Daniel Cudmore | |
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Daniel Cudmore, 2006 |
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Born | January 20, 1981 Squamish, British Columbia, Canada |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2003–present |
Height | 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)[1] |
Daniel Cudmore (born January 20, 1981) is a Canadian actor perhaps best known for his role as the mutant Colossus in the X-Men movies.
He was born and raised in Squamish, British Columbia, to English parents Sue Bailey, who works for the British Columbia Film Commission,[2] and Richard Cudmore, a doctor. Cudmore is the middle of three boys, all over 6'5" tall.
Cudmore attended Gannon University and was a member of the football team (2000–02). He is a former forward for the Capilano Rugby Football Club in Vancouver.[2] His older brother Jamie Cudmore is a member of the Canadian Rugby World Cup team.[3] His younger brother, Luke, also plays for Capilano RFC.[4]
Daniel also auditioned for the title role in Superman Returns.[5]
He starred in the The Twilight Saga: New Moon and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse also in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 as the Volturi Guard, Felix.
He starred in the The Baytown Disco as Lincoln Oodie.