Person

Danielle Spencer

Acting · 1965–2025 · Trenton, New Jersey, USA

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.

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  What's Happening!!

  Dee Thomas

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  As Good as It Gets

  Veterinarian

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  What's Happening Now!!

  Dee Thomas

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  Christmas at Walt Disney World

  Self / Cinderella

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  The Tap Dance Kid

  1978

• 1997As Good as It GetsVeterinarian
• 1985What's Happening Now!!Dee Thomas
• 1978Christmas at Walt Disney WorldSelf / Cinderella
• 1978The Tap Dance Kid
• 1976What's Happening!!Dee Thomas