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Daniel Hendler
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| Born | January 3, 1976 |
| Occupation | Actor, director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) | Ana Katz (2007-2018 separated) |
| Children | Helena (b. 2008) Raimundo (b. 2011) |
Daniel Hendler (born 3 January 1976) is a talented Uruguayan actor, director, and screenwriter. He is well-known for his roles in many films, including Bottom of the Sea, Family Law, The Paranoids, Phase 7, and the award-winning Lost Embrace. He often works with director Daniel Burman. Daniel Hendler has gained international fame and won several awards for his acting. In 2004, he won the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival for his role in Lost Embrace. He also directed his first film, Norberto's Deadline, in 2010. Hendler is considered one of the actors who helped bring new life to Uruguayan cinema.
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Early Life and Theater Beginnings
Daniel Hendler was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1976. He grew up in a family with Jewish roots. His mother loved going to the theater, which might have inspired him. As a young person, Daniel enjoyed playing basketball and soccer.
He started acting in theater with friends when he was 14 years old. They formed a theater group called "Acapara el 522." This group even won a "Youth Contest of Theater in Montevideo" against many other plays. Daniel wrote and directed some of their plays. He also worked with musician and writer Leo Maslíah. Before becoming a full-time actor, Daniel studied architecture for several years.
Becoming a Film Star
Daniel Hendler started gaining recognition in the early 2000s. In 2001, he won the Best Actor award at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema for the Uruguayan movie 25 Watts. This film was made with a very small budget. It helped to kickstart a new era for Uruguayan films.
He became widely known in Argentina through commercials for a telecommunications company in 2002. Later, he won the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival for Lost Embrace. He also won Best Actor at the Lleida Latin-American Film Festival for Bottom of the Sea. In Bottom of the Sea (2003), he played a student who suspects his girlfriend is cheating.
Daniel Hendler has often worked with director Daniel Burman. He appeared in Burman's films like Waiting for the Messiah (2000), Lost Embrace (2004), and Family Law (2005). In these films, his characters were often named "Ariel."
In 2007, Hendler starred in The Paranoids. He played Luciano, a shy and quiet children's party entertainer. Critics praised his performance, saying he made Luciano a "lovable loser."
Moving to Television and Directing
After his film success, Daniel Hendler also started working in television. He appeared in an episode of the series Mujeres Asesinas in 2008. He also played a lazy janitor named Roman in the comedy series Aquí no hay quien viva. He wanted to try television and felt it was an important step in his career.
In 2010, Daniel Hendler made his debut as a writer and director with the film Norberto's Deadline. The movie is about a shy, unemployed salesman who takes acting classes to become more confident. He had never formally studied filmmaking. He believes that while technical skills are important, experience helps a director bring their ideas to the screen.
In 2012, Daniel Hendler played Andrés Goddzer in the popular TV show Graduados. This role was a big hit and earned him a Tato Award and a Martín Fierro award.
Besides film and TV, Daniel Hendler loves acting on stage. He feels most at home in theater, calling it where he feels like a "real actor."
Personal Life
Daniel Hendler married Argentine film director Ana Katz in 2007. They later separated. They have a daughter named Helena, born in 2008, and a son named Raimundo, born in 2011. Daniel moved from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, Argentina, but he still spends time in both cities. He has not become an Argentine citizen.
Filmography
Films
- Waiting for the Messiah (2000)
- 25 Watts (2001)
- Every Stewardess Goes to Heaven (2001)
- Sábado (2001)
- El Ojo en la Nuca (2001)
- No sabe no Contesta (2002)
- Bottom of the Sea (2003)
- Lost Embrace (2004)
- Whisky (2004)
- Los Suicidas (2005)
- Queens (2005)
- La perrera (2006)
- La Novia Errante (2006)
- Cara de Queso (2006)
- Family Law (2006)
- La ronda (2008)
- The Paranoids (2008)
- Cabeça a prêmio (2009)
- Phase 7 (2011)
- Los Marziano (2011)
- Mi primera boda (2011)
- Between Valleys (2012)
- Vino para robar (2013)
- Edifício Tatuapé Mahal (2014)
- My Friend from the Park (2015)
- Hijos nuestros (2015)
- Al borde (2016)
- El otro hermano (2017)
- Severina (2017)
- The Moneychanger (2019)
- The Sleepwalkers (2019)
- The Intruder (2020)
- Virus-32 (2022)
- El sistema K.E.OP/S (2022)
- Pequeña Flor (2022)
- Lunáticos (2022)
Television
- Mujeres en Rojo: Despedida (2003)
- Sin código (2004) (uncredited)
- Epitafios (2004) (miniseries)
- Aquí no hay quien viva (2008)
- Mujeres Asesinas (2008)
- Para vestir santos (2010)
- Cuando me sonreís (2011)
- Los únicos (2011)
- Televisión x la inclusión (2011)
- Graduados (2012)
- 100 días para enamorarse (2018)
- Pequeña Victoria (2019-2020)
- División Palermo (2023-2024)
Director
- Norberto's Deadline (2010) (also wrote the script)
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Hendler para niños
