Daniel Rivera was born on September 2nd, 1991 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of a Bus Driver, Daniel Rivera and Accountant Veronica Ortiz. Danny's parents are both Puerto Rican. Daniel Rivera graduated from Patchogue-Medford High School in 2009 and immediately enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. Daniel served for 10 years and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He held the prestigious title of Drill Instructor and made over 350 Marines.In 2014 Daniel began his career as a Professional Wrestler where he traveled all around wrestling on the independent wrestling circuit under the ring name "Danny Limelight". As a professional wrestler he has won a total of 6 Championships from 5 different wrestling promotions. Promotions Daniel has wrestled for are: WWE, Impact Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling, Championship Wrestling From Hollywood and AAA.Daniel has always had a passion for movies and stunt work. Upon completion of obligated service in the Marine Corps he decided to pursue this lifelong dream. Using Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as inspiration he made the transition from Wrestling to acting.Daniel Rivera made his acting debut in the short film The Hoodie (2019) where he played Eugene and performed his own stunts. He also performed his own stunts in the film "Speed of Time" (2019). Aside from acting and stunts Daniel Rivera also writes and produces his own films. A few films he has written, produced and acted in are: "TNT" (2020), "Above The Line" (2020), "Sunny" (2020), "207" (2020).Daniel Rivera had his first child Khaleesi Korin Rivera on April 20th 2014. She is also an actress.