ABOUT
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 Krakower. 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 of 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 shared public consciousness. He has an intense passion for this community and bringing their stories into the conversation.
From David Ajmi's "Marie Antoinette" (Dir. Jason Bohon), alongside Diana Soto, Hannah Szemereta, and Yael Eve. (2024)
Still From Pinewood Studios, Actors Studio UK (2023)
Still From "Belly of the Beast" (Dir. Mary Louise Renegar) with fellow actor Emma Claire Kae(2023)
From Aaron Posner's "Life Sucks " (Dir. Scott Zigler), alongside Natasha Dvorak. (2023)
Still From Pinewood Studios, Actors Studio UK (2023)
Still from Kaleidoscope (Dir. Camilla Zadee Bennet) next to Cameron Flurry (2024)
Behind The Scenes of Belly Of The Beast (Dir. Mary Louise Renegar), with fellow actor Emma Claire Kae (2023)
Still from Judas Project (Dir. Declan Duggan, 2023)
Behind the Scenes from Judas Project (Dir. Declan Duggan), between takes (2023)
Still from Kaleidoscope (Dir. Camilla Zadee Bennet), with Cameron Flurry (2024)
Daniel between takes in Judas Project (Dir. Declan Duggan, 2023)
12
SHORT FILMS
4
CONSERVATORY STAGE PLAYS
16
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
ARTISTIC
STATEMENT
Daniel dreams of creating and supporting artistic spaces where stories of defenders, veterans, first responders, and their families are elevated to shared public consciousness. His nearly two decades of acting experience are dedicated to bringing these narratives into the spotlight.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
MARTIN MCDONAUGH’S “THE PILLOWMAN”
Directed by Robby Lutfy
April 17-19, 2025
A writer is arrested in a totalitarian state for his stories which eerily mirror real child murders. This play explores some of the moral dilemmas over art's responsibility and the ethics of creativity next to the clash between artistic freedom and censorship. It examines the impact of childhood trauma and the complex relationship between violence and storytelling.
UNCSA SENIOR SHOWCASES
Locations and time are subject to change:
Chicago, IL: The Goodman Theatre, March 3, 2025
Atlanta, GA: Alliance Theatre, March 6, 2025
Los Angeles, CA: Matrix Theatre, April 30, 2025
NYC, NY: Theatre Row, May 6, 2025
SHOWREEL
Watch a compilation of Daniel’s work from around the world. Scenes include exploring a haunted house after a friend’s disappearance, an under qualified office worker trying to keep his job, a man confronting his troubled past on his wedding night, and a headstrong bruiser confronting a new version of the prisoners dilemma.
A young, loyal boy investigates his friend’s disappearance in a haunted house.
An under-qualified office worker fights to keep his job.