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Born · March 23, 1966 (58 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Daniel was born and raised in London, England to a family completely immersed in show business. His mother Tessa Shaw was an actress, most notably of the 'Dr. Who' series fame and his father George Fathers, was one of the West End's most respected Scenic Designers. Known for his physical, as well as 'Machiavellian' roles, having been a former professional athlete (Rugby and Bull Riding), Daniel easily interchanges between American and UK accents, having moved to Canada when he was in his late teens. He is a former Canadian Armed Forces Militia Soldier and is still a Commissioned Officer in the British Army, as a part-time Instructor, which lends himself to playing his fare share of military and ex-military roles. However, he is also a trained dancer (Ballet Rambert, Central School of Dance), which helped in being cast on stage in the Tony Award Winning 'Mamma Mia!' by Phyllida Llyod, playing two of the Leads, Bill Austin and Harry Bright in the Toronto Company. Daniel is an accomplished equestrian and an expert swordsman, which he showed in CW's 'Reign' and 'Pompeii' Daniel's first big opportunity came as a young boy in front of Franco Zeffereli for the title role in the 1977 classic 'Jesus of Nazareth'. However, as a boy he was much more interested in sports, going on to be selected for England's U16 Rugby Final Trials and reaching the final of the All England Schools 400m Hurdles in which he came 5th. Daniel is known the world over by teens having starred in Disney's 'Camp Rock' movies opposite teen sensations, the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, playing the affable Brown Cessario, an old time rock 'n' roller and Uncle of the Jonas Brothers. 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam' won the Peoples Choice Award (2011). On the big screen, Daniel has starred opposite such stars as Oscar® nominee, Ellen Page in the critically acclaimed film, 'The Tracy Fragments', Sir Derek Jacobi ('Gladiator'), Ken Welsh ('The Void'). On television he played opposite Golden Globe nominated Tatiana Maslany in 'Orphan Black', Rob Lowe in Lifetime's 'Beach Girls'. For David Levien and Brian Koppleman of 'Billions' fame, Daniel reprized his role as gangster poker player 'Muff Lannigan' opposite Michael Madsen. As a Presenter/Host he was privileged to present at the inaugural Canadian Screen Awards in 2013, of which the show he hosted, 'Canada's Greatest Know It All' for Discovery, was a nominated for numerous CSA's in 2013 and 2014.
Joseph of Arimathea
0.0
2025
The Harbinger
4.3
2023
Avega · (2 episodes)
6.4
2023
Osfar · (1 episode)
6.7
2022
Lord Humfrey Lefford · (2 episodes)
8.4
2022
Henry Wright · (1 episode)
6.5
2021
Dutch Roncalli
6.5
2019
Perry Bulmer
5.8
2019
Sgt. Robert Kloskowski
5.6
2018
Rudy Moore
6.6
2017
Vincent
6.0
2016
Fernando · (1 episode)
8.0
2016
Hansmeed · (1 episode)
6.7
2015
Mr.Koslow
6.2
2014
Dr. Kitleman · (1 episode)
5.7
2014
Captain Vaughn
5.7
2013
Terrance · (1 episode)
7.8
2013
Jimmy Reeves · (1 episode)
6.0
2012
Brown Cesario
6.3
2010
Dr. Julian Hennessey · (1 episode)
6.8
2009
Nigel Healing
6.5
2009
Brown Cesario
6.4
2008
Calvin Baker · (1 episode)
7.7
2008
Stewart Forrest · (3 episodes)
8.3
2007
Elegant Pimp Daddy
6.0
2007
Cute Guy · (1 episode)
4.0
2006
(6 episodes)
4.0
2005
British Reporter
5.4
2005
Stanton
5.0
2005
Ivana's Lawyer
3.5
2005
Muff Lanagan (uncredited) · (1 episode)
6.3
2005
Muff Lanagan · (1 episode)
6.3
2005
Priest
4.0
2002
Male Reporter / Journalist #1
5.2
2002
Jared Endelman · (1 episode)
2.5
2002
Tina's Dad · (1 episode)
6.6
2001
Bligh · (1 episode)
6.7
1999