Daniel Harland was born (11th January 1985) in Ipswich, Suffolk to parents Paul and Denise (both teachers). His Film and TV credits include Happy Little Bunnies (2021), The Sweeney (2012), Atonement (2007), The Runner (2008), Britain's Biggest Heist (2011), Time (2012), Burglars (2019) and most recently The Colour Room (2021) starring Matthew Goode and Phoebe Dynevor and directed by Claire McCarthy. He has one younger brother, Joe. He grew up in County Durham, near Sunderland up until his early twenties before studying acting at Bath Spa University, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and the Actors Studio at Pinewood Studios.