Daniel Browning Smith facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daniel Browning Smith
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| Born | May 8, 1979 Meridian, Mississippi, United States
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| Other names | The Rubberboy |
| Occupation | Actor, contortionist, television host, comedian, sports entertainer, stuntman |
| Years active | 2002–2016 |
Daniel Browning Smith, also known as The Rubberboy, is an amazing American performer. He was born on May 8, 1979. He is a super flexible contortionist, an actor, and a TV host. He has even worked as a comedian and a stuntman!
Daniel holds the record for being the most flexible person ever. He has earned seven different Guinness World Records for his incredible skills. His unique flexibility comes from a special genetic condition.
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Early Life of The Rubberboy
Daniel grew up in Meridian, Mississippi, in the United States. He has one sister and one brother. When he was only four years old, he saw contortionists perform. This made him dream of becoming the best contortionist in the world!
Daniel started practicing early. He would jump off his top bunk bed and land in a full split. His family was very surprised by his talent. As a teenager, he began performing on the streets. This helped him get people's attention. When Daniel turned 18, he joined a group called the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. After that, he trained to become a master contortionist. He learned from Master Lu Yi at the San Francisco School of Circus Arts.
Understanding His Flexibility
Daniel Smith's incredible flexibility is due to a genetic condition. It is called hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS). This is one of several types of Ehlers–Danlos syndrome. People with hEDS often have very flexible joints. Their joints can move much more than usual.
Sometimes, these super mobile joints can be easily dislocated. Their skin might also bruise easily. Many people with hEDS experience pain in their muscles and bones. They can also have other health issues. For most of his career, Daniel only had moderate pain. However, as he got older, his condition changed. Eventually, he had to stop performing his contortion acts.
Daniel on Television
Daniel Browning Smith has appeared in many TV shows. He often played characters who were very flexible. He even hosted a show about people with special abilities.
- CSI: NY as Lukas Neiman
- Carnivàle as Rollo the Rubberboy/Boneless Billy Benson
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Sqweegel
- Monk as Danny Chasen
- Stan Lee's Superhumans as Host
Daniel in Movies
Daniel has also been in several movies. He has acted in roles that show off his unique flexibility. He has even worked as a stuntman for films.
- 2005 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang as Rubber Boy
- 2008 You Don't Mess with the Zohan as Real Estate Agent
- 2011 Paranormal Activity 3 as stunt
- 2012 Foodfight! as Cheasel T. Weasel (motion capture)
