Daniel Ezra facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daniel Ezra
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| Born | 15 December 1991 Birmingham, West Midlands, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Daniel Ezra is a British actor born on December 15, 1991. He is most famous for playing Spencer James in the TV show All American. This show started in 2018 and is still popular today.
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About Daniel Ezra's Early Life
Daniel Ezra was born in Birmingham, England. His grandparents came from Jamaica. When he was growing up, he enjoyed reading books like Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings. He also loved playing basketball. However, he stopped playing sports when he started acting.
Daniel went to Great Barr School in Birmingham. Later, he studied acting at the East 15 Acting School.
Daniel Ezra's Acting Journey
Daniel Ezra did not think about acting until he was 16 years old. A teacher at his school encouraged him to try out for a play. He played the character Sebastian in a play called Twelfth Night. For this role, he was even nominated for an award!
First Roles on Screen
Daniel started acting on TV in 2014 with a movie called Murdered by My Boyfriend. After that, he appeared in several BBC shows. These included Undercover and The Missing. In 2018, he also had a role in the fantasy show A Discovery of Witches.
Becoming Spencer James in All American
In March 2018, Daniel Ezra got a main role in the American sports drama All American. This was his first acting job in the United States. For this role, he had to learn to speak with an American accent.
To prepare, Daniel spent a lot of time in South Los Angeles. He carried a football everywhere to practice his accent and learn about the local culture. He also listened to music and interviews from his favorite rapper, Nipsey Hussle, who was from Crenshaw. This helped him practice his American accent without a coach.
The real football player, Spencer Paysinger, who Daniel's character is based on, also helped him. Spencer drove Daniel and his co-star Taye Diggs around his old neighborhood. This helped them understand the show's setting better. Daniel also watched the NFL Network a lot to learn about American football rules.
Daniel realized how popular All American was when fans recognized him in Times Square.
Daniel Ezra's Movies and TV Shows
Daniel Ezra has been in many different TV shows and movies. Here are some of his notable roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Murdered by My Boyfriend | Joseph | Television film |
| The Village | Ghana Jones | Episode: "2.1" | |
| Precipice Hours | Tim | ||
| Blood Cells | Thom | ||
| 2015 | Vera | Cameron Thorne | Episode: "Shadows in the Sky" |
| No Offence | Ajamu | Episode: "1.6" | |
| 2016 | Prey | Alan Gill | 2 episodes |
| Undercover | Dan Johnson | 6 episodes | |
| The Missing | Daniel Reed | 5 episodes | |
| 2017 | Prime Suspect 1973 | DC Ashton | 6 episodes |
| National Theatre Live: Twelfth Night | Sebastian | ||
| 2018–2022 | A Discovery of Witches | Nathaniel Wilson | 10 episodes |
| 2018–2024 | All American | Spencer James | Main cast (seasons 1–6, guest role in season 7) |
| 2022 | All American: Homecoming | Episode: "We Need a Resolution" | |
| The Smeds and the Smoos | Bill | Television film | |
| 2025 | The Running Man | TBA | Post-production |
