Daniel Fathers
Biography
Daniel Fathers is an English actor born in London, England, on March 13, 1966. He comes from a show business family, with a mother who was an actress known for the Dr. Who series and a father who worked as a West End scenic designer. Moving to Canada in his late teens, Fathers worked as a former professional athlete in rugby and bull riding, and served as a Canadian Armed Forces militia soldier. He is also a commissioned officer in the British Army as a part-time instructor. Known for physical and Machiavellian roles as well as military characters, he easily switches between American and UK accents. In 2018, he joined the cast of Snatch as a series regular.
Career overview
Daniel Fathers is an English actor born in London, England, on March 23, 1966. He grew up in a family immersed in show business, as his mother, Tessa Shaw, was an actress known for the Dr. Who series, and his father, George Fathers, worked as a scenic designer in the West End. Fathers moved to Canada in his late teens. Before focusing on his acting career, he worked as a professional athlete in rugby and bull riding, and served as a Canadian Armed Forces Militia Soldier. He is also a commissioned officer in the British Army, working as a part-time instructor, a background that contributes to his portrayals of military characters.
Fathers is known for playing physical and Machiavellian roles, and he is able to switch easily between British and American accents. Over his career, he has accumulated forty known acting credits across movies and television shows. In 2018, he joined the cast of the television series Snatch, produced by Sony Pictures Television, appearing as a series regular during the show's run.
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- The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026) as Avallach
- The Last Supper (2025) as Joseph of Arimathea
- The Ark (2023) as Avega
- Punch (2023) as The Harbinger
- House of the Dragon (2022) as Lord Humfrey Lefford
- The Witcher: Blood Origin (2022) as Osfar
- Whitstable Pearl (2021) as Henry Wright
- The Dark Tower (2020) as Abel Vannay
- Project Ithaca (2019) as Perry Bulmer
- Very Valentine (2019) as Dutch Roncalli
- Mute (2018) as Sgt. Robert Kloskowski
- A Christmas Prince (2017) as Rudy Moore
- Atlanta (2016) as Fernando
- The Void (2016) as Vincent
- Dark Matter (2015) as Hansmeed
- Remedy (2014) as Dr. Kitleman
- An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight (2014) as Mr. Kosoloff
- Orphan Black (2013) as Terrance
- Transporter: The Series (2013) as Jimmy Reeves
- Time of Death (2013) as Captain Vaughn
- Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010) as Brown Cesario
- The Listener (2009) as Dr. Julian Hennessey
- Pontypool (2009) as Nigel Healing
- Murdoch Mysteries (2008) as Calvin Baker
- Camp Rock (2008) as Brown Cesario
- Magic Flute Diaries (2008) as Jeremy (Producer)
- Heartland (2007) as Stewart Forrest
- The Tracey Fragments (2007) as Elegant Pimp Daddy
- The Jane Show (2006) as Cute Guy
- Tilt (2005) as Muff Lanagan
- Tilt (2005) as Muff Lanagan (uncredited)
- Beach Girls (2005)
- Plague City: SARS in Toronto (2005) as Stanton
- Murder in the Hamptons (2005) as British Reporter
- Trump Unauthorized (2005) as Ivana's Lawyer
- Crazy for Christmas (2005) as Arthur Finnegan
- Street Time (2002) as Jared Endelman
- The Brady Bunch in the White House (2002) as Priest
- Global Heresy (2002) as Male Reporter / Journalist #1
- Tracker (2001) as Tina's Dad
- Relic Hunter (1999) as Bligh