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Daniel Nelson

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  • Birth name
    Daniel Mark Nelson
  • Height
    6′ 2¾″ (1.90 m)

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  • Daniel Nelson is by no means an award winning actor. And if you ask him he probably never will be. But what he lacks in natural talent he makes up for in persistence. With a film career that started in 2008 he's surprisingly had a couple of half decent roles in that time. Daniel's strengths lie in his physicality usually playing the strong silent bad guy, which he's okay with. You may not know him from playing Kabal in the reboot of Mortal Kombat, and his guest appearance as the Honky Tonk Man in season 2 of Young Rock where they trusted him enough not to dub over his attempt at a Tennessee Accent.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Daniel Nelson
  • Daniel Nelson is a screen actor with over 15 years of experience in the film industry, known for his grounded performances and strong physical presence. He is best known for his role as Kabal in Mortal Kombat, bringing a fan-favourite character to life with intensity and authenticity.

    He also features as a key gang member in the upcoming feature Runner, and most recently appeared as "Boyfriend" in Honeymoon with Harry, showcasing his range beyond action into character-driven performance.

    With a professional background in stunt performance, Daniel brings a rare level of realism to physically demanding roles while maintaining strong, believable character work. His extensive on-set experience allows him to deliver consistent, high-impact performances across both action and narrative-driven projects.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Daniel Nelson

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