Daniel Goddard

Daniel Goddard was born on August 28, 1971, in Sydney, Australia. He initially pursued a degree in finance before transitioning to acting, where he trained at the Ensemble Actors Studio. His acting career began in Australian television, notably with a role as Eric Phillips in the popular soap opera ‘Home and Away’. After gaining initial experience in his home country, Goddard moved to the United States. In the US, he engaged in commercial modeling, working with brands such as Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana, which further established his presence in the industry.

Goddard secured his breakout role as Dar in the syndicated action-drama series ‘BeastMaster’, which aired from 1999 to 2002. This role required him to return to Australia for filming, where he starred in 65 episodes. Following ‘BeastMaster’, he appeared in various television shows and films, including a significant role in the American soap opera ‘The Young and the Restless’ as Cane Ashby, from 2007 to 2019, spanning 1169 episodes. His work on ‘The Young and the Restless’ earned him widespread recognition and a dedicated fan base. He also occasionally modeled on the CBS daytime game show ‘The Price Is Right’ due to his popularity.

Beyond acting, Goddard has explored other facets of the entertainment industry as a writer and producer. He has writing credits for 6 episodes of ‘BeastMaster’ and is currently in development for a TV mini-series titled ‘Torn’, for which he is credited as a creator and co-executive producer. In recent years, Goddard has ventured into the tech and entrepreneurial space, founding a social media app called Dysko, aimed at connecting individuals with shared interests, especially within fan communities. This expansion into digital entrepreneurship marks a new phase in his career, combining his experience in building fan connections with technological innovation. On June 12, 2020, Goddard became an American citizen.