archytele The Vault

Daniel Lapaine

Acting Born Jun 15, 1971 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 54 credits
54
Total Credits
2026
38 Years Career Span
22
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Daniel Lapaine is an Australian stage, film and television actor. He was born on June 15, 1971, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Lapaine has worked in the entertainment industry, with a career spanning multiple roles. He is known for his performances in various films and television shows. Lapaine currently resides in London, where he continues to work as an actor, writer, and director. His acting credits include a number of notable productions, with a total of 52 known credits. Lapaine has appeared in films such as Muriel's Wedding, and has also been involved in other projects including Upright and Jane Hall.

Advertisement
Career

Career overview

Daniel Lapaine is an Australian stage, film and television actor. He has appeared in numerous productions, with a total of 52 known credits. Lapaine's acting career spans multiple countries, with him currently residing in London.

Lapaine first came to prominence in 1994, playing a notable role in the Australian comedy film Muriel's Wedding. This early success marked the beginning of his career in the entertainment industry. The film's impact on his career is notable, with it being one of his most well-known roles.

Lapaine has continued to work in the industry, appearing in a variety of films and television shows. Some of his notable works include the films Black Mirror, Upright, and Jane Hall. His versatility as an actor has allowed him to take on a range of roles, showcasing his talent and range. With a career spanning over two decades, Daniel Lapaine has established himself as a respected and accomplished actor in the industry.

Ask the Vault

Ask anything about Daniel Lapaine.

Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

National Theatre at Home: Summerfolk
Wild Cherry
The Marlow Murder Club
Queen of Oz
A Spy Among FriendsShe Will
McDonald & DoddsVan der ValkMiss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears
Upright
My Husband's Double Life
The DurrellsThe Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
CatastropheCriticalGozo
Jack the Giant SlayerDead in Tombstone
Zero Dark Thirty
Death in ParadiseBlack MirrorBlack MirrorVeraAll My Sons
VexedShanghai
Moonshot
Last Chance HarveyLove Live Long
LewisSex, the City and Me
Jane HallThe Good Housekeeping Guide48 Shades · Director48 Shades · Screenplay
Helen of TroyCollusion
RitualThe Abduction Club
Waking the DeadThe Journeyman
The 10th Kingdom
Double JeopardyBrokedown PalaceElephant JuiceSay You’ll Be Mine
Dangerous Beauty54Polish Wedding
1999
Bordertown
Muriel's Wedding
The Feds
Agatha Christie's Poirot

Full Filmography

54 titles
  • National Theatre at Home: Summerfolk (2026) as Yakov Petrovich Shalimov
  • Wild Cherry (2025) as Daniel Frederick
  • The Marlow Murder Club (2024) as Elliot Howard
  • Queen of Oz (2023) as Freddie
  • A Spy Among Friends (2022) as Donald Maclean
  • She Will (2022) as Keith
  • McDonald & Dodds (2020) as Brad Coleman
  • Van der Valk (2020) as Paul Oosterhuis
  • Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears (2020) as Lord 'Lofty' Lofthouse
  • Upright (2019) as Toby Flynn
  • My Husband's Double Life (2018) as Fletcher
  • The Durrells (2016) as Hugh Jarvis
  • The Merchant of Venice - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2016) as Bassanio
  • Catastrophe (2015) as Dave
  • Critical (2015) as Mr. Henry Doughty
  • Gozo (2015) as Riley
  • Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) as Jack's Dad
  • Dead in Tombstone (2013) as Sheriff Bob Massey
  • Zero Dark Thirty (2012) as Tim - Station Chief
  • Death in Paradise (2011) as Paul Bevans
  • Black Mirror (2011) as Max
  • Black Mirror (2011) as Dawson
  • Vera (2011) as Michael Morgan
  • All My Sons (2011) as George Deever
  • Vexed (2010) as Bob
  • Shanghai (2010) as Ted (uncredited)
  • Moonshot (2009) as Neil Armstrong
  • Last Chance Harvey (2008) as Scott Wright
  • Love Live Long (2008) as Darren
  • Lewis (2007) as Kit Renton
  • Sex, the City and Me (2007) as Patrick Turner
  • Jane Hall (2006) as Richard Lomas
  • The Good Housekeeping Guide (2006)
  • 48 Shades (2006) Director
  • 48 Shades (2006) Screenplay
  • Helen of Troy (2003) as Hector of Troy
  • Collusion (2003) as Darren Headway
  • Ritual (2002) as Wesley Claybourne
  • The Abduction Club (2002) as Garrett Byrne
  • Waking the Dead (2001) as Samuel Knight
  • The Journeyman (2001) as Journeyman
  • The 10th Kingdom (2000) as Prince Wendell
  • Double Jeopardy (1999) as Handsome Internet Expert
  • Brokedown Palace (1999) as Nick Parks
  • Elephant Juice (1999) as Will
  • Say You’ll Be Mine (1999) as Josh
  • Dangerous Beauty (1998) as Serafino Franco
  • 54 (1998) as Marc the Doorman
  • Polish Wedding (1998) as Ziggy
  • 1999 (1997) as Thierry
  • Bordertown (1995) as Nazi
  • Muriel's Wedding (1994) as David Van Arckle
  • The Feds (1993) as Tony Waterman
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Tim Allerton

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Daniel Lapaine best known for?

Daniel Lapaine is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Marlow Murder Club (2024), Van der Valk (2020), The Durrells (2016), Jack the Giant Slayer (2013).

When and where was Daniel Lapaine born?

Daniel Lapaine was born on June 15, 1971 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

How many credits does Daniel Lapaine have?

Daniel Lapaine has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2026.

What is Daniel Lapaine's background in cinema and television?

Daniel Lapaine is an Australian stage, film and television actor. He was born on June 15, 1971, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Lapaine has worked in the entertainment industry, with a career spanning multiple roles. He is known for his performances in various films and television shows. Lapaine currently reside...