Daniel Henshall
Biography
Daniel Edwin Henshall was born on August 9, 1982, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is an Australian film, television, and theatre actor. Henshall is known for his work in Snowtown, The Babadook, and Turn: Washington's Spies. Additionally, he was nominated for the 2025 Aacta Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work as Joe in the 2024 Warner Bros film How to Make Gravy, which is an adaptation of the Australian song of the same name by singer-songwriter Paul. Henshall has recorded 48 known acting credits in his career.
Career overview
Daniel Edwin Henshall is an Australian film, television, and theatre actor born on August 9, 1982, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Known professionally for his acting work across various media, Henshall has built a career recognized in film, television, and theatre. Among his notable projects are his appearances in Snowtown, The Babadook, and Turn: Washington's Spies.
Continuing his work in film, Henshall appeared as Joe in the 2024 Warner Bros film How to Make Gravy, which is an adaptation of the Australian song of the same name by singer-songwriter Paul. For his performance in this role, Henshall received a nomination for the 2025 Aacta Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. With numerous known credits to his name, Henshall remains active as an actor in the entertainment industry.
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49 titles- Dear Life (2026) as Jack Gardener
- Last Seen (2026)
- Jimpa (2026) as Harry
- Date 3 (2026) as Henry
- Mickey 17 (2025) as Preston
- The Family Next Door (2025) as Nigel
- A Bite to Eat with Alice (2024) as Self
- Untethered (2024) as Guided Meditation (Voice)
- How to Make Gravy (2024) as Joe
- The Royal Hotel (2023) as Dolly
- Savage River (2022) as Kevin Pattison
- Catch the Fair One (2022) as Bobby
- Mystery Road: Origin (2022) as Patrick
- Curse of the Macbeths (2022) as Murderer 2
- The Newsreader (2021) as Bill McFarlane
- Clickbait (2021) as Simon Burton
- RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service (2021) as Glen
- Fires (2021) as Kip Fisher
- Defending Jacob (2020) as Leonard Patz
- Measure for Measure (2020) as Lukey
- A Sunburnt Christmas (2020) as Daryl
- Bloom (2019) as Dave ‘Griffo’ Griffiths
- Lambs of God (2019) as Sergeant Barnaby
- Skin (2019) as Slayer
- Mr Inbetween (2018) as Kenny
- Acute Misfortune (2018) as Adam Cullen
- Ghost in the Shell (2017) as Skinny Man
- Okja (2017) as Blond
- A Lovesong (2016) as Prufrock
- A Lovesong (2016) Co-Writer
- Macbeth Unhinged (2016) as Murderer 2
- The Beautiful Lie (2015) as Kingsley Faraday
- They Call Him Mister Babadook: The Making of The Babadook (2015) as Self
- TURN: Washington's Spies (2014) as Lieutenant Caleb Brewster
- The Babadook (2014) as Robbie
- These Final Hours (2014) as Freddy
- Fell (2014) as Luke
- Mr & Mrs Murder (2013) as Gregor Cheresniak
- Around the Block (2013) as Simon
- Ricochet (2013) as Gael
- Not Suitable For Children (2012) as Dave
- Devil's Dust (2012) as Jock
- Any Questions for Ben? (2012) as Nick
- Snowtown (2011) as John Bunting
- The Hamster Wheel (2011) as Additional cast
- Rake (2010) as Clown
- Rescue: Special Ops (2009) as Trevor Slezak
- Out of the Blue (2008) as Adam 'Addo' O'Donnell
- All Saints (1998) as Tim Downly
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Daniel Henshall best known for?
Daniel Henshall is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Monster Calls (2016), Jimpa (2026), Date 3 (2026), Mickey 17 (2025).
When and where was Daniel Henshall born?
Daniel Henshall was born on August 9, 1982 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
How many credits does Daniel Henshall have?
Daniel Henshall has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.
What is Daniel Henshall's background in cinema and television?
Daniel Edwin Henshall was born on August 9, 1982, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is an Australian film, television, and theatre actor. Henshall is known for his work in Snowtown, The Babadook, and Turn: Washington's Spies. Additionally, he was nominated for the 2025 Aacta Award for Best Actor in a Leading Ro...