Daniel Newman

Daniel Christopher Newman (born June 14, 1981) is an American actor, model, and musician, with work appearing on the Twilight film soundtrack, and several television series' soundtracks, and with acting roles on The Walking Dead, The Vampire Diaries, and Homeland.

Early life and career Daniel Newman was born in Atlanta, and then when his parents divorced moved with his mother to a small farm town in Georgia. He was an extra on a few TV shows filmed in Georgia, as well as working in theatre productions in Atlanta. When he was older he then moved to Brooklyn to pursue music. He studied at Yale University for a short period, before moving to New York City to continue a music career. He struggled as a musician for a short time, before meeting photographer Bruce Weber. He began modelling, appearing on magazine covers and various other advertising. He modelled for Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tommy Hilfiger. He also appeared on the cover of the fashion photographer Thomas Knights's "Red Hot Exposed" 2017 calendar and redheaded art campaign.

While in New York, he enrolled in William Espers acting school to study acting. He was cast for guest spots on American television shows such as 7th Heaven (1997), One Tree Hill (2006), Heroes (2009), and The Vampire Diaries (2012). He appeared briefly as one of Bane's thugs in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises. In 2016, he joined the cast of The Walking Dead as a recurring character named Daniel.

Personal life On January 15, 2009, he was walking across an intersection in Hollywood and was hit by a drunk driver, who did not stop. He was sent to the Intensive Care Unit at Cedars-Sinai Hospital Los Angeles. The doctors gave Newman a 20% chance to live but he survived and made a full recovery. and has made appearances in support of GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign.

In March 2020, Newman was tested in Atlanta for COVID-19. He had a mild case, and was discharged from the hospital. His test was not processed because his case was mild.

In December 2020, Newman created an OnlyFans account where he would post "PG to maybe R-rated" content, but no pornography, he produces short films with other actors, directors and writers.

Filmography Films

Year Title Role Notes 1995 Fluke School Boy Uncredited 2001 How High Video Fighter Uncredited 2005 Shooting Gallery Easy 2006 Broken Bridges Scott2009 Road Trip: Beer Pong Raz-R Direct-to-video Gavin Uncredited Falling Up Jake Weaver Direct-to-video Dorian Gray Michael Radley Uncredited Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant Pete Uncredited 2012 Thug in Basement 2017 Division 19 Businessman

Television Year Title Role Notes 1993 I'll Fly Away Lost Boy Episode: "Small Wishes"1997 Savannah Photographer Episode: "The Gal to Marry Dear Old Dad" 7th Heaven Guy #2 Episode: "Dangerous Liaisons: Part 1" 2003 Sex and the City Rock Star Episode: "The Catch" 2004 Blue Collar TV Various Episode: "TV" 2005–2006 Surface Greg Butler 4 episodes 2006 One Tree Hill Michael Episode: "The Show Must Go On" 2008 Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal Trevor TV movie2009 Drop Dead Diva Mike Episode: "The Magic Bullet" Children of the Corn Malachai TV movie Heroes Jimmy Keppler Episodes: "An Invisible Thread" and "Ink"2012 The Vampire Diaries Daniel Episodes: "Our Town" and "The Ties That Bind" Nick Episode: "Breakthrough. Breakdown? Break-through" 2013 Homeland Jeff Episodes: "Tin Man Is Down" and "Game On" 2016–2017 Daniel Recurring role, 10 episodes 2019 EastSiders Chase Episodes: "Going Viral" and "Always Upwards" 2021 Loki Minuteman #18 Episodes: "Glorious Purpose"