Daniel Martin is a physically commanding character actor whose work is grounded in lived experience, authenticity, and presence. With a professional background in the security industry, he brings rare credibility to roles involving authority, threat, and controlled violence, regularly portraying security professionals, prisoners, mercenaries, and heavies with a realism that translates powerfully on screen.

Recent screen credits include Road House 2 (MGM), where he appeared in a featured role as an MMA Referee, as well as Project Hail Mary (feature film), playing Head of Conference Security. He also appeared in Digger (feature film), directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu, cast as a featured Secret Service agent — a role drawing directly on his real-world security experience.

Daniel’s work spans scripted and branded content, including the lead role in Mars Wrigley’s HR training films, directed by James Dillon. He has collaborated multiple times with director Sam Turner, appearing as a supporting Angry Prisoner in Shades 002 (with Nico / Beta Squad) and as a Giant Prisoner in Beta Squad’s Trapped in Prison episode. Additional television work includes a featured role as a Mercenary in The Witcher Season 5.

In 2025, Daniel was a featured supporting artist in Masters of the Universe, an experience that uniquely combined his performance background with his physicality. A lifelong fan of the franchise, he brought the powerful Returnian characters to life, drawing on his experience as a former British Champion bodybuilder and athlete of over 20 years.

Alongside screen acting, Daniel has an extensive background as a live character performer, including superhero roles at large-scale events, strengthening his ability to inhabit heightened physical characters with precision and control.

He is particularly drawn to grounded, intimidating, and morally complex roles where authority, restraint, and physical storytelling are key