Daniel is a multifaceted individual with a rich background in the entertainment industry, academia, and humanitarian work. As a British/Australian dual citizen, he has made significant contributions to the world of theatre, television, and film.
Daniel's impressive resume includes being a finalist for Australian of the Year and Australian Playwright, as well as receiving prestigious awards such as Best Director at the Florence Film Awards and Best Screenplay at the New York Film Awards. He has also served as an Ambassador for the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation and received the Collins Booksellers Arts Award.
In addition to his creative endeavors, Daniel has worked as a television host and producer, hosting and segment producing the popular children's program Saturday Disney from 2000 to 2007. During this time, he had the opportunity to report on various high-profile events, including the opening of Disney's California Adventure and the launch of Ice Age 2 in London.
Daniel's work in television has also included joining the writing team for Home & Away, presenting the backyard renovation show Ground Force, and performing at the Melbourne and Perth annual Telethons. He has also acted in several productions, including the controversial black comedy Worm Farming, which premiered at the National Museum of Australia in 2017 and has recently been published by Australian Plays.
The play's success prompted Daniel to join the Australian Writer's Guild, where he now serves as a judging panel member. His recent acting credits include roles in Reef Break, Xavier's Harvest, Pride & Prejudice, Harrow, The Invisibles, and Pictures at an Exhibition.
Daniel is currently working on several projects, including the upcoming reality show America's Next Champion, children's series Maui Kitty's Play Day, and Croakadilly & the Princess. He is also overseeing the 2020 production of Sense & Sensibility with 9 actors and a Door.
In addition to his creative pursuits, Daniel holds a Doctorate in Performative Understanding, focusing on Shakespearean literature and theology, a Masters in Hermeneutics, and a Bachelor of Theology.
