BIRTHDATE: August 28, 1971
BIRTHPLACE: Sydney, Australia
STAR SIGN: Virgo
YEARS ON SHOW: 2007 - present
MARITAL STATUS: Married to Rachel Marcus
CHILDREN: Sons, Ford (born 2006) and Sebastian (born 2008)

Australian native Daniel Goddard initially majored in finance while attending the University of Sydney, but caught the acting bug in college. He transferred to Sydney's Ensemble Actors Studio, and after graduating from there, landed a role on the Aussie soap HOME AND AWAY, where he appeared from 1994-95.

In 1997, Goddard moved to Los Angeles, CA. Over the next few years, he auditioned, took on jobs such as working in construction and in a restaurant, and modeled for Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana. Then in 1999, he landed the starring role as Dar in BEASTMASTER, which filmed in his native Oz. The actor appeared on the syndicated action show for the next three years, where he got to work with a variety of animals, including snakes and large cats.