Personal Info
Birth date
1981-10-04 (43 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Sydney, Australia
Also known as
دنیل لیسینگ
Daniel Lissing
Biography
Daniel Lissing (born October 4, 1981) is an Australian actor. He landed his first U.S role in 2012 on ABC's Last Resort (2012) then went on to star in Hallmark's When Calls the Heart (2014). His credits in Australia include being a series regular on Crownies (2011), plus playing the lead role in the feature film, The Cure (2014). Additional credits include the feature film, John Doe: Vigilante (2014), and numerous television series, such as Cops LAC (2010), Out of the Blue (2008), Packed to the Rafters (2008), and Home and Away (2010). He is one of the most talented actors to appear in Hallmark movies. Inside Film magazine chose Daniel as one of Australia's rising talents.
Filmography
The Rookie
8.534
Overview:
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.S.W.A.T.
8.061
Overview:
A Los Angeles S.W.A.T. sergeant is assigned to lead a highly skilled unit in the community where he grew up. Torn between loyalty to the streets, where the cops are sometimes the enemy, and allegiance to his brothers in blue, he strategically straddles the two worlds.Blindspot
7.4
Overview:
A vast international plot explodes when a beautiful Jane Doe is discovered naked in Times Square, completely covered in mysterious, intricate tattoos with no memory of who she is or how she got there. But there's one tattoo that is impossible to miss: the name of FBI agent Kurt Weller, emblazoned across her back. "Jane," Agent Weller and the rest of the FBI quickly realize that each mark on her body is a crime to solve, leading them closer to the truth about her identity and the mysteries to be revealed.When Calls the Heart
8.258
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Elizabeth Thatcher, a young school teacher from a wealthy Eastern family, migrates from the big city to teach school in a small coal mining town in the west.The Cleaning Lady
7.527
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A whip-smart doctor comes to the U.S. for a medical treatment to save her ailing son. But when the system fails and pushes her into hiding, she refuses to be beaten down and marginalized. Instead, she becomes a cleaning lady for the mob and starts playing the game by her own rules.Timeless
7.248
Overview:
A mysterious criminal steals a secret state-of-the-art time machine, intent on destroying America as we know it by changing the past. Our only hope is an unexpected team: a scientist, a soldier and a history professor, who must use the machine's prototype to travel back in time to critical events. While they must make every effort not to affect the past themselves, they must also stay one step ahead of this dangerous fugitive. But can this handpicked team uncover the mystery behind it all and end his destruction before it's too late?Last Resort
6.711
Overview:
When the crew of the U.S. ballistic missile submarine Colorado refuse to fire nuclear weapons at Pakistan without confirmation of the orders, they are fired upon and declared rogue enemies of their own country.Eye Candy
6.3
Overview:
Tech genius Lindy, convinced by her roommate to begin online dating, begins to suspect that one of her mysterious suitors may be a deadly cyber stalker. When her friends at the elusive cyber-police uncover a potential serial killer in Manhattan, all signs point to one of Lindy’s dates. Teaming up with this band of hackers Lindy works to solve the murders while unleashing her own style of justice on the streets of New York City.Underbelly
6.452
Overview:
Underbelly is an Australian television true crime-drama series, each series is a stand alone story based on real-life events.Cops L.A.C.
9
Overview:
Cops L.A.C. is a 2010 Australian television police drama, which screened on the Nine Network. The series followed the work of officers at the Seaview Local Area Command, a fictitious police response area of the 'State Police' set in harbourside Sydney, New South Wales. The first series premiered on 2 September 2010, in the same timeslot of Network Ten's police drama Rush. On 22 November 2010, the Nine Network cancelled the show due to the high production costs.Catering Christmas
6.4
Overview:
A fledgling caterer, Molly Frost, is hired by Jean Harrison, the perfectionistic director of the renowned Harrison Foundation, to cater this year’s annual Christmas Gala dinner. Things get complicated when Molly falls for Jean’s nephew, Carson, 30s, a travel photographer with no desire to take over the family’s foundation… until his aunt assigns him to the task of making sure the catered dinner goes perfectly.A December Bride
7
Overview:
Aspiring interior designer Layla is dreading the Christmastime wedding of her cousin who’s marrying Layla’s ex-fiancé. Although Seth is the one responsible for introducing the bride and groom, she begrudgingly accepts his offer to be her date as she’s out of options. Seth gets carried away at the reception and announces they’re engaged, forcing a mortified Layla to keep up the pretense.When Calls The Heart: New Year's Wish
NYR
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A fresh start for Jack and Elizabeth, a surprise guest for Abigail, an adventure for Rosemary and Lee, an unwanted visitor from Pastor Hogan's past, and new beginnings for the town makes this the most unforgettable New Year's celebration Hope Valley has ever seen.A Christmas Star
6.4
Overview:
Madeline Baggett is an astronomer who searches for life beyond Earth, and when she believes she has found it. With refractors, telescopes, and a small film crew in tow, Madeline arrives and sets up in Summit Ridge where she meets widowed National Park Ranger Ryan Sparks and his young daughter, Celeste. With Ryan’s help, Madeline begins to chart the celestial event which brings the pair closer to finding love under the stars.Christmas in Love
6.1
Overview:
Ellie Hartman is an aspiring crafter working in her small town’s bakery making famous Christmas Kringles. When the new, big-city CEO Nick Carlingson visits the bakery, he arrives filled with modernization ideas destined to lay off many employees.John Doe: Vigilante
6.427
Overview:
When John Doe is convicted of being a vigilante serial killer, a vigilante group named 'Speak for the Dead' emerges in support of John's cause—elevating the debate about justice versus vengeance.Santa Tell Me
7.1
Overview:
When Olivia, a successful interior designer, finds an old letter from Santa promising she’ll meet the love of her life by Christmas Eve — and that his name will be Nick — she’s stunned to meet not one, but three guys named Nick.” In addition to navigating three holiday romances, she finds herself drawn to a co-worker.Christmas Keepsake
NYR
Overview:
A father bonds with his daughter and stumbles upon an unexpected romance while tracking down the original owner of a Christmas time capsule.When Hope Calls Christmas
6.4
Overview:
When Harper's Bazaar chooses Brookfield to be featured for its "Country Christmas" magazine piece, the residents all band together to make the town into a Christmas wonderland. Meanwhile, old flames are fanned, new romances are sparked, and some unexpected visitors show up just in time for the holidays.The Cure
4.3
Overview:
When a young female scientist discovers that the pharmaceutical company she works for had developed a cure for cancer years earlier, she attempts to release it to the world. Knowing that they make more money from chemotherapy drugs than the cure, the company does everything it can to stop her.When Calls The Heart: The Christmas Wishing Tree
6
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Hope Valley is buzzing from the introduction of the Wishing Tree, with all the townspeople eagerly placing their wishes on its branches in the hopes they will be granted. Elizabeth wishes for Jack's return. Meanwhile, Abigail spearheads the town's first Christmas parade, featuring an energetic band, led by Bill. Abigail's newly adopted son, Cody, tries to make their first Christmas together special, connecting her past with their future. Rosemary and Lee discover the importance of Christmas traditions and treasured memories. Meanwhile, Doctor Carson Shepherd exhibits faith and resilience in trying to heal and inspire a guarded woman who has given up on the spirit of Christmas. Also, disgraced former mayor, Henry Gowen, gets a second chance at redemption.When Calls The Heart: Christmas
6
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An intriguing peddler comes to Hope Valley selling the townspeople his wares and teaching them valuable lessons about joy and giving. When the townspeople realize that the recently displaced settlers in the area will not have a proper Christmas, they come together to create a special holiday celebration — including a Nativity presentation from the schoolchildren — that will infuse everyone with the true spirit of Christmas.Renovation Romance
NYR
Overview:
When Chelsea is forced to go to New Hampshire during Christmas to film her and her boyfriend's television show "Renovation Romance," she finds herself in a precarious situation with her career and relationship.When Calls The Heart: Forever In My Heart
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From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin and Jack Wagner star in When Calls the Heart: Forever in My Heart. While Jack attempts to help a young settler couple reconcile their differences, Elizabeth tries to inspire her students, particularly Cody's sister, Becky, who has returned to Hope Valley in a wheelchair. Everyone is surprised when Carolyn Connors, Cody and Becky's long-lost, wealthy aunt, arrives to whisk them out of Abigail's care and raise them on her own. Meanwhile, Henry is arrested for sabotaging Lee's sawmill, and Lee's romantic intentions for Rosemary may also be sabotaged when a producer casts Rosemary in his upcoming film!When Calls The Heart: The Heart Of Faith
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Overview:
From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin and Jack Wagner star in When Calls the Heart: The Heart of Faith, a beautiful story originally released as "The Heart of Christmas." Christmas is coming to Hope Valley and everyone's in a festive mood. Rosemary and Lee have returned from their honeymoon to reside in their new row house next to Elizabeth, who's busy helping her students mount a nativity play. A traveling peddler, Sam, is mistaken for Santa by the kids… and then mistaken for a thief—temporarily—by Jack! But Elizabeth is stunned when word arrives that the supply train has derailed. Without costumes for the play, food for the feast and presents for the kids, Christmas will be ruined! It takes a lot of faith, spirit, and the cooperation of friends and family to show Hope Valley what Christmas is all about!When Calls The Heart: Heart Of The Family
NYR
Overview:
Elizabeth returns to Hope Valley and immediately volunteers to look after a neighbor's rural homestead…and his two children, an undertaking which proves to be a bigger chore than she'd imagined. But when Jack lends a hand, and they wind up chatting by the fire, all seems right in Hope Valley and the world. Meanwhile, in Hamilton, Bill Avery sets about busting a counterfeiting ring wide open, an endeavor which surprisingly leads him to Hope Valley, where he mysteriously declines Jack's help. But Bill isn't the only big-town visitor: Elizabeth is even more surprised to see her former suitor, Charles Kensington, standing right in the middle of her schoolhouse!When Calls the Heart: A Telling Silence
NYR
Overview:
Based on the book series by Janette Oke comes When Calls the Heart: A Telling Silence. Elizabeth and Jack help the Coal Valley residents cope with the fatal mining accident while learning to overcome their own differences. Elizabeth takes a special interest in one of her students affected by the mine disaster, Rosaleen, while Jack investigates a mysterious fire that burned down the town's church. Suspicion hangs over widow and rival spiritual leader Cat Montgomery, who may have turned to arson out of anger towards the Pacific Northwest Mining Company, which also owned the church. While Jack questions Cat about the fire, he is summoned to Elizabeth's aid when Rosaleen goes missing. Jack and Elizabeth must unite to find the troubled girl and uncover evidence of Cat's innocence.When Calls the Heart: Rules of Engagement
NYR
Overview:
A surprise arrival shakes things up in the sixth When Calls the Heart film. Just when Elizabeth thinks she has Jack back for good, a beautiful woman arrives in Coal Valley threatening to ruin their budding love. Saddened by the turn of events, Elizabeth considers a job offer back east. Another visitor, inspector Bill Avery, sends waves through the town as he helps Jack uncover what really led to the mine explosion. With townspeople pointing fingers at each other and tensions at an all-time high, Abigail, Jack and Elizabeth are forced to make difficult decisions in life and love that will change their paths forever.When Calls The Heart: Troubled Hearts
NYR
Overview:
From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin and Jack Wagner star in When Calls the Heart: Troubled Hearts. Big revelations are in store for Hope Valley as Elizabeth moves into her own rowhouse, dismaying Jack, who has been planning to build a new home for the both of them. Rosemary discovers that Lee has taken out a loan and worries that he is in financial difficulties. And Jesse, the young drifter who works in Abigail's kitchen, has information that could ruin Pastor Frank's good standing in Hope Valley, and begins his plan to extort the pastor with an old "Wanted" poster.When Calls The Heart: Heart Of A Hero
NYR
Overview:
From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin and Jack Wagner star in When Calls the Hear: Heart of a Hero. New arrivals bring excitement, love and danger to Hope Valley. Pastor Frank has been reinstated following the revelation of his criminal past, but the arrival of his old cohorts, the Garrison Gang, are making life and his relationship with Abigail very tense. Bill Avery has his own debt to settle with Jake Garrison, and Jack intends to stay Bill's hand from killing the man. Meanwhile, Lee's foot injury brings a pretty nurse, Faith Carter from Hamilton and soon after, her possessive fiancé. And Jack rises to the defense of new settlers on Gowen's land when Gowen abruptly raises their rent.Acting
2025Christmas Keepsake as Tom
2024Santa Tell Me as Chris Davis / Nick C. Davis
2024Renovation Romance as Cooper
2022Catering Christmas as Carson Jacob Harrison
2022The Cleaning Lady (1 Episode) as Brandon
2021When Hope Calls Christmas as Jack Thornton
2021A Christmas Star as Ryan Sparks
2018Christmas in Love as Nick Carlingson
2018When Calls the Heart: Close to My Heart as Jack Thornton
2018The Rookie (3 Episodes) as Sterling Freeman
2018When Calls the Heart: Weather the Storm as Jack Thornton
2018When Calls the Heart: My Heart Is Yours as Jack Thornton
2018When Calls the Heart: Home Is Where the Heart Is as Jack Thornton
2018When Calls the Heart: Hearts and Minds as Jack Thornton
2018When Calls the Heart: The Heart of Homecoming as Jack Thornton
2017When Calls The Heart: The Christmas Wishing Tree as Jack Thornton
2017S.W.A.T. (5 Episodes) as Ty
2017When Calls the Heart: Heart of a Secret as Jack Thornton
2017When Calls the Heart: Healing Heart as Jack Thornton
2017When Calls The Heart: Heart Of A Teacher as Jack Thornton
2017When Calls The Heart: Heart Of Truth as Jack Thornton
2017When Calls The Heart: The Heart Of The Community as Jack Thornton
2017When Calls The Heart: The Heart Of Faith as Jack Thornton
2016When Calls The Heart: Christmas as Jack Thornton
2016A December Bride as Seth
2016When Calls the Heart: Hearts in Question as Jack Thornton
2016Timeless (1 Episode) as Jesse James
2016When Calls The Heart: Forever In My Heart as Jack Thornton
2016When Calls The Heart: Heart Of A Hero as Jack Thornton
2016When Calls The Heart: Troubled Hearts as Jack Thornton
2016When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart as Jack Thornton
2015When Calls The Heart: New Year's Wish as Jack Thornton
2015When Calls The Heart: Follow Your Heart as Jack Thornton
2015Blindspot (1 Episode) as Tom Jakeman
2015When Calls The Heart: Heart And Home as Jack Thornton
2015When Calls The Heart: Heart Of The Family as Jack Thornton
2015When Calls The Heart: Heart And Soul as Jack Thornton
2015When Calls The Heart: Trials Of The Heart as Jack Thornton
2015The Answers as Nathan
2015Eye Candy (2 Episodes) as Ben
2014When Calls the Heart: Change of Heart as Jack Thornton
2014When Calls the Heart: Rules of Engagement as Jack Thornton
2014When Calls the Heart: Second Chances as Jack Thornton
2014When Calls the Heart: The Dance as Jack Thornton
2014When Calls the Heart: A Telling Silence as Jack Thornton
2014When Calls the Heart: Lost & Found as Jack Thornton
2014John Doe: Vigilante as Jake
2014The Cure as Ryan
2014When Calls the Heart (48 Episodes) as Jack Thornton
2012Last Resort (13 Episodes) as James King
2010Cops L.A.C. (1 Episode) as Ryan
2009Multiple Choice as Unknown
2008Underbelly (1 Episode) as Jogger
Production
2021A Christmas Star ... Executive Producer
Writing
2015The Answers ... Writer