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Daniel Fathers

Actor
Born March 23, 1966 (58 years)
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.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • The Void
  • Heartland
  • Relic Hunter
  • Crazy for Christmas
  • The Border
  • Tracker
  • Haven't We Met Before
  • Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science
  • 72 Hours: True Crime
Known For
  • The Void
  • Pontypool
  • Camp Rock
  • Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
  • A Christmas Prince
  • The Tracey Fragments
  • Project Ithaca
  • Crazy for Christmas
  • Time of Death
  • Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight
  • Very Valentine
  • Punch

Filmography

2023
Punch · as The Harbinger
2022
The Witcher: Blood Origin (TV Series) · as Osfar
2022
House of the Dragon (TV Series) · as Lord Humfrey Lefford
2021
Whitstable Pearl (TV Series) · as Henry Wright
2020
The Dark Tower · as Abel Vannay
2019
Very Valentine · as Dutch Roncalli
2019
Project Ithaca · as Perry Bulmer
2018
Mute · as Sgt. Robert Kloskowski
2017
Tokyo Trial · as U.s. Officer
2017
A Christmas Prince · as Rudy Moore
2017
Snatch (TV Series) · as Clarence Perry
2016
The Void · as Vincent
2016
Tokyo Trial (TV Series) · as U.s. Officer
2016
Atlanta (TV Series) · as Fernando
2015
Dark Matter (TV Series) · as Hansmeed
2014
2014
Remedy (TV Series) · as Dr. Kitleman
2013
Reign (2013) (TV Series) · as Alec
2013
Time of Death · as Captain Vaughn
2013
Orphan Black (TV Series) · as Terrance
2012
Transporter (TV Series) · as Jimmy Reeves
2011
Combat Hospital (TV Series) · as Sergeant Harry Gleed
2011
Really Me! (TV Series) · as John Donkers
2011
King (2011) (TV Series) · as T.j. Morris
2010
The Adventures of Chuck & Friends (TV Series) · as Mr. Scoopinbottom
2010
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam · as Brown Cesario
2009
The Line (TV Series) · as Colin
2009
The Listener (TV Series) · as Dr. Julian Hennessey
2009
Trust Me (2009) (TV Series) · as Jan Elfers
2008
Pontypool · as Nigel Healing
2008
90210 (TV Series) · as Nic
2008
Flashpoint (TV Series) · as Tyler Hewitt
2008
Camp Rock · as Brown Cesario
2008
Magic Flute Diaries · as Jeremy (producer)
2008
The Border (TV Series) · as Casper Malan
2008
Murdoch Mysteries (TV Series) · as Calvin Baker
2007
The Tracey Fragments · as Elegant Pimp Daddy
2007
Heartland (TV Series) · as Stewart Forrest
2005
Crazy for Christmas · as Arthur Finnegan
2005
Beautiful People (TV Series) · as Richard Manning
2005
Beach Girls (TV Series)
2005
Million Dollar Murder · as British Reporter
2005
2005
Trump Unauthorized · as Ivana's Lawyer
2005
Tilt (TV Series) · as Muff Lanagan
2004
The Jane Show (TV Series) · as Cute Guy
2004
The Murdoch Mysteries (2004) (TV Series) · as Audience Member
2003
Rhinoceros Eyes · as Producer
2003
72 Hours: True Crime (TV Series) · as Dr. John Schneeberger
2002
2002
Rock My World · as Male Reporter / Journalist #1
2002
Street Time (TV Series)
2002
2001
Tracker (TV Series) · as Tina's Dad
2001
Leap Years (TV Series) · as Limo Driver
2000
1999
Relic Hunter (TV Series) · as Bligh
1997
Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science (TV Series) · as Detective Randy Horn

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