Daniel Collopy

Daniel Collopy (born 1 February 1978) is an Australian actor and photographer.

Early life Collopy was born on 1 February 1978 in Melbourne, Australia. He grew up in a large family, as one of eight children, including five brothers and two sisters.

While in high school, he studied drama, and after being involved in a production of Les Misérables, he developed an interest in acting. He went on to study graphic design at Swinburne University, but deferred his second year after landing a job in radio.

Career Collopy's first television role was in 2000, as the recurring character of Sean Edwards, a love interest for Felicity Scully (played by Holly Valance), in the long-running Australian soap Neighbours. The role lasted a month.

In September 2001, Collopy successfully auditioned for the role of lifeguard turned town mayor Josh West in Home and Away and had to relocate from Melbourne to Sydney within days, to begin filming. His character was introduced as a potential love interest for Dani Sutherland (played by Tammin Sursok). In 2009, he guest-starred in the family comedy-drama Packed to the Rafters, the police drama series City Homicide, and the comedy series Jesters.

Since 2007, Collopy has worked as a self-employed commercial photographer based in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2015 The Disgustings: Save the Date Gay Guy 1 Short film

Television Year Title Role Notes 2000 Neighbours Sean Edwards Season 16, 7 episodes (recurring)2001–2006Home and AwayJosh West Season 14, episodes 18–19 (recurring) Season 15–16 (main role) 2001 Home and Away: Secrets and the City Video special 2009 Packed to the Rafters Michael Season 1, episode 20 2009 City Homicide Clive Manning Season 3, episodes 1 & 2 2009 The Jesters Male Fan Season 1, episode 4

Awards and nominations Year Work Award Category Result 2003 Home and Away Logie Awards Most Popular New Male Talent