Daniel Smales

Daniel Smales (born 21 October 1990) is an English actor. His work includes a range of stage and film.[1][2][3]

Daniel Smales
Smales in 2016
Born (1990-10-21) 21 October 1990
Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire
NationalityBritish
EducationWyke College
Hull College
Alma materTrinity Laban
Occupation(s)Actor, Singer
Years active2011–present
Known forDeath Walks
No Reasons
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Parents
  • Anthony Smales (father)
  • Margaret Smales (mother)
WebsiteOfficial website

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]

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".[8] 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.[9] 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.[10]

Smales appeared in the Hyundai commercial (2018).[11] Smales also appeared in Gogodoc commercial (2018).[12]

Smales was in Hull's Cool List 2021.[13]

In 2023, Smales became an official judge at Romford Film Festival.[14]

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.[15] 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.[9][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. [15][16]

Credits

Film
† Films that have not yet been released.
Year Title Role Notes
2016Death WalksSteveVFTE Films / Amazon Prime
2016No ReasonsKevinVFTE Films / Amazon Prime
2018ObstaclesArthurSCA Productions (Short Film)
The Last SupperAdamRaines Productions (Short Film)
Do No HarmDanielBlue Goose (Short Film)
2024Destitute †DominicGlowflare (Short Film)

Stage
Year Title Role Notes
2011The Threepenny OperaMacheathBlackheath Halls
CinderellaThe HeraldBlackheath Halls
2012Sunday in the Park with GeorgeMr. / LeeBlackheath Halls
Honk!DrakeTour
Grand HotelErikStratford Circus
Bright Lights, Bit CityChuck BeanAlbany Theatre
2013An Act of LoveDominic JonesBlackheath Halls
The Witches of EastwickRaymondStratford Circus

Commercial
Year Title Role Notes
2018Hyundai i10 - Grab your friendsTomGravity Thinking / Hyundai Motor Company
Gogodoc - A Doctor at your doorstepJackAskdoc

References
  1. "Actor - Daniel Smales". Equity. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  2. "Actor - Daniel Smales". Spotlight. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  3. "Actor - Daniel Smales". e-Talenta. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  4. "Witches of Eastwick - Trinity Laban". Trinity Laban. Archived from the original on 1 October 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  5. "Daniel Smales - Hull Daily Mail". Hull Daily Mail. Archived from the original on 1 October 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  6. "Daniel Smales". IMDb. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  7. "Death Walks (2016)". IMDb. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  8. "No Reasons (2021)". IMDb. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  9. 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.
  10. Haldon, Kevin (26 January 2021). "Interview: Spencer Hawken, Daniel Smales & Jon Guerriero on 'No Reasons'". Nerdly. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  11. Tom Mallion (Director) (5 April 2018). Hyundai i10 [Grab your friends] (Commercial). United Kingdom: Hyundai. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  12. Charles Bosco (Director) (26 July 2018). Gogodoc [A Doctor at your doorstep] (Commercial). United Kingdom: Gogodoc. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  13. 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.
  14. "The 2023 Judging Team". The Romford Film Festival. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  15. Riley, Anna (24 July 2019). "Dad Anthony Smales, 71, with Alzheimer's found after search". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  16. 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.
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