Born and raised in Sydney, Daniel holds a Bachelor of Music (Performance), having studied at The Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Australian Institute of Music.

After completing his training, Daniel was asked to join the internationally acclaimed vocal group The Ten Tenors. Performing with the Ten Tenors Double Platinum tour, Daniel has sung throughout Australia, Europe and The United States to critical acclaim. Daniel is also featured on The Ten Tenors Christmas album ‘Our Christmas Wish’ as well as the follow up ‘On Broadway’ and, most recently, the ‘Wish You Were Here’ Album.

In 2009 he joined the cast of Jerry Springer the Opera at the Sydney Opera House, before his departure for the European tour of the Ten Tenors. Upon his return, Daniel was cast as the understudy Jean Valjean in the Australian National production of Les Miserables performing the role hundreds of times throughout the country. He continued to the Asian tour, performing the role in Manila, Singapore and Dubai before his return to Australia.

Daniel has also played the role of Terry in the Australian premiere production of Sideshow at the Hayes theatre, and joined the cast of My Fair Lady at the Capitol theatre in Sydney, covering the role of Freddy.

Les Miserables is Daniel's first production with Showbiz Christchurch.