Daniel Cudmore

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Daniel Cudmore
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Cudmore at the 2019 Louisville GalaxyCon
NationalityCanadian
Alma mater Gannon University
Occupation(s)Actor, stuntman
Years active2003–present
Children2 [1]

Daniel Cudmore is a Canadian actor and stuntman. He is perhaps best known for his roles as the superhero Peter Rasputin / Colossus in the X-Men film series, and as the Volturi Felix in The Twilight Saga film series.

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Personal life

Cudmore was born to English parents Sue Bailey, who works for the British Columbia Film Commission, [2] and Richard Cudmore, a doctor. Cudmore is the middle of three boys.

Cudmore attended Gannon University and was a member of the football team (2000–02). He is a former forward for the Capilano Rugby Football Club in Vancouver. [2] His older brother Jamie Cudmore is a member of the Canadian Rugby World Cup team. [3] His younger brother, Luke, also plays for Capilano RFC. [4]

Career

Cudmore's first major role came in 2003 when he appeared as Piotr Rasputin in the second installment of the X-Men film franchise, X2 . He auditioned for the title role in Superman Returns , but lost the role to Brandon Routh. [5] He portrayed the Volturi Felix in The Twilight Saga: New Moon , The Twilight Saga: Eclipse , and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 . On July 11, 2012, it was confirmed that Cudmore would portray Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 in the live-action Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn web series. [6]

Cudmore reprised the role of Colossus in X-Men: Days of Future Past , in which he reteamed with Twilight co-star Booboo Stewart. [7] Cudmore announced on February 17, 2015, that while Colossus would appear in the Deadpool film, he would not return to the role after he declined the offer when he was informed that his voice would be dubbed by a different actor; [8] [9] he was replaced by Stefan Kapičić who provided the character's voice. [10]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
2003 X2 Peter Rasputin / Colossus
2004A Very Cool ChristmasGym Guy
2005 Are We There Yet? Basketball player
Alone in the Dark Agent Barr
2006 X-Men: The Last Stand Peter Rasputin / Colossus
2009 Driven to Kill Young Guy
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Felix
RevolutionBitoTV movie
2010 Icarus Hit Man #2
Merlin and the Book of BeastsDragon KnightTV movie
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Felix
A Night for Dying TigersDave
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Minotaur
2011 Rites of Passage Moose
To the MatJordyTV movie
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Felix
2012 The Baytown Outlaws Lincoln Oodie
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Felix
Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Master Chief Petty Officer John-117
2013 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Manticore
2014 X-Men: Days of Future Past Peter Rasputin / Colossus
2015 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown Gideon
2016 Warcraft [11] N/A
Legends of the Hidden Temple Thak
2017Devil in the DarkGlen
2019 Dark Phoenix N/ADeleted Scene
2022 Corrective Measures Diamond Jim

Stunts

YearTelevisionRoleNotes
2007 Aliens vs Predator: Requiem
2008 Supernatural stunt performerEpisode: "I Know What You Did Last Summer"
2009 Psych stunt performerEpisode: "Lassie Did a Bad, Bad Thing"
Knights of Bloodsteel stunt performer
Driven to Kill stunt actor
The Hole stunt double: Monster Dad
2010Merlin and the Book of Beastsstunt performer
2012 True Justice stunt actor: Thug #4Episode: "Street Wars: Part 1"

Television

YearTelevisionRoleEpisode
2003 Stargate SG-1 Jaffa #1Episode: "Homecoming"
2004 The Collector Little Man #3Episode: "The Miniaturist"
2007 Masters of Horror Deputy #2Episode: "The Washingtonians"
2008The Backshop ShowChuckEpisode: "Why Do They Call You 'Reach'?"
2012 Fringe Daniel HicksEpisode: "Nothing as It Seems"
2013The True HeroinesHaroldEpisode: "What'll I Do?"
2015 Comedy Bang! Bang! Deadeye Darrell DeanEpisode: "Jack Black Wears an Embroidered Cowboy Shirt and Ox Blood Sneakers"
2016 Arrow Jackhammer Episode: "Code of Silence"
2016 Fresh Off the Boat Bogdan DragomirEpisode: "Breaking Chains"
2018 The Flash William Lang / Gridlock Episode: "Nora"
2018–2019 Legends of Tomorrow Minotaur 3 episodes
2019 Siren BryanRecurring role
2020 Helstrom Keith Spivey / BasarRecurring role; 6 episodes
2021–2022 Superman & Lois David FuglestadEpisode: "The Perks of Not Being a Wallflower" (Season 1)
Bizarro (full armored appearance)2 episodes (Season 2)
2021 Charmed GolemEpisode: "Perfecti is the Enemy of Good"
2021 Supergirl Bodyguard (uncredited)Episode: "Blind Spots"

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