Danielle Spencer

Biography

Danielle Spencer (June 24, 1965 – August 11, 2025) was an American actress and former child star best known for her role as Dee Thomas on the ABC sitcom What's Happening!!, which ran from 1976 until 1979. She would later reprise the role on the series' sequel, What's Happening Now!! She also appears as a Co Pilot pilot in the film The First Class Cadet.

Known For

What's Happening!!

As Good as It Gets

What's Happening Now!!

Christmas at Walt Disney World

The Tap Dance Kid

All Movies (3)

• As Good as It Gets1997 · as Veterinarian
• Christmas at Walt Disney World1978 · as Self / Cinderella
• The Tap Dance Kid1978

All TV Shows (2)

• What's Happening Now!!1985 · as Dee Thomas
• What's Happening!!1976 · as Dee Thomas