Daniel Southern - Actor Profile

Daniel Southern

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
2Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1976

About Daniel Southern

Daniel Southern makes his motion picture debut in Touchstone Pictures' "The 13th Warrior." He also appeared in John McTiernan's film "The Thomas Crown Affair" Mischa Hausserman (who played Rethel the Archer) also appears in "The Thomas Crown Affair" as Crown's driver. Dan's telvisions appearances includes "Law & Order". The episode titled "Shield" aired in March of 1999 in the series' ninth season. He played Lieutenant Gilroy. Southern starred on Broadway in "The Loves of Anatol" at the Circle in the Square, and in the 890 Studios workshop production "Scandal!" Off-Broadway, he starred in the title role in "Macbeth, " and in the Roundabout Theater Company's production "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead." His extensive work in regional theater includes the Long Wharf Theater's "Arsenic and Old Lace, " the Guthrie Theater's "Duchess of Malfi" and "Measure for Measure, " four plays with The Shakespeare Theater, and productions with the Brandeis Repertory Company, Pioneer Theater, and the Pittsburgh Public Theater. He has also starred at the Whole Theater in Montclair, New Jersey in "Electra" and with Academy Award®-winner Olympia Dukakis in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." He has also performed with the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company and with the Alwin Nikolais Dance Theater. Southern earned his bachelor of arts with honors in Dramatic Art at the University of California at Berkeley, and continued his studies as a scholarship student with the American Conservatory Theater. Dan recently guest-starred on "Law & Order" and will be seen in the re-make of "The Thomas Crown Affair" with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo. In May he received his M.D. from Downstate Medical School.

Daniel Southern Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Daniel Southern reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Daniel Southern's work falls within the Adventure genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Daniel Southern's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The 13th Warrior, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Daniel Southern Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daniel Southern's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Daniel Southern has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 The 13th Warrior Edgtho (Silent) Hit Similar →
1999 The Thomas Crown Affair Crown Acquisitions Executive Hit Similar →

Daniel Southern - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daniel Southern?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Southern is "The 13th Warrior" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Daniel Southern acted in?

Daniel Southern has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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