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Personal Info

Birth date

1966-03-23 (59 Years)

Gender

Male

Known for

Acting

Place of birth

London, England, UK

Also known as

-

Daniel Fathers

Biography

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.

Filmography

Acting

2025The Last Supper as Joseph of Arimathea

2023Punch as The Harbinger

2023The Ark (2 Episodes) as Avega

2022The Witcher: Blood Origin (1 Episode) as Osfar

2022House of the Dragon (2 Episodes) as Lord Humfrey Lefford

2021Whitstable Pearl (1 Episode) as Henry Wright

2020The Dark Tower as Abel Vannay

2019Very Valentine as Dutch Roncalli

2019Project Ithaca as Perry Bulmer

2018Mute as Sgt. Robert Kloskowski

2017A Christmas Prince as Rudy Moore

2016The Void as Vincent

2016Atlanta (1 Episode) as Fernando

2015Dark Matter (1 Episode) as Hansmeed

2014An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight as Mr.Koslow

2014Remedy (1 Episode) as Dr. Kitleman

2013Time of Death as Captain Vaughn

2013Orphan Black (1 Episode) as Terrance

2013Transporter: The Series (1 Episode) as Jimmy Reeves

2010Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam as Brown Cesario

2009The Listener (1 Episode) as Dr. Julian Hennessey

2009Pontypool as Nigel Healing

2008Camp Rock as Brown Cesario

2008Magic Flute Diaries as Jeremy (Producer)

2008Murdoch Mysteries (1 Episode) as Calvin Baker

2007Heartland (3 Episodes) as Stewart Forrest

2007The Tracey Fragments as Elegant Pimp Daddy

2006The Jane Show (1 Episode) as Cute Guy

2005Crazy for Christmas as Arthur Finnegan

2005Beach Girls (6 Episodes) as Unknown

2005Murder in the Hamptons as British Reporter

2005Plague City: SARS in Toronto as Stanton

2005Trump Unauthorized as Ivana's Lawyer

2005Tilt (1, 1 Episode) as Muff Lanagan (uncredited), Muff Lanagan

2002The Brady Bunch in the White House as Priest

2002Global Heresy as Male Reporter / Journalist #1

2002Street Time (1 Episode) as Jared Endelman

2001Tracker (1 Episode) as Tina's Dad

1999Relic Hunter (1 Episode) as Bligh