Danielle Nicolet’s life and career explored beyond the roles on screen

Danielle Nicolet’s life and career explored beyond the roles on screen

Danielle Nicolet is an American television and film actress. She is one of the most versatile actresses in Hollywood. Nicolet is best known for her roles in 3rd Rock from the Sun, Second Time Around, The Starter Wife, Family Tools, and The Flash. Her ability to play both comedic and dramatic roles has made her one of the fan favourites.

Danielle Nicolet attends an Atlanta Premier at American Spirit Works and the Fire & Ice Gala Benefiting Fresh2o
Danielle Nicolet attends an Atlanta Premier at American Spirit Works (L) and the Fire & Ice Gala Benefiting Fresh2o (R). Photo: Prince Williams, Paul Archuleta (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Danielle has also ventured into the world of voice acting. She has graced many video games and animations with her iconic voice.
  • She was born Danielle Diggs on 24 November 1973 in Ashtabula, Ohio, United States.
  • The American actress started pursuing gymnastics at a young age.
  • She studied acting in college.

Profile summary

Full name

Danielle Nicolet

Gender

Female

Date of birth

24 November 1973

Age

52 years (as of February 2026)

Place of birth

Ashtabula, Ohio, United States

Current residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

African-American

Zodiac sign

Sagittarius

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height

5′ (152 cm)

Weight

119 lb (54 kg)

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Father

Richard Diggs

Mother

Patricia Rose

Siblings

1

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Mike Kussman

Profession

Actress

Instagram

@daninicolet

Facebook

@Danielle Nicolet

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Who is Danielle Nicolet?

Danielle Nicolet was born Danielle Diggs. She is an American actress who has been in the industry for over three decades. Nicolet began acting in the early 1990s. She had a recurring role in the ABC sitcom Family Matters.

How old is Danielle Nicolet?

Danielle Nicolet's age is 52 years as of February 2026. She was born on 24 November 1973, and her Zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Top 5 facts about Danielle Nicolet
Top 5 facts about Danielle Nicolet. Photo: Paul Archuleta (modified by author)
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Where is Danielle Nicolet from?

Danielle Nicolet from Family Matters was born in a working-class neighbourhood in Ashtabula, Ohio, United States of America. The famous actress is the daughter of Patricia Rose (mother) and Richard Diggs (father). Danielle Nicolet's ethnicity is African-American, and she is a Christian.

Her mother, Patricia Rose, was an actress. Danielle has a brother, Rick Nicolet, who is a producer and writer. Growing up, Nicolet watched her mother rehearsing lines and preparing scripts. This triggered her interest in movies and TV shows.

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Nicolet would watch films to get a glimpse of how professional actors handled the demands of each character. At six, she shifted her liking from film to gymnastics. Danielle was so good at it that her coaches predicted she would have a great future in that field.

Her home town offered limited gymnastic opportunities, so she moved to southern California with her family to train in gymnastics. Young Danielle Nicolet pursued gymnastics for a while. In college, she pursued acting, which was her first love.

Danielle Nicolet attends the SPiN Nationals Celebrity Awards Night Gala at Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, California
Danielle Nicolet attends the SPiN Nationals Celebrity Awards Night Gala at Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Momodu Mansaray
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What is Danielle Nicolet known for?

Nicolet is known for her excellent portrayal of various characters in movies and TV shows. The American actress began her career in the 1990s on the ABC sitcom Family Matters. Later, she took up the role of Caryn on the NBC sitcom, Third Rock from the Sun, between 1991 and 2011.

Danielle Nicolet's Storm feature was between 2011 and 2012. She was Storm in 12 episodes of Marvel Anime's X-Men. Danielle portrays the role of Cecile Horton in The Flash TV series, which has been airing since 2015. Below is a look at some of Danielle Nicolet's movies and TV shows.

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Movies

Title

Year

Role

13

2023

Herself

In Training

2022

Boss

Faith Based

2020

Tiffany

Acrimony

2018

Sara

Deidra & Laney Rob a Train

2017

Marigold Tanner

Believe

2016

Sharon Joseph

Central Intelligence

2016

Maggie

Good Session

2015

Andrea

All Stars

2014

Kim Lockemer

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

2011

Karui (voice: English version)

TV shows

Title

Year

Role

The Flash

2015- 2023

Cecile Horton

Supergirl

2017

Cecile Horton

Da Jammies

2015- 2016

LaLa (voice)

Real Husbands of Hollywood

2016

Ms, Turner

The Game

2014- 2015

Yana

Key and Peele

2012- 2015

Girlfriend/ Andrea/ Wife #2

NFL Rush Zone

2012- 2013

Shandra/ Steeler Stella (voice)

Elementary

2013

Jennifer Sayles

Family Tools

2013

Stitch Bichette

Warehouse 13

2012

Deb Staley

The Protector

2011

Adrian Marsh

Who is Vonda Mahoney on Family Matters?

On Family Matters, actress Danielle Nicolet played the character of Vonda Mahoney. In the show, Vonda Mahoney appeared as a girl who caught the attention of Eddie Winslow. She sought to be popular, but Steve Urkel advised her to value herself.

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Danielle Nicolet's net worth

Danielle Nicolet is an American actress with an estimated net worth of $500 thousand. Most of her wealth comes from her long-running acting career.

Who is Danielle Nicolet's husband?

She is married to Mike Kussman. He designs and sells high-end furniture. Kussman runs a company called SLTWTR Co., which sells 100% handmade custom furniture.

Born and raised in Southern California, Michael Kussman has always been inspired by the ocean. He is a lifelong surfer whose artistic eye is influenced by nature. There is no public mention of Danielle Nicolet's kids.

Danielle Nicolet attends the Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party at Sunset Tower in Los Angeles, California
Danielle Nicolet attends the Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party at Sunset Tower in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Leon Bennett
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Community outreach

Actress Danielle Nicolet is involved in various charity causes. She has a particular interest in helping women rebuild their lives after completing their jail or prison terms. Talking about the 2025 100 Women Matter Gala that is about this cause, she took to IG to say:

A powerful evening at the 100 Women Matter Gala ✨ Celebrating second chances for women rebuilding after incarceration. So moved by their mission and grateful for the opportunity to support - truly inspiring 🙌🏽

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Danielle Nicolet's height

Her height is 5 feet or 152 cm and weighs about 119 lb or 54 kg. Danielle has black hair and dark brown eyes. Her bra, shoe and dress sizes are 34C, 7 US, and 6 US, respectively.

Trivia

  • Danielle Nicolet's favourite director is Billy Wilder.
  • She is a huge sports fan.
  • The American actress is an animal lover.
  • She directed her first feature in 2025.
  • Nicolet works out for health reasons.

Danielle Nicolet is one of the most consistent performers in the movie industry. She has not shown any signs of stopping, even after being in the industry for over 30 years. She is an inspiration to many and a force to be reckoned with.

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