Daniel Smales
Daniel Smales | |
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 Smales in 2016 | |
| Born | 21 October 1990 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Wyke College Hull College |
| Alma mater | Trinity Laban |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Singer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | No Reasons |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Parents |
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| Website | Official website |
Daniel Smales (born 21 October 1990 in Kingston upon Hull) is an English actor. His work includes a range of stage and film.[1][2][3]
Career
Smales auditioned and gained a place to study Musical Theatre at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.[4] 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.[5][6]
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).[7]
Smales appeared in the Hyundai commercial (2018).[8] Smales also appeared in Gogodoc commercial (2018).[9]
He played the character of “Kevin” a journalist in No Reasons (2021). One review of the film compliments "an admirably creepy performance by Daniel Smales".[10] 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.[11] 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.[12]
Smales was in Hull's Cool List 2021.[13]
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.[14] He has an older sister and an older brother. He attended the local Shaw Park Primary School, along with the local secondary school Sir Henry Cooper School. He attended Wyke Sixth Form College where he studied performing arts and information technology. Smales took a year at Hull College studying musical theatre. He left Hull to pursue his career in London. Smales is known to have Dyslexia.[11][6]
Charity
Smales is an advocate for Alzheimer’s supporting the charities Alzheimer’s Research UK and Alzheimer’s Society. Smales father died of Alzheimer's disease in December 2021. In an interview with Hull Live Smales paid tribute to his 'selfless and caring' dad Tony, and believes Investment in dementia research remains low compared to other major health conditions across the United Kingdom. [14][15]
Credits
Film
| † | Films that have not yet been released. |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Death Walks | Steve | 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) | |
| 2021 | No Reasons | Kevin | VFTE Films / Amazon Prime |
| 2023 | 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 |
References
- ^ "Actor - Daniel Smales". Equity. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Actor - Daniel Smales". Spotlight. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Actor - Daniel Smales". e-Talenta. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Witches of Eastwick - Trinity Laban". Trinity Laban. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 1 October 2015 suggested (help) - ^ "Daniel Smales - Hull Daily Mail". Hull Daily Mail. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
{{cite news}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 1 October 2015 suggested (help) - ^ a b Daniel Smales at IMDb
- ^ Death Walks (2016) at IMDb
- ^ Tom Mallion (Director) (5 April 2018). Hyundai i10 [Grab your friends] (Commercial). United Kingdom: Hyundai. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ Charles Bosco (Director) (26 July 2018). Gogodoc [A Doctor at your doorstep] (Commercial). United Kingdom: Gogodoc. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ No Reasons (2021) at IMDb
- ^ a b Marshall, Lucy (24 January 2021). "From Orchard Park to Amazon Prime: The Hull actor told he would never make it". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ Haldon, Kevin (26 January 2021). "Interview: Spencer Hawken, Daniel Smales & Jon Guerriero on 'No Reasons'". Nerdly. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ Marshall, Lucy (6 June 2021). "Hull's Cool List 2021: Life on a yacht, a TV superstar, and the kindest lady in the city". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ a b Riley, Anna (24 July 2019). "Dad Anthony Smales, 71, with Alzheimer's found after search". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ Campbell, James (9 January 2022). "Son's hearbreaking account of Hull dad's battle with 'nuclear bomb' disease". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
