Daniel Travis - Actor Profile

Daniel Travis

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
3Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 10, 1968
Birth Place: Clarkston, Michigan, USA

About Daniel Travis

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Daniel Travis (born March 10, 1968) is an American actor. Travis was born and raised in Clarkston, Michigan. He received a BFA in theater from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He went on to receive an MFA at The Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. His early work was on the stage, playing John Buchanan in Summer and Smoke, The Earl of Richmond in Richard III and Paul in Barefoot in the Park. In 2001, Travis made his small-screen debut with guest appearances on the short-lived television show The Education of Max Bickford, starring Richard Dreyfuss. Without ever having appeared in a film, Travis made his big-screen debut in a starring role in Open Water (2004), about a couple who goes scuba diving and is left behind in the ocean by accident while on an organized dive. Most recently, Travis starred in the Subaru television commercial, Ricky. Description above from the Wikipedia article Daniel Travis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Daniel Travis Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Daniel Travis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Daniel Travis'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 Thank You for Smoking, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Daniel Travis Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 Last Time Forever - Flop Similar →
2005 Thank You for Smoking Brad Hit Similar →
2004 Open Water Daniel Kintner Average Similar →

Daniel Travis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daniel Travis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Travis is "Thank You for Smoking" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Daniel Travis acted in?

Daniel Travis has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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