Daniel Newman is an American actor, model, and musician recognized for his roles in popular television series such as ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Homeland,’ alongside a successful career in fashion modeling for top global brands. After being discovered by renowned photographer Bruce Weber, Daniel Newman launched a successful modeling career, gracing magazine covers and editorials worldwide for prominent fashion designers including Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tommy Hilfiger. His modeling work continued to gain recognition, starring on the cover of photographer Thomas Knights’s ‘Red Hot Exposed’ 2017 calendar and redheaded art campaign. Transitioning to acting, Newman honed his craft at William Esper’s acting school in New York City, leading to early guest appearances in television series such as ‘7th Heaven’ (1997), ‘How High’ (2001), and ‘Sex and the City’ (2003).
Beyond his extensive acting and modeling career, Newman has made notable contributions to music, with his work featured on the original soundtrack for the 2008 film ‘Twilight.’ He also contributed as a composer for ‘90210’ (2009) and as a performer/writer for the ‘Fantasyland’ soundtrack (2010). Currently, Newman is actively producing a rock album with legendary producer Tony Shimkin for his band, The Vanderbilts. Demonstrating his commitment to advocacy, Newman publicly came out as bisexual in 2017 and actively supports organizations such as GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign. In 2020, he expanded his creative output by launching an OnlyFans account, utilizing the platform to release original short films and engaging creative content.