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Daniel Allen Clark (born October 14, 1985) is an American born Canadian actor and news producer. Clark is best known for his role as Sean Cameron on the Canadian CTV series Degrassi: The Next Generation and as Steve Rendazo in the 2007 film Juno.

Personal life

Clark was born in Chicago, Illinois. He has two younger brothers Robert Clark, who starred in The Zack Files and Strange Days at Blake Holsey High, and Aaron Brown.

Clark was raised in Toronto, Ontario.

Career

At age 16, his first role was Chip in a stage production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast in 1997.

He made a number of appearances on TV series, including Eerie Indiana: The Other Dimension, Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and featured roles in films such as Grizzly Falls and Fizzy Bizness. In 2000, he also appeared in ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney television film Model Behavior, alongside Justin Timberlake.

From 1999 to 2000, Clark portrayed Tim "The Friend" Thomkins on the children's television show I Was a Sixth Grade Alien!, alongside future Degrassi co-star Ryan Cooley. He was nominated in 2000 for "Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series" as "Supporting Young Actor" for his part in I Was a Sixth Grade Alien!.

In 2001, Clark took a regular role as Sean Cameron on Degrassi: The Next Generation from season 1 until season 4. He took a hiatus from Degrassi in mid-season 4, in the episode "Back In Black", and was absent until his return as a regular in season 6 in 2006. He once again left the show at the end of season 6, but returned in a final guest appearance in season 7.

With other actors from the series, Clark is the winner of the 2002 Young Artist Award for "Best Ensemble Actor", having been nominated again in 2003 and 2006.

In 2007, he appeared as Steve Rendazo in the film Juno. The following year, he starred in a Hallmark film opposite Amber Tamblyn called The Russell Girl. He also appeared on an episode of NBC's ER, titled "Blame it on the Rain".

Following his 2012 graduation from NYU, Clark started working as a news producer and writer for ABC and MSNBC.

In 2014, Clark moved from New York and back to Toronto to join brother Robert in building a new business, RDC Management and Holdings. The company buys properties, renovates, and manages them. In 2015, the brothers launched eFresh Meals, a company that delivers a variety of healthy, meals to buyers.

In 2020, Clark made his first return to the screen since the end of his Degrassi run. He starred as David Allen in the short comedy film Respect.

Personal life

In 2012, he graduated from New York University. He majored in political science with a minor in business through the Stern School of Business.

Filmography

Film

Television

Web series

Awards and nominations

References

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2. Rauzi, Robin (2000-01-28). "'Grizzly Falls': Boy and Bear Bond in Tale of Adventure". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
3. Kupfer, Lindsey (2021-06-12). "Daniel Clark recalls acting alongside Justin Timberlake, Drake". Retrieved 2024-04-09.
4. "SIZZLIN' SURFING". Chicago Tribune. 1999-07-06. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
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6. Daniel Clark Archived 2009-03-12 at the Wayback Machine CTV.ca (November 27, 2006). Accessed October 14, 2007
7. Lou, Shane; Parker, Asha (2021-06-25). "'Degrassi' star Daniel Clark on favorite Sean moment and where Sean would be now". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
8. Daniel Clark awards IMDb. Accessed October 14, 2007.
9. Zhu, Danielle (17 Feb 2023). "'Degrassi' cast: Where are they now?". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
10. Hernandez, Ernio (28 Sep 2007). "Ehle and Mastrantonio Cast in CBS-Hallmark Movie "The Russell Girl"". Playbill. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
11. ^ Hearon, Sarah (2023-05-22). "'Degrassi: The Next Generation' OGs: Where Are They Now?". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
12. "Introducing eFresh: The Easy Way to Eat Healthy". Business Insider. 9 Aug 2018. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
13. Respect, IMDb, 2020-11-13, retrieved 2024-04-09
14. "Young Artist Awards (2002)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
15. "Young Artist Awards (2003)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
16. "Young Artist Awards (2006)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-04-09.

External links

• Daniel Clark at IMDb
• MeeVee TV Interview

• 1985 births
• 21st-century Canadian male actors
• American emigrants to Canada
• American expatriates in Canada
• Canadian male television actors
• Living people
• Male actors from Chicago
• Male actors from Toronto
• New York University Stern School of Business alumni