Daniel MacPherson

“MacPherson is picture cool. It’s easy to see why he could follow in the footsteps of Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman”, Daily Telegraph cover story.

“Daniel MacPherson has come full circle. He became an international heart-throb”, MTV Magazine.

“The fast growing reputation of this young Australian has surely been enhanced by his sensitive portrayal of the enthralling man from Galilee. It is a flawless performance”, The Stage (UK theatre magazine).

Daniel MacPherson began his acting career as Joel Samuels in the Australian TV series Neighbours, and instantly became a show favourite. In 1999 he won a Logie Award for 'Most Popular New Male Talent'. In 2001 he was nominated for a Silver Logie in the 'Most Popular Actor' category.

Finishing on Neighbours in 2001, Daniel moved to London to work on his theatre craft, where he played to packed houses in the West End tour performing BOTH Jesus and Judas (on alternate nights) in hit musical Godspell. The accolades from critics and media attention read – “a revelation”; “charismatic”; and “a real find” – led to his regular television role on The Bill playing PC Cameron Tait.

Viewed by over 10 million Brits twice weekly, and seen in Australia on the ABC, Daniel again made an immediate impact. Daniel was nominated for a British National Television Award in October 2003 for ‘BEST NEWCOMER’. After finishing on The Bill Daniel starred opposite legendary actor Edward Woodward in the 14th Century play The Mysteries in London’s Canterbury Cathedral, receiving rave reviews.

After seven years away – four in Melbourne, Australia working on Neighbours and three in London, Daniel arrived back home to Sydney in November 2004. He was immediately offered the role of host Network Ten’s hugely successful The X Factor and offered a television drama development deal through Network Ten Australia.

Daniel was one of five Network Ten personalities to host Good Morning Australia in June 2005 and starred in the tele-movie ‘Black Jack’ for the same Network. Also in 2005 Daniel hosted the terrifying and fascinating Killer Sharks documentary on Network Ten, and was invited to present a National Geographic Presents special for Foxtel.