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Daniel Lissing

Acting Born Oct 4, 1981 Sydney, Australia 58 credits

Biography

Daniel Lissing is an Australian actor born on October 4, 1981, in Sydney, Australia. He landed his first United States role in 2012 on the ABC television series Last Resort and later starred in the Hallmark series When Calls the Heart in 2014. His acting credits in Australia include being a series regular on Crownies in 2011 and playing the lead role in the feature film The Cure in 2014. Additional credits feature the film John Doe: Vigilante in 2014 and appearances in several television series, such as Out of the Blue, Packed to the Rafters, Cops LAC, and Home and Away. Inside Film magazine recognized him as one of Australia's rising talents.

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Career

Career overview

Daniel Lissing is an Australian actor born on October 4, 1981, in Sydney, Australia. He began his television career with appearances in several Australian series, including Out of the Blue and Packed to the Rafters in 2008, followed by roles in Home and Away and Cops LAC in 2010. His work in Australian television also includes serving as a series regular on Crownies in 2011. Additionally, Inside Film magazine recognized him as one of Australia rising talents.

In 2012, Lissing secured his first United States role on the ABC television series Last Resort. He subsequently expanded his film and television portfolio by starring in the Hallmark television series When Calls the Heart in 2014. His feature film credits from that same year include the lead role in The Cure and an appearance in John Doe: Vigilante.

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Known for

Film

Aussie at Heart

as Nate Lawson

The Cleaning Lady

as Brandon

The Rookie

as Sterling Freeman

S.W.A.T.

as Ty

Timeless

as Jesse James

Blindspot

as Tom Jakeman

When Calls the Heart

as Jack Thornton

Last Resort

as James King

Underbelly

as Jogger

Frequent co-stars

Erin Krakow 1 shared title
Pascale Hutton 1 shared title
Jack Wagner 1 shared title
Martin Cummins 1 shared title
Kavan Smith 1 shared title
Loretta Walsh 1 shared title
Andrea Brooks 1 shared title
Ben Rosenbaum 1 shared title
Gracyn Shinyei 1 shared title
Chris McNally 1 shared title

Career timeline

Aussie at Heart
Single on the 25th
Renovation RomanceSanta Tell Me
Christmas Keepsake
The Cleaning LadyCatering Christmas
A Christmas StarA Christmas Star · Executive ProducerWhen Hope Calls Christmas
When Hope Calls
The RookieChristmas in LoveWhen Calls the Heart: Home Is Where the Heart IsWhen Calls the Heart: Weather the StormWhen Calls the Heart: Hearts and Minds
S.W.A.T.When Calls The Heart: The Christmas Wishing TreeWhen Calls the Heart: Healing HeartWhen Calls The Heart: Heart Of TruthWhen Calls the Heart: Heart of a Secret
TimelessA December BrideWhen Calls The Heart: Heart Of A HeroWhen Calls The Heart: ChristmasWhen Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart
BlindspotEye CandyWhen Calls The Heart: New Year's WishThe AnswersThe Answers · Writer
When Calls the HeartJohn Doe: VigilanteThe CureWhen Calls the Heart: Lost & FoundWhen Calls the Heart: Rules of Engagement
Last Resort
Cops L.A.C.
Multiple Choice
Underbelly

Full filmography

  • Aussie at Heart (2026) as Nate Lawson
  • Single on the 25th (2025) as Cooper
  • Renovation Romance (2024) as Cooper
  • Santa Tell Me (2024) as Chris Davis / Nick C. Davis
  • Christmas Keepsake (2023) as Tom
  • The Cleaning Lady (2022) as Brandon
  • Catering Christmas (2022) as Carson Jacob Harrison
  • A Christmas Star (2021) as Ryan Sparks
  • A Christmas Star (2021) Executive Producer
  • When Hope Calls Christmas (2021) as Jack Thornton
  • When Hope Calls (2019) as Jack Thornton
  • The Rookie (2018) as Sterling Freeman
  • Christmas in Love (2018) as Nick Carlingson
  • When Calls the Heart: Home Is Where the Heart Is (2018) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: Weather the Storm (2018) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: Hearts and Minds (2018) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: The Heart of Homecoming (2018) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: Close to My Heart (2018) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: My Heart Is Yours (2018) as Jack Thornton
  • S.W.A.T. (2017) as Ty
  • When Calls The Heart: The Christmas Wishing Tree (2017) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: Healing Heart (2017) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls The Heart: Heart Of Truth (2017) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: Heart of a Secret (2017) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls The Heart: The Heart Of The Community (2017) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls The Heart: Heart Of A Teacher (2017) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls The Heart: The Heart Of Faith (2017) as Jack Thornton
  • Timeless (2016) as Jesse James
  • A December Bride (2016) as Seth
  • When Calls The Heart: Heart Of A Hero (2016) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls The Heart: Christmas (2016) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart (2016) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls The Heart: Troubled Hearts (2016) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls The Heart: Forever In My Heart (2016) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: Hearts in Question (2016) as Jack Thornton
  • Blindspot (2015) as Tom Jakeman
  • Eye Candy (2015) as Ben
  • When Calls The Heart: New Year's Wish (2015) as Jack Thornton
  • The Answers (2015) as Nathan
  • The Answers (2015) Writer
  • When Calls The Heart: Heart And Home (2015) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls The Heart: Heart And Soul (2015) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls The Heart: Trials Of The Heart (2015) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls The Heart: Heart Of The Family (2015) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls The Heart: Follow Your Heart (2015) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart (2014) as Jack Thornton
  • John Doe: Vigilante (2014) as Jake
  • The Cure (2014) as Ryan
  • When Calls the Heart: Lost & Found (2014) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: Rules of Engagement (2014) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: The Dance (2014) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: Second Chances (2014) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: Change of Heart (2014) as Jack Thornton
  • When Calls the Heart: A Telling Silence (2014) as Jack Thornton
  • Last Resort (2012) as James King
  • Cops L.A.C. (2010) as Ryan
  • Multiple Choice (2009)
  • Underbelly (2008) as Jogger