Daniel Selby was born in Castro Valley, California, on June 3, 1965, at Eden Hospital. His father was a hard-working professional in the manufacturing business in Oakland and his mother was a singer. Both supported Daniel in his desires to act. His mother helped him get started by enrolling him in acting and modeling schools across the bay in San Francisco in 1970. Daniel started modeling clothes for local stores such as Mervyns and The Gap and continued modeling until 1985. His first role was in Love, American Style (1969). He continued doing small roles throughout the 1970s and 1980s, even signing with a small record label in 1976, Davis Entertainment Group out of Los Angeles. Daniel continues to concentrate on stage, TV and film.