Daniel Clark (actor) explained

Daniel Clark
Birth Name:Daniel Allen Clark
Birth Date:14 October 1985
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, USA
Alma Mater:New York University
Occupation:Actor, reporter, producer
Years Active:1997–present
Height:1.73 m
Relatives:Robert Clark (brother)

Daniel Allen Clark (born October 14, 1985) is an American born Canadian actor and news producer. Clark is best known for his role as Sean Cameron on the Canadian CTV series and as Steve Rendazo in the 2007 film Juno.

Personal life

Clark was born in Chicago, Illinois. He has two younger brothers Robert Clark, who starred in The Zack Files and Strange Days at Blake Holsey High, and Aaron Brown. [1]

Clark was raised in Toronto, Ontario.

Career

At age 12, his first role was Chip in a stage production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast in 1997.

He made a number of appearances on TV series, including Eerie Indiana: The Other Dimension, Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and featured roles in films such as Grizzly Falls and Fizzy Bizness.[2] In 2000, he also appeared in ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney television film Model Behavior, alongside Justin Timberlake.[3]

From 1999 to 2000, Clark portrayed Tim "The Friend" Thomkins on the children's television show I Was a Sixth Grade Alien!, alongside future Degrassi co-star Ryan Cooley. He was nominated in 2000 for "Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series" as "Supporting Young Actor" for his part in I Was a Sixth Grade Alien!.[4]

In 2001, Clark took a regular role as Sean Cameron on from season 1 until season 4. He took a hiatus from Degrassi in mid-season 4, in the episode "Back In Black", and was absent until his return as a regular in season 6 in 2006. He once again left the show at the end of season 6, but returned in a final guest appearance in season 7.[5] [6]

With other actors from the series, Clark is the winner of the 2002 Young Artist Award for "Best Ensemble Actor", having been nominated again in 2003 and 2006.[7]

In 2007, he appeared as Steve Rendazo in the film Juno.[8] The following year, he starred in a Hallmark film opposite Amber Tamblyn called The Russell Girl.[9] He also appeared on an episode of NBC's ER, titled "Blame it on the Rain".

Following his 2012 graduation from NYU, Clark started working as a news producer and writer for ABC and MSNBC.[10]

In 2014, Clark moved from New York and back to Toronto to join brother Robert in building a new business, RDC Management and Holdings. The company buys properties, renovates, and manages them. In 2015, the brothers launched, a company that delivers a variety of healthy, meals to buyers.[11]

In 2020, Clark made his first return to the screen since the end of his Degrassi run. He starred as David Allen in the short comedy film Respect.

Personal life

In 2012, he graduated from New York University. He majored in political science with a minor in business through the Stern School of Business.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Grizzly FallsYoung Harry
2002Fizzy BiznessMax
2007JunoSteve Rendazo
Left for DeadBrady
2020RespectDavid AllenShort film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998GoosebumpsMark Rowe2 episodes
Eerie Indiana: The Other DimensionStanley Hope15 episodes
1999Are You Afraid of the Dark?MaxEpisode: "The Tale of Oblivion"
Real Kids, Real AdventuresSean ReddenEpisode: "Safety Net: The Sean Redden Story"
1999–2000I Was a Sixth Grade Alien!Tim "The Friend" Tomkins22 episodes
2000The Royal Diaries: Elizabeth 1 – Red Rose of the House of TudorRobin DundleyTelevision movie
The Wonderful World of DisneyJosh BurroughsEpisode: "Model Behavior"
data-sort-value="City, The" The CityTres / Gavin Mackie2 episodes
2001data-sort-value="Zack Files, The" The Zack FilesMackEpisode: "But I'm Too Young to be my Dad"
2001–2008Sean CameronMain character, 101 episodes
2002Yuyln2 episodes
2005ERJason DigbyEpisode: "Blame It on the Rain"
Darcy's Wild LifeAaron ShawEpisode: "Slightly Used"
2008The Russell GirlDaniel RussellTelevision movie

Web series

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2000Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young ActorI Was a Sixth Grade Alien![12]
2002Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)[13]
2003Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)[14]
2006Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Slack . Julie . 2018-09-18 . Business brothers entertaining whole new life with acting behind them . 2024-04-09 . Inside Halton . en.
  2. Web site: Rauzi . Robin . 2000-01-28 . 'Grizzly Falls': Boy and Bear Bond in Tale of Adventure . 2024-04-09 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  3. Web site: Kupfer . Lindsey . 2021-06-12 . Daniel Clark recalls acting alongside Justin Timberlake, Drake . 2024-04-09 . en-US.
  4. Web site: 1999-07-06 . SIZZLIN' SURFING . 2024-04-09 . Chicago Tribune . en-US.
  5. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20061127/Degrassi_bio_DanielClark061127/20061127/?s_name=degrassi2006&no_ads Daniel Clark
  6. Web site: Lou . Shane . Parker . Asha . 2021-06-25 . 'Degrassi' star Daniel Clark on favorite Sean moment and where Sean would be now . 2024-04-09 . TODAY.com . en.
  7. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0163818/awards Daniel Clark awards
  8. Web site: Zhu . Danielle . 17 Feb 2023 . 'Degrassi' cast: Where are they now? . 2024-04-09 . EW.com . en.
  9. Web site: Hernandez . Ernio . 28 Sep 2007 . Ehle and Mastrantonio Cast in CBS-Hallmark Movie "The Russell Girl" . 8 April 2024 . Playbill.
  10. Web site: Hearon . Sarah . 2023-05-22 . 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' OGs: Where Are They Now? . 2024-04-09 . Us Weekly . en-US.
  11. Web site: 9 Aug 2018 . Introducing eFresh: The Easy Way to Eat Healthy . 2024-04-09 . Business Insider . en.
  12. Web site: Young Artist Awards (2000) . 2024-04-09 . IMDb.
  13. Web site: Young Artist Awards (2002) . 2024-04-09 . IMDb.
  14. Web site: Young Artist Awards (2003) . 2024-04-09 . IMDb.
  15. Web site: Young Artist Awards (2006) . 2024-04-09 . IMDb.