Biography

Daniel Francis is a classically trained actor, leading the upcoming AppleTV series 'Liaison' alongside Eva Green and Vincent Cassel. As well as the eagerly anticipated Harlan Coben thriller 'Stay Close' alongside Richard Armitage and James Nesbitt for Netflix. Daniel is known for his performance as "Doctor Facilier" in Disney/ABC's hit series Once Upon A Time and Esmond Smith in "Small Axe" directed by Academy Award winning Director Steve McQueen. Passionate, but shy as a youth, Daniel found freedom of expression on stage while attending the Pyramid Young Initiative in Clapham, London. At 17 he was given a life-changing introduction to an early mentor, theatre director Sacha Wares and was subsequently cast in her production of Bintou at the Arcola Theatre. Daniel went on to train at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), and upon graduation, went straight to the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) to work alongside award winning actor John Lithgow. After completing his

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