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Daniel Portman
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Portman at the 2018 German Comic Con
Born
Daniel Porter

(1992-02-13) 13 February 1992 (age 33)
Glasgow, Scotland
Education Shawlands Academy
Reid Kerr College
Occupation Actor
Years active 2010–present
Parent(s)
  • Ron Donachie (father)

Daniel Portman is an actor from Scotland. He was born on February 13, 1992, and his birth name is Daniel Porter. He is most famous for playing the character Podrick Payne in the TV show Game of Thrones. This popular fantasy series aired from 2012 to 2019. More recently, he appeared as Stuart in an episode of Black Mirror called "Loch Henry" in 2023.

About Daniel Portman's Early Life

Daniel Portman grew up in Glasgow, Scotland. His father, Ron Donachie, is also an actor. Daniel has a sister named Naomi. He went to Shawlands Academy when he was younger. While there, he played rugby and was chosen as the Head Boy. After school, he studied acting at Reid Kerr College in Paisley.

Daniel Portman's Acting Career

Daniel Portman started acting when he was 16 years old. His first movie role was in 2010, in a film called Outcast, where he played a character named Paul. After that, he appeared in a Scottish TV show called River City. In 2012, he had a small part in the Scottish comedy movie The Angels' Share.

A big moment in his career came on August 24, 2011. It was announced that he would play Podrick Payne in the famous HBO fantasy drama Game of Thrones. He was part of the show from its second season all the way to the final season in 2019. Daniel even sang a part of the song "Jenny's Song" in an episode called "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms".

Movies and TV Shows

Daniel Portman has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:

Movies

Year Title Role
2010 Outcast Paul
2012 Angels' Share, TheThe Angels' Share Sniper's pal
2015 Wasteland 26: Six Tales of Generation Y Ted
2016 Journey, TheThe Journey Frank
2018 In the Cloud Max Kavinsky
2019 Robert the Bruce Aonghus Óg of Islay
2023 Betrayal Henry
2024 Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps Captain

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2011 River City Darren
2012–2019 Game of Thrones Podrick Payne Appeared in 35 episodes
2021 Vigil Chief Petty Officer Gary Walsh A short TV series
2022 Control Room, TheThe Control Room Anthony A short TV series
Karen Pirie Colin Duff (young) Appeared in 2 episodes
2023 Black Mirror Stuart Episode: "Loch Henry"
2025 Fear Brian Berwick Appeared in 3 episodes

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