of Whitney Brown Lily
2012 Blue Like Jazz Grace
2014 I Believe in Unicorns Davina
2019 Velvet Buzzsaw Coco
2019 Yes, God, Yes Alice
2021 Things Heard & Seen Willis Howell
2023 All Fun and Games Billie

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2016–present Stranger Things Nancy Wheeler Main role
2023 Based on a True Story Chloe Lake Main role (season 1)

Awards and Recognitions

Natalia Dyer has received awards for her acting.

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2017 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Stranger Things Won
2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Stranger Things Nominated
2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Stranger Things Nominated

See also

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