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Daniel Percival is a retired English television, theatre and film actor.
Percival was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He attended Leeds University, before moving to study at RADA from 2002 to 2005, where he obtained an Acting RADA diploma and a BASSC Certificate in stage combat (RADA Best Armed Fight).[ citation needed ]
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