Daniel Cudmore
Canadian actor and stuntman
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::summary Canadian actor and stuntman ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Daniel Cudmore |
| image | File:Daniel Cudmore Photo Op GalaxyCon Louisville 2019.jpg |
| caption | Cudmore at the 2019 Louisville GalaxyCon |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| citizenship | Canada |
| alma mater | Gannon University |
| occupation | Actor, stuntman |
| years_active | 2003–present |
| module | {{Infobox rugby biography |
| embed | yes |
| position | Forward |
| clubs1 | Capilano RFC |
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|name = Daniel Cudmore |image = File:Daniel Cudmore Photo Op GalaxyCon Louisville 2019.jpg |caption = Cudmore at the 2019 Louisville GalaxyCon |birth_date = |birth_place = Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |citizenship = Canada |alma mater = Gannon University |occupation = Actor, stuntman |years_active = 2003–present |relatives =
- Luke Cudmore (brother)
- Jamie Cudmore (brother) |module = {{Infobox rugby biography | embed=yes | position = Forward | clubs1 = Capilano RFC Daniel Cudmore is a Canadian actor, stuntman, and former professional rugby union player. He is best known for his roles as the superhero Peter Rasputin / Colossus in the X-Men film series, the Volturi Felix in The Twilight Saga film series, and several characters in the Arrowverse.
Early life and education
Cudmore was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, the middle child of three boys born to English-born parents Richard Cudmore and Sue Bailey. His father is a physician, and his mother works for the British Columbia Film Commission. Cudmore was raised mainly in Squamish.
Cudmore attended Gannon University and was a member of the football team (2000–2002). He is a former forward for the Capilano Rugby Union Club in Vancouver.
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.
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.
Cudmore reprised the role of Colossus in X-Men: Days of Future Past, in which he reteamed with Twilight co-star Booboo Stewart. 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; he was replaced by Stefan Kapičić, who provided the character's voice. Cudmore was initially announced to reprise his role in Dark Phoenix (2019), though his part was ultimately cut.
Personal life
Cudmore's older brother, Jamie, is a member of the Canadian Rugby World Cup team. His younger brother, Luke, also plays for Capilano RFC.
Filmography
Film
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Television
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| Year | Television | Role | Episode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Stargate SG-1 | Jaffa #1 | Episode: "Homecoming" |
| 2004 | The Collector | Little Man #3 | Episode: "The Miniaturist" |
| 2007 | Masters of Horror | Deputy #2 | Episode: "The Washingtonians" |
| 2008 | The Backshop Show | Chuck | Episode: "Why Do They Call You 'Reach'?" |
| 2012 | Fringe | Daniel Hicks | Episode: "Nothing as It Seems" |
| 2013 | The True Heroines | Harold | Episode: "What'll I Do?" |
| 2015 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Deadeye Darrell Dean | Episode: "Jack Black Wears an Embroidered Cowboy Shirt and Ox Blood Sneakers" |
| 2016 | Arrow | Jackhammer | Episode: "Code of Silence" |
| 2016 | Fresh Off the Boat | Bogdan Dragomir | Episode: "Breaking Chains" |
| 2018 | The Flash | William Lang / Gridlock | Episode: "Nora" |
| 2018–2019 | Legends of Tomorrow | Minotaur | 3 episodes |
| 2019 | Siren | Bryan | Recurring role |
| 2020 | Helstrom | Keith Spivey / Basar | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2021–2022 | Superman & Lois | David Fuglestad | Episode: "The Perks of Not Being a Wallflower" (Season 1) |
| Bizarro (full armored appearance) | 2 episodes (Season 2) | ||
| 2021 | Charmed | Golem | Episode: "Perfecti is the Enemy of Good" |
| 2021 | Supergirl | Bodyguard (uncredited) | Episode: "Blind Spots" |
| 2024 | Love at the Bootcamp | N/A | TV movie |
| Fire Country | Bobby Bro | Episode: "Edgewater's About to Get Real Cozy" | |
| 2025 | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Skull Eater | 2 episodes |
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Stunts
::data[format=table] | | Year | | Television | | Role | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | 2007 | Aliens vs Predator: Requiem | | | | 2008 | Supernatural | Stunt performer | Episode: "I Know What You Did Last Summer" | | 2009 | Psych | Stunt performer | Episode: "Lassie Did a Bad, Bad Thing" | | Knights of Bloodsteel | Stunt performer | | | | Driven to Kill | Stunt actor | | | | The Hole | Stunt double: Monster Dad | | | | 2010 | Merlin and the Book of Beasts | Stunt performer | | | 2012 | True Justice | Stunt actor: Thug #4 | Episode: "Street Wars: Part 1" | | 2019 | Dark Phoenix | Stunt performer | | ::
References
References
- Crosse, Doug. (April 16, 2003). "BC Rugby Player Making Move to Big Screen". Canadian Rugby News.
- (September 2, 2004). "''Superman'' Marvel-ous?". IGN Movie News.
- (July 11, 2012). "''Youtube'' First Look: Halo 4 Forward Unto Dawn (Live Action Series)". IGN.
- "Bryan Singer on Twitter". Twitter.
- Jay Jayson. "Daniel Cudmore Confirms He Was Offered Colossus In Deadpool". Comicbook.com.
- Lealos, Shawn S.. (February 17, 2015). "Deadpool Movie to Cast New Actor for Colossus". Renegade Cinema.
- McGovern, Joe (December 23, 2015). [http://www.ew.com/article/2015/12/22/deadpool-colossus-stefan-kapicic "Meet Stefan Kapicic, the Serbian actor inside the 7-and-a-half-foot tall mutant Colossus in ''Deadpool''"]. ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''.
- Chung, Matthew. (September 6, 2007). "Street Thug Now Team Star". Toronto Star.
- Cross, Daniel. (May 24, 2007). "U21: Canada Names Squad to Face USA". Oakville Crusaders Rugby Club.
- Cairns, Bryan. (27 May 2014). "'X-Men: Days of Future Past's' Daniel Cudmore on playing Colossus again". [[HitFix]].
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