Daniel Ezra

Daniel Ezra (born 15 December 1991) is an English actor. On television, he is known for his roles in the Sky One series A Discovery of Witches (2018–2022) and the CW series All American (2018–present). His films include The Running Man.

Early life Ezra was born on 15 December 1991 in Birmingham. Both his paternal and maternal grandparents were from Jamaica. Ezra attended Great Barr School, now known as Fortis Academy in Great Barr, Birmingham. He went on to train at East 15 Acting School.

Career Ezra was not interested in acting until he turned 16 when a teacher at school convinced him to take a role in a school production. On stage, Ezra appeared as Sebastian in Twelfth Night and was nominated for an Ian Charleson Award. After making his screen debut in the 2014 television film Murdered by My Boyfriend, Ezra began appearing in BBC dramas, including Undercover and The Missing. Once he learned that he had received the role, he spent as much time as he could in South Central Los Angeles and carried a football with him everywhere so that he could practice his accent and learn about the local culture. He did not have an accent coach. To prepare for the show, Ezra also watched the NFL Network constantly to learn about the rules of American football. Ezra first realised the show was successful when he attempted to walk in Times Square and was recognised by fans who approached him.

In October 2024, it was announced that Ezra would be joining Glen Powell in the Edgar Wright And Paramount feature The Running Man.

Ezra will appear in the upcoming Netflix limited series adaptation All the Sinners Bleed, based on the S. A. Cosby novel of the same name.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2014 Hours Tim Blood Cells Thom 2017 National Theatre Live: Twelfth Night Sebastian 2025 The Running Man Bradley Throckmorton

Television