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Acting
Daniel MacPherson
Daniel MacPherson is best known for Foundation, The Shannara Chronicles, Goosebumps and Strike Back. Daniel MacPherson was born on April 25, 1980. Daniel MacPherson is 46 years old (born April 25, 1980).
- Born
- April 25, 1980 (46 years old)
- Place of birth
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Biography
Daniel Donald MacPherson (born 25 April 1980) is an Australian actor and television presenter, best known for his roles as Joel Samuels in Neighbours, Sergeant Samuel Wyatt in Sky and Cinemax's Strike Back, Whit Carmichael in the Shane Abbess sci-fi film Infini, and Arion Elessedil in The Shannara Chronicles. He has also co-hosted Dancing with the Stars for six years while simultaneously starring in a number of Australians dramas such as Wild Boys. MacPherson has a cameo role as Calvin's father in Ava DuVernay's A Wrinkle in Time.
Known for
Filmography
- 2022Would I Lie to You?Self - Panelist
- 2021FoundationHugo Crast
- 2019Bad MothersAnton
- 2016The Shannara ChroniclesArion Elessedil
- 2013Have You Been Paying Attention?Self - Guest Quizmaster
- 2011Wild BoysJack Keenan
- 2010Strike BackSergeant Samuel Wyatt
- 2007City HomicideDetective Senior Constable Simon Joyner
- 2006Tripping OverNed
- 2004Dancing with the StarsSelf - Host
- 2003Celebrities Under Pressure
- 1999RoveSelf
- 1999Neighbours Revealed
- 1996Sydney New Year's EveHost
- 1995GoosebumpsKid
- 1985NeighboursJoel Samuels
- 1984The BillCameron Tait
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Daniel MacPherson been in?
Daniel MacPherson is best known for Foundation, The Shannara Chronicles, Goosebumps and Strike Back.
When was Daniel MacPherson born?
Daniel MacPherson was born on April 25, 1980. (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)
How old is Daniel MacPherson?
Daniel MacPherson is 46 years old (born April 25, 1980).
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·