Daniel Monks is an accomplished actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his performances, including the Best Actor in a Play award at the 2020 The Stage Debut Awards and the nomination for Best West End Debut Performer. He has also been recognized for his work in film, including nominations for Best Lead Actor in a Film at the 2018 Australian Academy of Cinema & Television Arts (AACTA) Awards and Best Male Actor in a Play at the 2018 Helpmann Awards.
Monks has appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including the Peacock series "All Her Fault", the Netflix series "Kaos", and the HBO Game of Thrones prequel series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms". He has also starred in several stage productions, including "The Cherry Orchard" at the Donmar Warehouse and "The Seagull" at the West End.
In addition to his acting work, Monks is also a filmmaker and has written and directed several short films. His feature film "Pulse" premiered at the Busan International Film Festival and won the Flash Forward Busan Bank award. He has also received awards for his short films, including the Jury Prize at the San Francisco International Short Film Festival.
Monks has been recognized for his advocacy work, including being named an Ambassador for the Starlight Children's Foundation and the "Evolution to Inclusion" Float at the 40th Sydney Mardi Gras Parade. He has also spoken at the Arts Activated conference and has been a guest speaker at several other events.
Throughout his career, Monks has been recognized for his talent, dedication, and commitment to his craft. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his performances and has been named one of the Casting Guild of Australia's Rising Stars for 2020.
