Dan was educated at The Mall School and Hampton School. Whilst studying Education at the University of Cambridge, Dan appeared in several productions including: RSC Other Prize Winner "August", Jimmy Porter in "Look Back in Anger" Vladimir in "Waiting For Godot" and Frank in "Educating Rita". Film highlights include: Plan B's 'Ill Manors', aviation drama 'A Dark Reflection' and American football comedy 'Gridiron UK'. Outside of acting, Dan was an elite level rower for ten years. He rowed for Goldie in the 2000 Boat Race and represented Great Britain at the Junior European Championships, winning a silver medal. Furthermore, he has also won gold at the National Championships of Great Britain.