Daniel Portman

Career overview

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Name: Daniel Porter (professionally Daniel Portman).
Born: February 13, 1992.
Nationality: Scottish.
Known for: Podrick Payne in Game of Thrones (2012–2019).
Other role: Stuart in Black Mirror episode "Loch Henry" (2023).
Family: Son of Ron Donachie and Fiona Biggar; sister Naomi.
Background: Born in Glasgow, grew up in Strathbungo. Attended Shawlands Academy (Head Boy, played rugby). HNC in Acting at Reid Kerr College in Paisley.
Acting history: Since age 16. First role in 2010.
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Birthday: February 13, 1992.
Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Known credits: 15.
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Mentioned alongside Aaron Paul, Michael Cera, Salma Hayek Pinault, Kate Mara, Annie Murphy, Rory Culkin, Clara Rugaard, Danny Ramirez, and Zazie Beetz as stars in the sixth serie (series).
Paragraph 1: Early Life and Training.
Daniel Portman, born Daniel Porter on February 13, 1992, is a Scottish actor. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he grew up in Strathbungo. He attended Shawlands Academy, where he was named Head Boy and played rugby. Portman pursued a Higher National Certificate in Acting at Reid Kerr College in Paisley. His acting career began in 2010 when he was 16 years old.
Paragraph 2: Career Highlights.
Portman is best known for his role as Podrick Payne in the television series Game of Thrones, which aired from 2012 to 2019. He also appeared as Stuart in the 2023 Black Mirror episode titled Loch Henry. He is listed among the cast members for a sixth series alongside actors such as Aaron Paul, Michael Cera, Salma Hayek Pinault, Kate Mara, Annie Murphy, Rory Culkin, Clara Rugaard, Danny Ramirez, and Zazie Beetz. His professional credits include 15 known works.
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"Daniel Portman, born Daniel Porter on February 13, 1992, is a Scottish actor. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he grew up in Strathbungo. He attended Shawlands Academy, where he was named Head Boy and played rugby. Portman pursued a Higher National Certificate in Acting at Reid Kerr College in Paisley. His acting career began in 2010 when he was 16 years old.
Portman is best known for his role as Podrick Payne in the television series Game of Thrones, which aired from 2012 to 2019. He also appeared as Stuart in the 2023 Black Mirror episode titled Loch Henry. He is listed among the cast members for a sixth series alongside actors such as Aaron Paul, Michael Cera, Salma Hayek Pinault, Kate Mara, Annie Murphy, Rory Culkin, Clara Rugaard, Danny Ramirez, and Zazie Beetz. His professional credits include 15 known