Daniel was born in Sydney, Australia, and attended the prestigious Sydney Boys High School. A talented student and athlete, his professional acting debut came in 1998 in Australian drama 'Neighbours' . The role of Joel Samuels was written specifically for him. In almost four years on the show, Daniel won a Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent, and in 2001 was nominated for Most Popular Actor.

In 2002 Daniel moved to London to star in the stage musical 'Godspell' in which he alternated the roles of Jesus and Judas nightly. He revisited this Biblical theme in 2004, again playing the role of Jesus in 'The Mysteries' onstage opposite revered UK actor Edward Woodward. While in London, Daniel also starred in UK Television favourite 'The Bill' as PC Cameron Tait (2003-2005). In 2004 he was Nominated for a British Television Award for Best Newcomer. Since returning to Australia in 2005, Daniel has starred in the tele-movie Black Jack and the UK-Australian co-production, Tripping Over. In March 2007 Daniel was cast as Detective Simon Joyner in the drama series, City Homicide, for the Seven Network. Due to its massive ratings success City Homicide is in its second series, and continues shooting in Melbourne. In his spare time Daniel likes to keep in shape by competing in Triathlons, and was recently named in the Australian Age Group team to contest the world championships in Canada in 2008.

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