Daniel Francis is a British actor and producer. He is best known for his performances in Small Axe: Education, Stay Close, Liaison, The Wheel of Time, Bridgerton, Don’t Move, and Once Upon a Time.
Having built a successful career across theatre, television, and film, Francis has earned recognition for his versatility and compelling performances in British and international productions.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Daniel Francis
- Stage Name: Daniel Francis
- Born: February 9, 1983
- Age: 43 years old
- Birthplace: Battersea, London, England
- Occupation: Actor, Producer
- Nationality: British
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
- Ethnicity: Black British (Jamaican descent)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Francis
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Daniel Francis was born on February 9, 1983, in Battersea, London, England, to Mr. and Mrs. Francis. He is of Black British ethnicity with Jamaican heritage. There is no information about his siblings.
Raised by his mother in South London, he discovered his passion for acting through the Pyramid Youth Theatre in Clapham.
He later trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), where he developed the skills that launched his acting career.
Career
Daniel Francis began his professional career in theatre after graduating from LAMDA, joining the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he appeared in productions including The Comedy of Errors and Twelfth Night.
He later earned critical acclaim for his performances in The Brothers Size, The Hounding of David Oluwale, Off the Endz, Othello, and The Mountaintop, portraying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
His television breakthrough came with Homefront, followed by memorable roles in Once Upon a Time as Dr. Facilier, Small Axe: Education, Stay Close, Liaison, The Wheel of Time, and Netflix’s Bridgerton, where he portrays Lord Marcus Anderson.
Daniel expanded into feature films with Fast Girls before starring in Netflix’s thriller Don’t Move, further increasing his international recognition.
Alongside acting, he has also worked as a producer. His officially announced upcoming projects include returning as Lord Marcus Anderson in Bridgerton Season 4, which is currently in production.
Social Media
- Instagram: @thedanielfrancis
Personal Life
Daniel Francis, 43, is currently single. He has no publicly known children and stands 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall.
He enjoys fitness, travelling, reading, mentoring aspiring performers, and supporting community initiatives.
Before dedicating himself fully to acting, he also worked as a personal development coach and later became part of the founding team behind the technology company Hedera Hashgraph.
Net Worth
Daniel Francis has a net worth of $2 million USD. His income is primarily generated through film and television acting, theatre performances, producing, endorsements, public appearances, and other entertainment ventures.
Filmography
- The Shot
- Fast Girls
- In and Out
- Cla’am
- Don’t Move
Television
- EastEnders
- Law & Order: UK
- Eternal Law
- Homefront
- Once Upon a Time
- Small Axe: Education
- Stay Close
- Liaison
- The Wheel of Time
- Bridgerton
Stage
- Bintou
- The Comedy of Errors
- Twelfth Night
- The Brothers Size
- The Hounding of David Oluwale
- Off the Endz
- Othello
- The Mountaintop