About me
Originally from Montana, my connection to theatre goes back to childhood. It began when my family moved to New York, where I joined the Neighborhood Playhouse after-school program and started studying theatre and music at a young age. Not long after, I found myself fascinated by film crews when I sold lemonade to the Queer Eye for the Straight Guy cast and crew while they were shooting in my neighborhood. They let me hang out on set, and from that moment on, I was hooked on the atmosphere of filmmaking.
When we returned to Montana, I continued performing in local productions—mainly musicals, show choir, and a few operas—until college. I went on to earn my BA in Music from the University of Colorado with a minor in Film Studies. During that time, I trained at Babcock Studios, where I began scene study, acted in student films, and first started working on sets.
After graduating, I took the leap to Los Angeles and committed fully to the craft. I completed the Ruskin School of Acting’s Meisner program under John Ruskin and Mikey Myers and have since continued my training at the Howard Fine Studio, where I plan to keep growing as an actor.
In addition to acting, I work behind the camera producing shorts, features, podcasts, and more. I’m part of a virtual production studio where I’ve helped produce Fitzdog Radio, Fake Ass News News, and Dolce LA (GreenlabTV.com).
Outside of film, I love exploring the outdoors, practicing combat sports, and making cocktails.
DANIEL AMATO 