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Dan Payne Biography

Birth Name:Daniel Boyd Payne

Birth Place:Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Profession Actor, Stunts

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Leo Award for his role in "Mech-X4-X4 Versus The Dark Knight․"
  • Attended the University of Calgary, where he was a volleyball player for the UC Dinosaurs
  • Before becoming an actor, he played professional volleyball and later worked as a photographer in Australia
  • Best known for playing Mathew Buckner in "The Cabin in the Woods" and John MacLeod in "Alice, I Think․"

Awards

  • 2009Leo-Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama: nominated
  • 2017Leo-Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Television Movie: winner
  • 2018Leo-Best Performance in a Youth or Children's Program or Series: nominated
  • 2019Leo-Best Performance in a Youth or Children's Program or Series: winner
  • 2020Leo-Best Performance in a Youth or Children's Program or Series: nominated
  • 2021Leo-Best Performance in a Youth or Children's Program or Series: winner