Born in Senlis, Danielle, whose given Christian name remained a constant throughout her life, set her heart on becoming a "petit rat" (young ballet girl) at the prestigious Opéra de Paris from a very early age. Despite her fervent aspirations, she was initially denied admission due to her height, a setback that would ultimately prove a mere blip on the radar of her illustrious career. Undeterred, Danielle found solace in the Châtelet dancing school, where she remained for a period of five years, honing her craft and laying the foundation for her future success.
As she grew older, Danielle began to diversify her talents, taking on modeling gigs and securing her first minor roles in films. Her breakthrough performance came in the comedy "Les Duraton", where she portrayed the Duraton daughter with aplomb. This early success was merely the tip of the iceberg, as Danielle's career continued to flourish throughout the 1950s. She became a fixture in French crime and robber films, often playing the role of a sultry vamp, but also landed more nuanced roles in foreign productions. Her name appeared in the credits of films from the United States, England, Germany, and Portugal, a testament to her versatility and range.
Despite her promising start, Danielle's career began to wane after 1960, with her output dwindling and the quality of her films suffering as a result. One notable exception to this trend was "L'accident" by Gréville, a haunting noir film in which she played a school mistress on a Breton island. Her last on-screen appearance was in 1965, but Danielle continued to work in the entertainment industry, transitioning to the stage and television, where she remained a respected and accomplished performer.
