Born in Newnan, Georgia in 1998, Daniel wanted to act and follow in his Grand Father's (Jack Griffin) foot steps from the time he could talk. Daniel started acting over seas in Australia with small roles in both of 7 Network's hit shows, Blue Heelers & Home and Away, he then became a household name over night as the "boy who kicked the tire" on the Holden car commercial. from there Daniel returned to the USA to help care for his 70-year-old grandmother who has breast cancer, Daniel has taken part in many breast cancer walks, and is a very big advocate to unity and equal rights for all people, no matter their race, creed, or sexual orientation.