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{{Short description|Australian actor}}
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{{short description|Australian actor and television presenter}}
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| name = Daniel MacPherson
| name = Daniel MacPherson
| image = Daniel MacPherson.jpg
| image = Daniel MacPherson (Portrait).jpg
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| caption = MacPherson at the Sydney premiere of ''The Cup'' in 2011
| caption = MacPherson at the Sydney premiere of ''The Cup'' in 2011
| birthname = Daniel Donald MacPherson
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1980|4|25}}
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| occupation = {{Hlist|Actor|television presenter}}
| occupation = {{Hlist|Actor|television presenter}}
| years_active = 1990–present
| yearsactive = 1998–present
| birth_place = [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], Australia
| birth_place = [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], Australia
| spouse = {{Marriage|[[Zoe Ventoura]]|2015|2020}}
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Zoë Ventoura]]|2015|2020|end=[[Legal separation|{{abbr|sep.|separation}}]]}}
| children = 1
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'''Daniel Donald MacPherson''' (born 25 April 1980) is an Australian actor and television presenter, known for his roles as [[Joel Samuels]] in ''[[Neighbours]]'', PC Cameron Tait in ''[[The Bill]]'', Sergeant Samuel Wyatt in Sky and Cinemax's ''[[Strike Back (TV series)|Strike Back]]'', [[Whit Carmichael]] in the Shane Abbess sci-fi film ''[[Infini]]'', and [[Arion Elessedil]] in ''[[The Shannara Chronicles]]''. He also co-hosted ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'' for six years while simultaneously starring in a number of Australian dramas such as ''[[Wild Boys (TV series)|Wild Boys]]''.
'''Daniel MacPherson''' <!-- Valid citation required for date of birth for BLP. (WP:BLPPRIVACY) --> is an Australian actor and television presenter, known for his roles as [[Joel Samuels]] in ''[[Neighbours]]'', PC [[Cameron Tait]] in ''[[The Bill]]'', Sergeant Samuel Wyatt in Sky and Cinemax's ''[[Strike Back (TV series)|Strike Back]]'', [[Whit Carmichael]] in the Shane Abbess sci-fi film ''[[Infini]]'', [[Arion Elessedil]] in ''[[The Shannara Chronicles]]'' and Hugo Crast in the first filmed adaptation of [[Isaac Asimov]]'s long running [[Foundation (book series)|Foundation]] book series, loosely adapted as [[Foundation (TV series)|Foundation]]. He also co-hosted ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'' for six years while simultaneously starring in a number of Australian dramas such as ''[[Wild Boys (TV series)|Wild Boys]]''.


==Early life==
==Early life==
MacPherson grew up in Sydney's beachside suburb of [[Cronulla, New South Wales|Cronulla]]. He was accepted into [[Mensa International|Mensa]] at the age of 10 and went on to attend the academically selective school [[Sydney Boys High School]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sydneyboyshigh.com/pj-day-scholarship-endorsement|title= PJ Day Scholarship: Endorsement by Daniel McPherson|access-date=13 December 2020|work=[[Sydney Boys High School]]}}</ref>
MacPherson was born in Sydney.<ref name="Brygel">{{cite news|url=https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A80336516/STND?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-STND&xid=f2bca9f8|title=Street kid|last=Brygel|first=Jackie|date=28 November 2001|work=[[Herald Sun]]|access-date=10 March 2024|via=[[Gale (publisher)|Gale]]|url-access=subscription}}</ref> He grew up in Sydney's beachside suburb of [[Cronulla, New South Wales|Cronulla]]. He was accepted into [[Mensa International|Mensa]] at the age of 10 and went on to attend the academically selective school [[Sydney Boys High School]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sydneyboyshigh.com/pj-day-scholarship-endorsement|title= PJ Day Scholarship: Endorsement by Daniel McPherson|access-date=13 December 2020|work=[[Sydney Boys High School]]}}</ref> MacPherson competed in triathlons for six years. After winning Club Champion Rookie of the Year in 1995, he secured a place in the NSW Championships.<ref name="Brygel"/>


==Career==
==Career==
MacPherson was discovered while competing in the Kurnell triathlon in southern Sydney when he was 16. He soon landed the role of [[Joel Samuels]] in the soap opera ''[[Neighbours]]'', starting in 1998.<ref>[http://au.tv.yahoo.com/dancing-with-the-stars/hosts/article/-/article/5686785/daniel-macpherson/ Daniel MacPherson] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100424094117/http://au.tv.yahoo.com/dancing-with-the-stars/hosts/article/-/article/5686785/daniel-macpherson/ |date=24 April 2010 }}, ''Dancing with the Stars'', [[Yahoo!]]7.</ref> Soon after, MacPherson won a Logie Award in 1999 for Most Popular New Talent. After leaving the soap in 2002, MacPherson travelled to the United Kingdom to star in a British production of the musical ''[[Godspell]]'' in which he alternated the lead roles of Jesus and Judas with English entertainer [[Jonathan Wilkes]].<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk/stage/celeb_iv/godspell.shtml Godspell stars talk to BBC Norfolk], [[BBC Radio Norfolk]], 25 October 2002.</ref> During this time MacPherson resided in [[Notting Hill]] with close friend [[Robbie Williams]]. After completing the show, MacPherson was offered the role of PC Cameron Tait in the British drama ''[[The Bill]]'', which he played from 2003 until late 2004.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/nsw/stories/s946865.htm Aussie Actor Bares Bottom On "The Bill"], [[ABC Radio and Regional Content]], 16 September 2003.</ref> Upon leaving ''[[The Bill]]'', he took a role playing Jesus opposite [[Edward Woodward]] as God in ''The Mysteries''. This was a drama based on a medieval [[mystery play]] cycle in which every scene moved to a different part of [[Canterbury Cathedral]].{{cn|date=December 2020}}
MacPherson was discovered while competing in the Kurnell triathlon in southern Sydney when he was 16. He soon landed the role of [[Joel Samuels]] in the soap opera ''[[Neighbours]]'', starting in 1998.<ref>[http://au.tv.yahoo.com/dancing-with-the-stars/hosts/article/-/article/5686785/daniel-macpherson/ Daniel MacPherson] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100424094117/http://au.tv.yahoo.com/dancing-with-the-stars/hosts/article/-/article/5686785/daniel-macpherson/ |date=24 April 2010 }}, ''Dancing with the Stars'', [[Yahoo!]]7.</ref> Soon after, MacPherson won a Logie Award in 1999 for Most Popular New Talent. After leaving the soap in 2002, MacPherson travelled to the United Kingdom to star in a British production of the musical ''[[Godspell]]'' in which he alternated the lead roles of Jesus and Judas with English entertainer [[Jonathan Wilkes]].<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk/stage/celeb_iv/godspell.shtml Godspell stars talk to BBC Norfolk], [[BBC Radio Norfolk]], 25 October 2002.</ref> During this time MacPherson resided in [[Notting Hill]] with close friend [[Robbie Williams]]. After completing the show, MacPherson was offered the role of PC [[Cameron Tait]] in the British drama ''[[The Bill]]'', which he played from 2003 until late 2004.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/nsw/stories/s946865.htm Aussie Actor Bares Bottom On "The Bill"], [[ABC Radio and Regional Content]], 16 September 2003.</ref> Upon leaving ''[[The Bill]]'', he took a role playing Jesus opposite [[Edward Woodward]] as God in ''The Mysteries''. This was a drama based on a medieval [[mystery play]] cycle in which every scene moved to a different part of [[Canterbury Cathedral]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/3535002.stm|title=Revival of medieval mystery plays|date=5 August 2004|publisher=[[BBC News]]|access-date=25 October 2023}}</ref>

[[File:Dan macpherson.JPG|left|thumb|170px|MacPherson on the set of ''City Homicide'' in 2008]]
[[File:Dan macpherson.JPG|left|thumb|170px|MacPherson on the set of ''City Homicide'' in 2008]]


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In October 2007, MacPherson left Network Ten after taking a role on the [[Seven Network]]'s ''[[City Homicide]]''. The show became the number one Australian Drama between 2007 and 2008. MacPherson left ''City Homicide'' during the fourth season.<ref name="GoWild">{{cite web|url=http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2011/02/20/ventoura-and-macpherson-go-wild/ |title=Ventoura and MacPherson go Wild |author=Lowie |date=20 February 2011 |publisher=Media Spy |access-date=11 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110813044119/http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2011/02/20/ventoura-and-macpherson-go-wild/ |archive-date=13 August 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref> On 3 August 2008, the Seven Network announced that MacPherson would be taking over the hosting role on ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'', after former host [[Daryl Somers]] resigned at the end of 2007. This was his first live hosting gig since ''The X Factor'' in 2005. On 17 May 2010, MacPherson guest co-hosted ''[[The Morning Show (TV program)|The Morning Show]]'' alongside [[Kylie Gillies]], while regular male presenter [[Larry Emdur]] was on holidays. Macpherson hosted the Seven Network series, ''[[Beat the Star (Australia)|Beat the Star]]'', a local version of the British and German television series for one season before the show was cancelled.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/04/dan-macpherson-for-beat-the-star.html |title=Dan MacPherson for Beat the Star |publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|date=12 April 2010 |access-date=3 September 2010}}</ref>
In October 2007, MacPherson left Network Ten after taking a role on the [[Seven Network]]'s ''[[City Homicide]]''. The show became the number one Australian Drama between 2007 and 2008. MacPherson left ''City Homicide'' during the fourth season.<ref name="GoWild">{{cite web|url=http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2011/02/20/ventoura-and-macpherson-go-wild/ |title=Ventoura and MacPherson go Wild |author=Lowie |date=20 February 2011 |publisher=Media Spy |access-date=11 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110813044119/http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2011/02/20/ventoura-and-macpherson-go-wild/ |archive-date=13 August 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref> On 3 August 2008, the Seven Network announced that MacPherson would be taking over the hosting role on ''[[Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'', after former host [[Daryl Somers]] resigned at the end of 2007. This was his first live hosting gig since ''The X Factor'' in 2005. On 17 May 2010, MacPherson guest co-hosted ''[[The Morning Show (TV program)|The Morning Show]]'' alongside [[Kylie Gillies]], while regular male presenter [[Larry Emdur]] was on holidays. Macpherson hosted the Seven Network series, ''[[Beat the Star (Australia)|Beat the Star]]'', a local version of the British and German television series for one season before the show was cancelled.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/04/dan-macpherson-for-beat-the-star.html |title=Dan MacPherson for Beat the Star |publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|date=12 April 2010 |access-date=3 September 2010}}</ref>


In 2011, MacPherson returned to hosting season 11 of ''Dancing with the Stars'' in the first half of the year, before filming a new "Australian Western" style show, called ''[[Wild Boys (TV series)|Wild Boys]]'' based around [[Bushrangers]].<ref name="GoWild"/> MacPherson played the lead role and the show's protagonist, Jack Keenan and starred alongside [[Zoe Ventoura]].<ref name="GoWild"/> ''Wild Boys'' premiered to strong ratings of 1.67&nbsp;million viewers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/viewers-go-wild-for-drama-on-the-box/story-e6frf96x-1226130031885|title=Viewers go Wild for drama on the box|work=[[Herald Sun]]|publisher=[[The Herald and Weekly Times]]|access-date=5 September 2011}}</ref> This was not to last, and in November 2011, the Seven Network chose not to make a second season of the show. In 2013 MacPherson played the lead role of 'Whit' in Shane Abbess's sci fi feature film ''Infini''. Macpherson's performance in the lead role was universally praised for its intensity. MacPherson and Abbess re-united in 2015 for another science fiction film, ''SFV1'', with MacPherson starring alongside US actor Kellan Lutz. In February 2015, it was announced that MacPherson had landed the role of Arion in [[MTV]]'s upcoming fantasy drama series ''The Shannara Chronicles''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/news/a628079/neighbours-daniel-macpherson-joins-mtvs-the-shannara-chronicles.html|title=Neighbours' Daniel MacPherson joins MTV's The Shannara Chronicles|last=Lee|first=Ben|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=10 February 2015|access-date=7 March 2015}}</ref> MacPherson appeared in a documentary special celebrating ''Neighbours''{{'}} 30th anniversary titled ''[[Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite]]'', which aired in Australia and the UK in March 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/02/airdate-neighbours-30th-the-stars-reunite.html|title=Airdate: Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite|last=Knox|first=David|date=28 February 2015|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=3 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a633173/neighbours-30th-anniversary-schedule-confirmed-by-channel-5.html|title=Neighbours 30th anniversary schedule confirmed by Channel 5|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|work=Digital Spy|date=4 March 2015|access-date=5 March 2015}}</ref> In 2014, MacPherson resigned from ''Dancing with the Stars'' to focus on his film career; his replacement was comedian [[Shane Bourne]].
In 2011, MacPherson returned to hosting season 11 of ''Dancing with the Stars'' in the first half of the year, before filming a new "Australian Western" style show, called ''[[Wild Boys (TV series)|Wild Boys]]'' based around [[Bushrangers]].<ref name="GoWild"/> MacPherson played the lead role and the show's protagonist, Jack Keenan and starred alongside [[Zoe Ventoura]].<ref name="GoWild"/> ''Wild Boys'' premiered to strong ratings of 1.67&nbsp;million viewers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/viewers-go-wild-for-drama-on-the-box/story-e6frf96x-1226130031885|title=Viewers go Wild for drama on the box|work=[[Herald Sun]]|publisher=[[The Herald and Weekly Times]]|access-date=5 September 2011}}</ref> This was not to last, and in November 2011, the Seven Network chose not to make a second season of the show. In 2013 MacPherson played the lead role of Whit in Shane Abbess's sci fi feature film ''Infini''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/rockhampton/daniel-macpherson-makes-debut-in-australian-scifi-thriller/news-story/6a1f4cec06ca8688b7848aa7b81ac9bc|title=Daniel MacPherson makes debut in Australian sci-fi thriller|last=Mackenzie|first=T|date=22 May 2015|work=[[The Courier-Mail]]|access-date=20 February 2023}}</ref> Macpherson's performance in the lead role was universally praised for its intensity. MacPherson and Abbess re-united in 2015 for another science fiction film, ''SFV1'', with MacPherson starring alongside US actor Kellan Lutz. In February 2015, it was announced that MacPherson had landed the role of Arion in [[MTV]]'s upcoming fantasy drama series ''The Shannara Chronicles''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/news/a628079/neighbours-daniel-macpherson-joins-mtvs-the-shannara-chronicles.html|title=Neighbours' Daniel MacPherson joins MTV's The Shannara Chronicles|last=Lee|first=Ben|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=10 February 2015|access-date=7 March 2015}}</ref> MacPherson appeared in a documentary special celebrating ''Neighbours''{{'}} 30th anniversary titled ''[[Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite]]'', which aired in Australia and the UK in March 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/02/airdate-neighbours-30th-the-stars-reunite.html|title=Airdate: Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite|last=Knox|first=David|date=28 February 2015|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|access-date=3 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s14/neighbours/news/a633173/neighbours-30th-anniversary-schedule-confirmed-by-channel-5.html|title=Neighbours 30th anniversary schedule confirmed by Channel 5|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|work=Digital Spy|date=4 March 2015|access-date=5 March 2015}}</ref> In 2014, MacPherson resigned from ''Dancing with the Stars'' to focus on his film career; his replacement was comedian [[Shane Bourne]].


In 2016, MacPherson was a fill-in co-host on ''[[The Project (Australian TV program)|The Project]]'' with [[Carrie Bickmore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/news-and-current-affairs/carrie-bickmore-left-mortified-after-big-breast-league-gaffe-on-the-project-20160105-glzar7.html|title=Carrie Bickmore left mortified after 'Big Breast League' gaffe on The Project|last=Bowden|first=Ebony|work=Sydney Morning Herald|date=5 January 2016|access-date=5 January 2016}}</ref>
In 2016, MacPherson was a fill-in co-host on ''[[The Project (Australian TV program)|The Project]]'' with [[Carrie Bickmore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/news-and-current-affairs/carrie-bickmore-left-mortified-after-big-breast-league-gaffe-on-the-project-20160105-glzar7.html|title=Carrie Bickmore left mortified after 'Big Breast League' gaffe on The Project|last=Bowden|first=Ebony|work=Sydney Morning Herald|date=5 January 2016|access-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> In 2023, MacPherson appeared in the thriller play ''[[2:22 A Ghost Story]]'' in Melbourne. He will star in a touring production of ''[[The Woman in Black (play)|The Woman In Black]]'', alongside [[John Waters (actor)|John Waters]] in May 2024.<ref name="Iannella">{{cite news|url=https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A779902341/STND?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-STND&xid=51a63331|title=Home is where the heart is: Aussie actor's love blooms in SA|last=Iannella|first=Antimo|date=20 January 2024|work=[[The Advertiser (Adelaide)|The Advertiser]]|access-date=24 February 2024|via=[[Gale (publisher)|Gale]]|url-access=subscription}}</ref> He will also appear in the action film ''[[Land of Bad]]''.<ref name="Iannella"/>


==Other projects==
==Other projects==
MacPherson starred in the [[pantomime]] ''[[Jack and the Beanstalk]]'' in 1999 at the [[Victoria Theatre, Halifax|Victoria Theatre]] in [[Halifax, West Yorkshire|Halifax]]. He also starred in two pantomimes at the [[Marlowe Theatre]] in [[Canterbury]] alongside [[Paul Hendy]] and [[Leila Birch]], ''[[Cinderella]]'' in 2000 and ''[[Aladdin]]'' in 2001.<ref>[http://perfectblend.net/reference/pantoarchive.htm Neighbours: The Perfect Blend | Panto Archive<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
MacPherson starred in the [[pantomime]] ''[[Jack and the Beanstalk]]'' in 1999 at the [[Victoria Theatre, Halifax|Victoria Theatre]] in [[Halifax, West Yorkshire|Halifax]]. He also starred in two pantomimes at the [[Marlowe Theatre]] in [[Canterbury]] alongside [[Paul Hendy]] and [[Leila Birch]], ''[[Cinderella]]'' in 2000 and ''[[Aladdin]]'' in 2001.<ref>[http://perfectblend.net/reference/pantoarchive.htm Neighbours: The Perfect Blend | Panto Archive<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


In 2006, MacPherson co-hosted the [[Sydney New Year's Eve 2006-07]] telecast alongside ''[[Big Brother Australia|Big Brother]]'' host [[Gretel Killeen]]. The telecast caused much controversy after former ''[[Big Brother Australia|Big Brother 2004]]'' housemates [[Ryan Fitzgerald]] and [[Bree Amer]] appeared to be drunk throughout their segments of the evening. Notably, MacPherson received much praise for being a "complete professional" and left with his reputation unscathed.
In 2006, MacPherson co-hosted the [[Sydney New Year's Eve 2006-07]] telecast alongside ''[[Big Brother Australia|Big Brother]]'' host [[Gretel Killeen]]. The telecast caused much controversy after former ''[[Big Brother Australia|Big Brother 2004]]'' housemates [[Ryan Fitzgerald]] and [[Bree Amer]] appeared to be drunk throughout their segments of the evening. Notably, MacPherson received much praise for being a "complete professional" and left with his reputation unscathed.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}


==Ironman competitor==
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MacPherson competes in [[World Triathlon Corporation]] (WTC) and [[Ironman 70.3]]. He competed in Ironman Australia at [[Port Macquarie]], where he missed out on qualifying for the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii by only one spot. His swim time of 49:30 in Ironman New Zealand 2008 was the fastest in his age group. His fastest Ironman remains 9-hour and 42 minutes in Port Macquarie in 2007.
MacPherson competes in [[World Triathlon Corporation]] (WTC) and [[Ironman 70.3]]. He competed in Ironman Australia at [[Port Macquarie]], where he missed out on qualifying for the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii by only one spot. His swim time of 49:30 in Ironman New Zealand 2008 was the fastest in his age group. His fastest Ironman remains 9-hour and 42 minutes in Port Macquarie in 2007.


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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
He began dating his ''Wild Boys'' co-star [[Zoe Ventoura]] in 2011. They became engaged in December 2014,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/daniel-macpherson-announces-his-engagement-to-girlfriend-zoe-ventoura/story-fnk825aa-1227190291046|title=Daniel MacPherson announces his engagement to girlfriend Zoe Ventoura|last=Molloy|first=Shannon|date=20 January 2015|publisher=[[news.com.au]]|access-date=20 January 2015}}</ref> and married on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland in November 2015.<ref name=marriage>{{cite news|title=Zoe Ventoura and Daniel Macpherson tie the knot low-profile style|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/zoe-ventoura-and-daniel-macpherson-tie-the-knot-low-profile-style/story-fni0cvc9-1227628615012|access-date=9 December 2015|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=1 December 2015}}</ref> The couple have one child, a son born in December 2019 named Austin Xavier.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nowtolove.com.au/parenting/celebrity-families/daniel-macpherson-fatherhood-63829|title=Daniel Macpherson breaks his silence on his exciting baby news and gives a rare insight into fatherhood|last=Sullivan|first=Rebecca|date=6 May 2020|work=[[TV Week]]|access-date=11 May 2020}}</ref>
He began dating his ''Wild Boys'' co-star [[Zoë Ventoura]] in 2011. They became engaged in December 2014,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/daniel-macpherson-announces-his-engagement-to-girlfriend-zoe-ventoura/story-fnk825aa-1227190291046|title=Daniel MacPherson announces his engagement to girlfriend Zoe Ventoura|last=Molloy|first=Shannon|date=20 January 2015|publisher=[[news.com.au]]|access-date=20 January 2015|archive-date=19 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919115154/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/daniel-macpherson-announces-his-engagement-to-girlfriend-zoe-ventoura/story-fnk825aa-1227190291046|url-status=dead}}</ref> and married on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland in November 2015.<ref name=marriage>{{cite news|title=Zoe Ventoura and Daniel Macpherson tie the knot low-profile style|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/zoe-ventoura-and-daniel-macpherson-tie-the-knot-low-profile-style/story-fni0cvc9-1227628615012|access-date=9 December 2015|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=1 December 2015}}</ref> The couple have one child, a son, born in December 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nowtolove.com.au/parenting/celebrity-families/daniel-macpherson-fatherhood-63829|title=Daniel Macpherson breaks his silence on his exciting baby news and gives a rare insight into fatherhood|last=Sullivan|first=Rebecca|date=6 May 2020|work=[[TV Week]]|access-date=11 May 2020}}</ref> The pair announced their separation on social media in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a34953136/home-and-away-zoe-ventoura-dan-macpherson-split/|title=Former Home and Away star Zoe Ventoura announces split from husband Dan MacPherson|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=13 December 2020|date=13 December 2020}}</ref> MacPherson is in a relationship with model Jessica Dover.<ref name="Iannella"/>
The pair announced their separation on social media in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a34953136/home-and-away-zoe-ventoura-dan-macpherson-split/|title=Former Home and Away star Zoe Ventoura announces split from husband Dan MacPherson|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=13 December 2020|date=13 December 2020}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Film===
===Film===
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Latest revision as of 08:38, 18 July 2024

For the former Australian rules footballer, see Daniel McPherson.

Daniel MacPherson
MacPherson at the Sydney premiere of The Cup in 2011
Born
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupations
  • Actor
  • television presenter
Years active1990–present
Spouse
​
​
(m. 2015; sep. 2020)​
Children1

Daniel MacPherson is an Australian actor and television presenter, known for his roles as Joel Samuels in Neighbours, PC Cameron Tait in The Bill, Sergeant Samuel Wyatt in Sky and Cinemax's Strike Back, Whit Carmichael in the Shane Abbess sci-fi film Infini, Arion Elessedil in The Shannara Chronicles and Hugo Crast in the first filmed adaptation of Isaac Asimov's long running Foundation book series, loosely adapted as Foundation. He also co-hosted Dancing with the Stars for six years while simultaneously starring in a number of Australian dramas such as Wild Boys.

Early life

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MacPherson was born in Sydney.[1] He grew up in Sydney's beachside suburb of Cronulla. He was accepted into Mensa at the age of 10 and went on to attend the academically selective school Sydney Boys High School.[2] MacPherson competed in triathlons for six years. After winning Club Champion Rookie of the Year in 1995, he secured a place in the NSW Championships.[1]

Career

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MacPherson was discovered while competing in the Kurnell triathlon in southern Sydney when he was 16. He soon landed the role of Joel Samuels in the soap opera Neighbours, starting in 1998.[3] Soon after, MacPherson won a Logie Award in 1999 for Most Popular New Talent. After leaving the soap in 2002, MacPherson travelled to the United Kingdom to star in a British production of the musical Godspell in which he alternated the lead roles of Jesus and Judas with English entertainer Jonathan Wilkes.[4] During this time MacPherson resided in Notting Hill with close friend Robbie Williams. After completing the show, MacPherson was offered the role of PC Cameron Tait in the British drama The Bill, which he played from 2003 until late 2004.[5] Upon leaving The Bill, he took a role playing Jesus opposite Edward Woodward as God in The Mysteries. This was a drama based on a medieval mystery play cycle in which every scene moved to a different part of Canterbury Cathedral.[6]

MacPherson on the set of City Homicide in 2008

In 2005, MacPherson returned to Australia to present the Australian version of The X Factor.[7] MacPherson received very positive feedback, despite the series attracting low ratings. After the season had finished, reports stated that before one of the live shows MacPherson was accidentally knocked unconscious by a crew member. After regaining consciousness several minutes later, and being rushed to hospital, MacPherson went on to do the show that night despite being heavily concussed. He says he "remembers nothing at all" from that night's broadcast. This was undetected by the public.[citation needed] The following year, MacPherson hosted a three-part series called Killer Sharks on Australia's Network Ten in February 2006. In late 2006, he appeared in a British/Australian production entitled Tripping Over. The show appeared on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom and Network Ten in Australia. Tripping Over featured MacPherson's ex-Neighbours co-star Brooke Satchwell. Tripping Over received numerous positive reviews and the show was a hit with Australian critics; however due to funding issues it was not picked up for a second season.

In October 2007, MacPherson left Network Ten after taking a role on the Seven Network's City Homicide. The show became the number one Australian Drama between 2007 and 2008. MacPherson left City Homicide during the fourth season.[8] On 3 August 2008, the Seven Network announced that MacPherson would be taking over the hosting role on Dancing with the Stars, after former host Daryl Somers resigned at the end of 2007. This was his first live hosting gig since The X Factor in 2005. On 17 May 2010, MacPherson guest co-hosted The Morning Show alongside Kylie Gillies, while regular male presenter Larry Emdur was on holidays. Macpherson hosted the Seven Network series, Beat the Star, a local version of the British and German television series for one season before the show was cancelled.[9]

In 2011, MacPherson returned to hosting season 11 of Dancing with the Stars in the first half of the year, before filming a new "Australian Western" style show, called Wild Boys based around Bushrangers.[8] MacPherson played the lead role and the show's protagonist, Jack Keenan and starred alongside Zoe Ventoura.[8] Wild Boys premiered to strong ratings of 1.67 million viewers.[10] This was not to last, and in November 2011, the Seven Network chose not to make a second season of the show. In 2013 MacPherson played the lead role of Whit in Shane Abbess's sci fi feature film Infini.[11] Macpherson's performance in the lead role was universally praised for its intensity. MacPherson and Abbess re-united in 2015 for another science fiction film, SFV1, with MacPherson starring alongside US actor Kellan Lutz. In February 2015, it was announced that MacPherson had landed the role of Arion in MTV's upcoming fantasy drama series The Shannara Chronicles.[12] MacPherson appeared in a documentary special celebrating Neighbours' 30th anniversary titled Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite, which aired in Australia and the UK in March 2015.[13][14] In 2014, MacPherson resigned from Dancing with the Stars to focus on his film career; his replacement was comedian Shane Bourne.

In 2016, MacPherson was a fill-in co-host on The Project with Carrie Bickmore.[15] In 2023, MacPherson appeared in the thriller play 2:22 A Ghost Story in Melbourne. He will star in a touring production of The Woman In Black, alongside John Waters in May 2024.[16] He will also appear in the action film Land of Bad.[16]

Other projects

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MacPherson starred in the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk in 1999 at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax. He also starred in two pantomimes at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury alongside Paul Hendy and Leila Birch, Cinderella in 2000 and Aladdin in 2001.[17]

In 2006, MacPherson co-hosted the Sydney New Year's Eve 2006-07 telecast alongside Big Brother host Gretel Killeen. The telecast caused much controversy after former Big Brother 2004 housemates Ryan Fitzgerald and Bree Amer appeared to be drunk throughout their segments of the evening. Notably, MacPherson received much praise for being a "complete professional" and left with his reputation unscathed.[citation needed]

Ironman competitor

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MacPherson competes in World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) and Ironman 70.3. He competed in Ironman Australia at Port Macquarie, where he missed out on qualifying for the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii by only one spot. His swim time of 49:30 in Ironman New Zealand 2008 was the fastest in his age group. His fastest Ironman remains 9-hour and 42 minutes in Port Macquarie in 2007.

In April 2009, MacPherson completed the China Ironman in Haikou. He completed the race in 11 hours and one minute, after a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike ride and 42 km run in 45C heat. He came first in his 25–29 age group, qualifying him for the Hawaiian Ironman in October. MacPherson competed in the Hawaiian Ironman in 2009, finishing in 10 hours and 32 minutes. Macpherson has twice qualified for the Ironman 70.3 world championships, in 2013 and 2014.

Personal life

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He began dating his Wild Boys co-star Zoë Ventoura in 2011. They became engaged in December 2014,[18] and married on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland in November 2015.[19] The couple have one child, a son, born in December 2019.[20] The pair announced their separation on social media in December 2020.[21] MacPherson is in a relationship with model Jessica Dover.[16]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role[22] Notes
2011 The Cup Jason Oliver
2015 Infini Whit Carmichael
2016 The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One Lt. Kane Sommerville
2017 Generational Sins Drew Caldwell
2018 A Wrinkle in Time Calvin's father
2022 Poker Face Sam McIntyre
2024 Land of Bad Colonel Packett

Television

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Year Title Role[22] Notes
1998–2002, 2022 Neighbours Joel Samuels Role specifically written for him
2003–2004 The Bill PC Cameron Tait
2006 Blackjack Craig
Tripping Over Ned British/Australian six-part drama series
2007–10 City Homicide Simon Joyner
2011 Wild Boys Jack Keenan
2015 Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite Himself Documentary
2016 The Shannara Chronicles Arion
2017 APB Scott Murphy
2017–20 Strike Back Samuel Wyatt
2019 Bad Mothers Anton
2021 Foundation Hugo Crest

Stage

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Year Title Role[22] Notes
1999 Jack and the Beanstalk Jack Victoria Theatre, Halifax, UK
2000 Cinderella Prince Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, UK
2001 Aladdin Aladdin Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, UK
2002 Godspell Jesus/Judas 16-week, No. 1 venue tour, United Kingdom
2004 The Mysteries Jesus Canterbury Cathedral, UK,

with Edward Woodward, Thomas James Longley and Joseph McManners

2005 Love Letters Andrew NIDA/Parade Theatre, Sydney
2023 2:22 A Ghost Story Ben Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
2024 The Woman in Black The Actor Tour

Host

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Year Title Role[22] Notes
2005 The X Factor Australia Host Network Ten
Good Morning Australia Fill in Host Network Ten
Killer Shark Documentary Host Network Ten
2006 NYE Live Broadcast Co-host Network Ten
2006–2007 National Geographic Presents Host Foxtel
2008–2014 Dancing with the Stars Host Seven Network
2017 6th AACTA International Awards Host

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Work Result Ref
1999 Logie Awards Most Popular New Male Talent Neighbours Won [22]
2001 Most Popular Actor Nominated
2003 National Television Awards Most Popular Newcomer The Bill Nominated
2012 Logie Awards Most Popular Actor Wild Boys Nominated [23]

References

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  1. ^ a b Brygel, Jackie (28 November 2001). "Street kid". Herald Sun. Retrieved 10 March 2024 – via Gale.
  2. ^ "PJ Day Scholarship: Endorsement by Daniel McPherson". Sydney Boys High School. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  3. ^ Daniel MacPherson Archived 24 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine, Dancing with the Stars, Yahoo!7.
  4. ^ Godspell stars talk to BBC Norfolk, BBC Radio Norfolk, 25 October 2002.
  5. ^ Aussie Actor Bares Bottom On "The Bill", ABC Radio and Regional Content, 16 September 2003.
  6. ^ "Revival of medieval mystery plays". BBC News. 5 August 2004. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  7. ^ Enker, Debi: Stars in their eyes, The Age, 20 November 2004.
  8. ^ a b c Lowie (20 February 2011). "Ventoura and MacPherson go Wild". Media Spy. Archived from the original on 13 August 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  9. ^ "Dan MacPherson for Beat the Star". TV Tonight. 12 April 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
  10. ^ "Viewers go Wild for drama on the box". Herald Sun. The Herald and Weekly Times. Retrieved 5 September 2011.
  11. ^ Mackenzie, T (22 May 2015). "Daniel MacPherson makes debut in Australian sci-fi thriller". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
  12. ^ Lee, Ben (10 February 2015). "Neighbours' Daniel MacPherson joins MTV's The Shannara Chronicles". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  13. ^ Knox, David (28 February 2015). "Airdate: Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  14. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (4 March 2015). "Neighbours 30th anniversary schedule confirmed by Channel 5". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  15. ^ Bowden, Ebony (5 January 2016). "Carrie Bickmore left mortified after 'Big Breast League' gaffe on The Project". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  16. ^ a b c Iannella, Antimo (20 January 2024). "Home is where the heart is: Aussie actor's love blooms in SA". The Advertiser. Retrieved 24 February 2024 – via Gale.
  17. ^ Neighbours: The Perfect Blend | Panto Archive
  18. ^ Molloy, Shannon (20 January 2015). "Daniel MacPherson announces his engagement to girlfriend Zoe Ventoura". news.com.au. Archived from the original on 19 September 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  19. ^ "Zoe Ventoura and Daniel Macpherson tie the knot low-profile style". The Daily Telegraph. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  20. ^ Sullivan, Rebecca (6 May 2020). "Daniel Macpherson breaks his silence on his exciting baby news and gives a rare insight into fatherhood". TV Week. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  21. ^ "Former Home and Away star Zoe Ventoura announces split from husband Dan MacPherson". Digital Spy. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  22. ^ a b c d e "The Official Daniel MacPherson Website". Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  23. ^ Knox, David (15 April 2012). "2012 Logie Awards: winners". TV Tonight. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
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