Daniel Cudmore

Daniel Cudmore

Daniel Cudmore, 2006
Born January 20, 1981 (1981-01-20) (age 31)
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.

References

  1. ^ Paul, Rob (March 2, 2011). "Daniel Cudmore Height". CelebHeights.com. http://www.celebheights.com/s/Daniel-Cudmore-3494.html. 
  2. ^ a b Crosse, Doug (April 16, 2003). "BC Rugby Player Making Move to Big Screen". Canadian Rugby News. http://www.canadianrugbynews.com/story_detail.cfm?id=655. 
  3. ^ Chung, Matthew (September 6, 2007). "Street Thug Now Team Star". Toronto Star. http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/253735. 
  4. ^ Cross, Daniel (May 24, 2007). "U21: Canada Names Squad to Face USA". Oakville Crusaders Rugby Club. http://www.oakvillecrusaders.com/NewsItem.aspx?ID=482. 
  5. ^ "Superman Marvel-ous?". IGN Movie News. September 2, 2004. http://movies.ign.com/articles/544/544049p1.html. 

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