ABOUT
Daniel McCollum Jr. is an actor from the River City of Jacksonville, Florida and has been trained in a top rated and cutting edge Conservatory under Scott Zigler and Bob Krakower. This, in addition to his training at Pinewood Studios under Actors Studio UK, has exposed him to a dynamic range of preparation for acting in the professional field. After graduating from UNCSA in 2025, he has gone on to be cast in Taylor Sheridan’s “Tulsa King”, and in the nightly production of Walt Disney World’s “Fantasmic!”
Daniel’s love for storytelling began at a young age, inspired by classics, such as Steven Spielberg’s “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.” He is passionate in his ongoing support of Families of the Military and First Responder Fallen, as his father was killed while fighting in Afghanistan shortly following the 9/11 attacks.
Daniel’s dream is to serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need by creating and supporting artistic spaces where these versions of life can be told and elevated to shared public consciousness. He has an intense passion for this community and bringing their stories into the conversation.
From David Ajmi's "Marie Antoinette" (Dir. Jason Bohon), alongside Diana Soto, Hannah Szemereta, and Yael Eve. (2024)
Still From Pinewood Studios, Actors Studio UK (2023)
Still From "Belly of the Beast" (Dir. Mary Louise Renegar) with fellow actor Emma Claire Kae(2023)
From Aaron Posner's "Life Sucks " (Dir. Scott Zigler), alongside Natasha Dvorak. (2023)
Still From Pinewood Studios, Actors Studio UK (2023)
Still from Kaleidoscope (Dir. Camilla Zadee Bennet) next to Cameron Flurry (2024)
Behind The Scenes of Belly Of The Beast (Dir. Mary Louise Renegar), with fellow actor Emma Claire Kae (2023)
Still from Judas Project (Dir. Declan Duggan, 2023)
Behind the Scenes from Judas Project (Dir. Declan Duggan), between takes (2023)
Still from Kaleidoscope (Dir. Camilla Zadee Bennet), with Cameron Flurry (2024)
Daniel between takes in Judas Project (Dir. Declan Duggan, 2023)
12
SHORT FILMS
4
CONSERVATORY STAGE PLAYS
19
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
ARTISTIC
STATEMENT
Daniel dreams of creating and supporting artistic spaces where stories of defenders, veterans, first responders, and their families are elevated to shared public consciousness. His nearly two decades of acting experience are dedicated to bringing these narratives into the spotlight.
RECENT and UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Walt Disney World’s “Fantasmic!”
Nightly, Times Subject to Change
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Directed by Robby Lutfy, 2025
“Join Mickey Mouse as he uses his imagination create magical imagery for all to enjoy! Nothing is more wonderful than the imagination, for in a moment you can experience a beautiful fantasy or an exciting adventure. But beware: nothing is more powerful than the imagination. For it can also expand your greatest fears into an overwhelming nightmare! Are the powers of Mickey’s incredible imagination strong enough - and bright enough - to withstand the evil forces that invade Mickey’s dream?”
MARTIN MCDONAUGH’S “THE PILLOWMAN”
A writer is arrested in a totalitarian state for his stories which eerily mirror real child murders. This play explores some of the moral dilemmas over art's responsibility and the ethics of creativity next to the clash between artistic freedom and censorship. It examines the impact of childhood trauma and the complex relationship between violence and storytelling.
Watch a compilation of Daniel’s work from industry renowned Pinewood Studios in Iver, England. Scenes include exploring a haunted house after a friend’s disappearance, an under qualified office worker trying to keep his job, and a man confronting his troubled past on his wedding night.
A young, loyal boy investigates his friend’s disappearance in a haunted house.
On his wedding night, the young groom is forced to reveal a troubling secret from his past.
An under-qualified office worker fights to keep his job.
Collected and compiled combat from across Daniel’s body of work, including original motion capture work, and SAFD qualifying fights in rapier and dagger and small sword.