- Daniel Ewing (actor)
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Daniel Ewing Born 3 June 1985
Manly, New South Wales, AustraliaOccupation Actor Years active 2003–present Partner Marni Little Daniel "Dan" Ewing (born 3 June 1985), is an Australian actor. He appeared on Seven Network's Home and Away series as Reuben Humphries, during 2005. In 2011, he returned to the Australian soap, this time receiving a larger role, playing Heath Braxton.
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Early and personal life
Ewing was born in Manly and grew up in Forestville near Sydney, Australia and is the eldest of four children. He attended Marist College North Shore where he performed in musicals years throughout high school. He is the first ever professional actor in his family and trained with John Gibson in Sydney's North Shore. Ewing has two tattoos on his right arm. The first is a Southern Cross as a mark of respect to his ancestors who fought in two World Wars. The second says Carpe Diem, which directly translates as "Seize the Day". Ewing's interpretation is "Have a crack".
At 183cms and 82 kg, Ewing is an accomplished sportsman. He played Representative Basketball for Manly-Warringah for nine years. This period included two NSW state championships and tours of the US and Canada. Ewing represented his school in basketball, soccer, rugby, cheerleading, tumbling, swimming and volleyball. Ewing has played soccer for Forest Killarney Football club since the age of six. Ewing was awarded with a NIDA scholarship in 2008 [1][2]
Ewing became engaged to his girlfriend, Marni Little, in September 2011.[3]
Career
Ewing appeared in Home and Away as Reuben Humphries.[4] He has also had guest roles in Blue Water High, Spirited and Rescue: Special Ops.[5] Ewing secured a role as Dillon the Black RPM Ranger in the kid's television series Power Rangers: RPM.[5]
In September 2010, Ewing joined the cast of Home and Away again, this time as Heath Braxton.[4] The actor made his debut in February 2011.
Ewing was a contestant in the 2011 season of Dancing With The Stars on Channel Seven. He was partenered with Luda Kroiter and both were eliminated in week five. Ewing danced in support of the St Vincent de Paul Society, where his mother works.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes 2011 Power Rangers Samurai Dillon Guest Role (Episode "Clash of the Red Rangers") 2011 Home and Away Heath Braxton Regular role (From episode #5235) 2009 Power Rangers R.P.M. Dillon 2009 Rescue: Special Ops Jack Gardener Episode #1.09 2008 Blue Water High Guest Role 2008 Revolution Brandon 2007 Home and Away Reuben Humphries Guest role (From episode #1.4458) 2007 Grand Smoke Vincent 2006 Superman Returns University Student 2004 Dead Meat Castle Zombie Theatre
Year Title Role Director Theatre 2003 Jesus Christ Superstar Judas Anthony McDonald McDonald Theatre Company – Sydney (Musical) 2003 Godspell Singer Anthony McDonald McDonald Theatre Company ( Musical) 2003 Les Miserables Brujon Anthony McDonald McDonald Theatre Company ( Musical) References
- ^ NIDA student scores starring role
- ^ National Institute of Dramatic Arts "NIDA" – PART-TIME COURSES
- ^ "Dan's Engaged!". Yahoo!7. http://au.tv.yahoo.com/home-and-away/news/article/-/10287282/dans-engaged/. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ^ a b Knox, David (24 September 2010). "New hunk for Summer Bay". TV Tonight. http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/09/new-hunk-for-summer-bay.html. Retrieved 11 January 2011.
- ^ a b Schipp, Debbie (9 January 2011). "Bay surf gang making waves". The Daily Telegraph (News Limited). http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sunday-telegraph/bay-surf-gang-making-waves/story-e6frewt9-1225983762243. Retrieved 11 January 2011.
External links
- Daniel Ewing at the Internet Movie Database
- Dan Ewing Official Website
- Amy Pearson Sony video featuring Daniel Ewing
- Daniel Ewing (actor)
Categories:- Australian people of Scottish descent
- Australian television actors
- Living people
- 1985 births
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