Daniel McCollum Jr. is an actor from the River City of Jacksonville Florida, and has been trained in a top rated and cutting edge Conservatory under Scott Zigler and Bob Krakauer. This, in addition to his training at Pinewood Studios under Actors Studio UK, has exposed him to a dynamic range of preparation for acting in the professional field.

Daniel’s love for storytelling began at a young age, inspired by classics, such as Steven Spielberg’s “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark”. He is passionate in his ongoing support Families of the Military and First Responder Fallen, as his father was killed while fighting in Afghanistan, shortly following the 9/11 attacks.

Daniel’s dream is to serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need by creating and supporting artistic spaces where these versions of life can be told and elevated to communal consciousness. He has an intense passion for this community, and bringing their stories into the conversation.

Artistic Statement

Daniel is a Speaker for the Dead, honoring the memories of the fallen and the country they died for. He upholds their standards and the standards of America, and does this this by becoming a positive conduit for change, and keeping classic values close to the core of his being.

Daniel is a Speaker for the Dead, honoring the memories of the fallen and the country they died for. He upholds their standards and the standards of America, and does this this by becoming a positive conduit for change, and keeping classic values close to the core of his being.

UNCSA ‘25