Daniel Smales

Daniel Smales (born 21 October 1990) is an English actor. His work includes a range of stage and film.

Career Smales auditioned and gained a place to study musical theatre at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. 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.

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).

He played the character of "Kevin" a journalist in No Reasons (2016). One review of the film compliments "an admirably creepy performance by Daniel Smales". 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. 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.

Smales appeared in the Hyundai commercial (2018). Smales also appeared in Gogodoc commercial (2018).

Smales was in Hull's Cool List 2021.

Since 2023, Smales has been part of the team at Romford Film Festival and Romford Horror Film Festival.

In October 2024, as festival director, Smales announced the development of the Glowflare Short Film Festival, a new platform for emerging filmmakers. In addition, Smales launched the Glowflare Horror Film Festival, which held its inaugural edition in May 2025.

Personal 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.

Credits Film + 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) 2026 Destitute Dominic Glowflare (Short Film)

Stage

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

Commercial Year Title Role Notes 2018 Hyundai i10 – Grab your friends Tom Gravity Thinking / Hyundai Motor Company Gogodoc – A Doctor at your doorstep Jack Askdoc