Daniel's illustrious acting career began before the age of six in late 1997, with a series of commercials for reputable brands such as The Royal Canadian Mint, Bounce, General Mills, Hallmark Cards, Cottonelle, Oscar Mayer, and Toys R Us, among many others.
In 1998, Daniel landed a significant role in the HBO movie "Aldrich Ames: Traitor Within," working alongside acclaimed actors Timothy Hutton and Shelley Long. He further honed his craft by appearing in notable productions like "Vanished Without a Trace" (NBC),"One Special Night" (CBS),"Guilty Hearts" (CBS),and "Angel Eyes," alongside the likes of James Garner, Julie Andrews, and Jennifer Lopez.
Daniel's most notable role to date is likely his portrayal of Edwin, the younger brother of Derek, in the popular family show "Life With Derek." The show, which began filming in 2004 and concluded its seven-year run with seventy episodes in 2007, also spawned a spin-off titled "Derek Goes On Vacation," which was completed in October 2009 and is set for release in early 2010.
Throughout his career, Daniel has been featured on prominent entertainment programs such as "Entertainment Tonight (Canada)," "Canada AM (CTV)," "Sky TV (Britain)," and "The Zone (YTV)."
Daniel's impressive list of accolades includes three Young Artist Award nominations. In 2003, he was recognized in the Best Performance in a TV Movie category for his supporting role in "Mom's on Strike." He received subsequent nominations in 2006 for Best Young Ensemble Performance for "Life With Derek" and in 2008 for Best Performance in a TV series for his supporting role as Edwin Venturi.
In addition to his acting accomplishments, Daniel graduated from the Vancouver Film School in 2011 with a focus on screenwriting.