Daniel Smales | |
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 Smales in 2016 | |
| Born | 21 October 1990 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Wyke College Hull College |
| Alma mater | Trinity Laban |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Singer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Death Walks No Reasons |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Parents |
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| Website | Official website |
Daniel Smales (born 21 October 1990) is an English actor. His work includes a range of stage and film. [1] [2] [3]
Smales auditioned and gained a place to study musical theatre at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. [4] He was also accepted into Royal Academy of Music, but was forced to turn his place down due to not being able to fund his place. Following that decision, he embarked on his passion for film. [5] [6]
His first film role was for Death Walks (2016) independent film developed by first-time writer and director Spencer Hawken. He auditioned for the role of "Steve", the shop assistant, alongside love interest "Louise" (Lucinda Rhodes). [7]
He played the character of "Kevin" a journalist in No Reasons (2016). [8] One review of the film compliments "an admirably creepy performance by Daniel Smales". [9] In an interview with Hull Daily Mail, Smales shared how the character was based on an old school teacher. Expressing that the characteristics of the slicked hair, jackets and pointed shoes the character wears inspired the characteristics in the film. [10] In an interview with Nerdly, Smales revealed he didn't sleep for the first night after reading the original script, debating whether this role was right for him. In the same interview Spencer Hawken revealed Smales had designed the artwork for the release of the film. [11]
Smales appeared in the Hyundai commercial (2018). [12] Smales also appeared in Gogodoc commercial (2018). [13]
Smales was in Hull's Cool List 2021. [14]
Since 2023, Smales has been part of the team at Romford Film Festival and Romford Horror Film Festival. [15] [16]
In October 2024 as festival director, Smales announced the development of the Glowflare Short Film Festival, a new platform for emerging filmmakers. The festival is set to be held at Parkway Cinemas in Beverley, providing a dedicated venue for showcasing independent talent. [17] [18] [19]
Smales was born in Kingston upon Hull in East Yorkshire, where he grew up on the Orchard Park Estate. He is the son of Anthony Smales and Margaret Smales. [20] He has an older sister and an older brother. He attended the local Shaw Park Primary School, along with the local secondary school Sir Henry Cooper School. He attended Wyke Sixth Form College where he studied performing arts and information technology. Smales took a year at Hull College studying musical theatre. He left Hull to pursue his career in London. Smales is known to have Dyslexia. [10] [6]
Smales is an advocate for Alzheimer's supporting the charities Alzheimer's Research UK and Alzheimer's Society. Smales father died of Alzheimer's disease in December 2021. In an interview with Hull Live Smales paid tribute to his 'selfless and caring' dad Tony, and believes Investment in dementia research remains low compared to other major health conditions across the United Kingdom. [20] [21]
| † | Films that have not yet been released. |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Death Walks | Steve | VFTE Films / Amazon Prime |
| 2016 | No Reasons | Kevin | VFTE Films / Amazon Prime |
| 2018 | Obstacles | Arthur | SCA Productions (Short Film) |
| The Last Supper | Adam | Raines Productions (Short Film) | |
| Do No Harm | Daniel | Blue Goose (Short Film) | |
| 2024 | Destitute † | Dominic | Glowflare (Short Film) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Threepenny Opera | Macheath | Blackheath Halls |
| Cinderella | The Herald | Blackheath Halls | |
| 2012 | Sunday in the Park with George | Mr. / Lee | Blackheath Halls |
| Honk! | Drake | Tour | |
| Grand Hotel | Erik | Stratford Circus | |
| Bright Lights, Bit City | Chuck Bean | Albany Theatre | |
| 2013 | An Act of Love | Dominic Jones | Blackheath Halls |
| The Witches of Eastwick | Raymond | Stratford Circus |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Hyundai i10 - Grab your friends | Tom | Gravity Thinking / Hyundai Motor Company |
| Gogodoc - A Doctor at your doorstep | Jack | Askdoc |
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