Daniel Portman
Daniel Porter (born February 13, 1992), known professionally as Daniel Portman, is a Scottish actor. He is best known for playing the role of Podrick Payne in the television series Game of Thrones (2012โ2019). He has since appeared as Stuart in the Black Mirror episode "Loch Henry" (2023). Portman is the son of actor Ron Donachie and Fiona Biggar, and has a sister Naomi. He was born in Glasgow and grew up in Strathbungo on the city's Southside. He attended Shawlands Academy, where he played rugby and was named Head Boy. He then pursued a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Acting at Reid Kerr College in Paisley. Portman has been acting since he was 16 years old. His first role was in 2010's Outcast, in which he starred as Paul. This was followed by a role in popular Scottish soap opera River City. His second film role was a small part in Scottish comedy The Angels' Share. It was announced on 24 August 2011 that he was cast as Podrick Payne in the award-winning HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones. He portrayed this role from the second season to the final season. He contributed vocals to a version of the track "Jenny's Song" that featured in the episode "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms".
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- 2024 ยทKillas Henry
- 2024 ยทMan and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Stepsas The Captain of the Guard
- 2022 ยทKaren Pirieas Colin Duff Jnr
- 2022 ยทThe Control Roomas Anthony
- 2022 ยทBus Girlas Jonathan
- 2019 ยทRobert the Bruceas Angus McDonald
- 2019 ยทGame of Thrones: The Last Watchas Self
- 2017 ยทThe Journeyas Frank
- 2015 ยทGame of Thrones The IMAX Experienceas Podrick Payne
- 2012 ยทThe Angels' Shareas Sniper's Pal 2
- 2011 ยทBlack Mirroras Stuart King
- 2011 ยทGame of Thronesas Podrick Payne
- 2010 ยทOutcastas Paul
- Future ยทFearas
- Future ยทSandwich Manas Jonathan