Daniel Patrick Russell

Russell is from Umina Beach in New South Wales, Australia.{{Cite web |title=BOYS BRING THEIR OWN TALENTS TO 'BILLY' |url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2011/01/30/boys-bring-their-own-talents-to-billy/ |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en}} His first role was the titular role in a 2007 community theatre production of Oliver!.{{Cite web |last=Diamond |first=Robert |title=New Billy Elliot Star Announced for Australian Production |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/australia-melbourne/article/New-Billy-Elliott-Star-Announced-for-Australian-Production-20090220 |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}

Russell's professional career began starring in Billy Elliot the Musical. After submitting a DVD, he was invited to audition in person, before landing the role in the Australian production, debuting on 25 April 2009. He was later flown to the United States to reprise the role on the Broadway Tour, alongside Faith Prince, commencing 14 November 2010.{{Cite web |title=Tony Winner Faith Prince to Lead Second Billy Elliot Tour |url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/153365/tony-winner-faith-prince-to-lead-second-billy-elliot-tour/ |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=Broadway.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Post |first=John Moore {{!}} The Denver |date=2011-05-05 |title=It's great to be Billy Elliot |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2011/05/05/its-great-to-be-billy-elliot/ |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}} He received positive reviews, with The People's Critic stating that "Russell shines like some beacon of light" and BroadwayWorld Reviews stating that he was "beyond amazing with a powerful performance ..."{{Cite web |last=Critic |first=The People's |date=2011-02-28 |title=A World of Wonders From "Billy Elliot" |url=https://thepeoplescritic.com/2011/02/28/a-world-of-wonders-from-%e2%80%9cbilly-elliot%e2%80%9d/ |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=The People's Critic |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Pohlkamp |first=Kara |title=BWW Reviews: Electric BILLY ELLIOT Illuminates Hobby Center |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/houston/article/BWW-Reviews-Electric-BILLY-ELLIOT-Illuminates-Hobby-Center-20110227 |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}} While touring, Russell performed a special showcase on The Price is Right.{{Cite web |last=Wolman |first=Lauren |title=VIDEO: BILLY ELLIOT Performs on PRICE IS RIGHT |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-BILLY-ELLIOT-Performs-on-PRICE-IS-RIGHT-20111105 |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}

In 2019 it was announced that Russell would play one of the Jets in Steven Spielberg's film remake of West Side Story.{{Cite web |last=Milligan |first=Kaitlin |title=WEST SIDE STORY Casts Mike Faist as Riff; 40 Sharks and Jets Members Also Cast |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/WEST-SIDE-STORY-Casts-Mike-Faist-as-Riff-40-Sharks-and-Jets-Members-Also-Cast-20190416 |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}} The film released in theaters on 10 December 2021, after a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web |last1=Rubin |first1=Brent Lang,Rebecca |last2=Lang |first2=Brent |last3=Rubin |first3=Rebecca |date=2020-09-23 |title='Black Widow,' 'West Side Story,' 'Eternals' Postpone Release Dates |url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/black-widow-west-side-story-eternals-release-date-delay-1234773491/ |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}

On 28 October 2021, it was announced that Russell would perform on Broadway in the revival of The Music Man starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, playing at the Winter Garden Theatre, directed by Jerry Zaks.{{Cite web |last=Rabinowitz |first=Chloe |title=Complete Cast Announced for THE MUSIC MAN Broadway Revival |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Complete-Cast-Announced-for-THE-MUSIC-MAN-Broadway-Revival-20211028 |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Meet the 21 Actors Making Their Broadway Debuts in Hugh Jackman's The Music Man |url=https://people.com/theater/the-music-man-hugh-jackman-broadway-debuts/ |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2021-10-28 |title='The Music Man' announces complete Broadway cast |url=https://www.broadwaynews.com/the-music-man-announces-complete-broadway-cast/ |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=Broadway News |language=en}} On 6 June 2022 Russell was awarded a special Theatre World Award for his performance alongside fellow cast members also making their Broadway debut with the production.{{Cite web |last=Wild |first=Stephi |title=The Theatre World Awards Will Honor THE MUSIC MAN With 'Outstanding Ensemble' Award |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Theatre-World-Awards-Will-Honor-THE-MUSIC-MAN-With-Outstanding-Ensemble-Award-20220531 |access-date=2024-02-12 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}} Later that same week, Russell and the cast performed live at the 75th Tony Awards. He appeared on the official cast recording released on 23 September 2022.{{Cite web |title=The Music Man, Starring Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster, to Release Cast Recording |url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/202492/the-music-man-starring-hugh-jackman-sutton-foster-to-release-cast-recording/ |access-date=2024-02-12 |website=Broadway.com |language=en}}

Russell performed on the International Tour of West Side Story, directed by Lonny Price.{{Cite web |title=WEST SIDE STORY – No. 1 Greatest Musical of All Time (THE TIMES) |url=https://en.westsidestory.de/ |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=West Side Story EN |language=en-US}} The tour visited countries including Ireland, Japan, India, and Germany, and included a run of 85 performances in Paris seen by 138,385 audience members at the Théâtre du Châtelet from 20 October through 31 December 2023.{{Cite web |title=West Side Story |url=https://www.chatelet.com/en/programmation/season-2023-2024/west-side-story/ |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=Théatre du Châtelet |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Joshua |title=Photos: Get A First Look At The WEST SIDE STORY International Tour |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Get-A-First-Look-At-The-WEST-SIDE-STORY-International-Tour-20240105 |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}

In 2024, Russell starred as the lead role of Christopher Boone in the San Diego premiere of the play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.{{Cite web |last=Ingenthron |first=Blair |title=Cast Announced For San Diego Premiere of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at CCAE Theatricals |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/san-diego/article/Cast-Announced-For-San-Diego-Premiere-of-THE-CURIOUS-INCIDENT-OF-THE-DOG-IN-THE-NIGHT-TIME-at-CCAE-Theatricals-20240106 |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}} Over 6000 people submitted auditions for the production, and Russell landed the leading role by submitting tapes while overseas on tour in Europe.{{Cite web |date=2024-02-11 |title=Empathy and mystery: Actor finds connection with lead role in 'Curious Incident' |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/story/2024-02-11/empathy-and-mystery-actor-finds-connection-with-lead-role-detective-drama |access-date=2024-02-12 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US}} He received critical acclaim, The San Diego Union-Tribune stating, "Daniel Patrick Russell is flat-out astonishing as Christopher, a role that requires him to be onstage for virtually the entire play and portray extreme levels of emotional and physical trauma, as well as welcome flashes of utter joy."{{Cite web |date=2024-02-19 |title=CCAE Theatricals’ stunning, visceral ‘Curious Incident’ a must-see |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/02/19/ccae-theatricals-stunning-visceral-curious-incident-a-must-see/ |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US}} Stage West stated that "His energy, spontaneity and sensitivity to character are off the charts."{{Cite web |title=CCA Theatricals' "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" |url=http://www.davidcoddon.com/theatre-reviews/cca-theatricals-the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=STAGE WEST |language=en}} Russell was awarded the 2024 Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play by the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-25 |title=San Diego’s top theater achievements honored at annual Craig Noel Awards |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/02/25/san-diegos-top-theater-achievements-honored-at-annual-craig-noel-awards/ |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US}} He reprised the role in a remount at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in 2025.{{Cite web |last=Rabinowitz |first=Chloe |title=THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME At Lewis Family Playhouse Adds New Cast Members |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/san-diego/article/New-Cast-Members-Join-CURIOUS-INCIDENT-at-Lewis-Family-Playhouse-20241223 |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}

In 2024 Russell played Travis Keating on the television show FBI.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7491982/characters/nm10732912 |title=FBI (TV Series 2018– ) - Daniel Patrick Russell as Travis Keating - IMDb |language=en-US |access-date=2025-03-16 |via=www.imdb.com}}

Russell has autism spectrum disorder.{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Joshua |title=BWW Q&A: J Scott Lapp of The San Diego Preimere of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at CCAE Theatricals |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/san-diego/article/BWW-QA-J-Scott-Lapp-of-The-San-Diego-Preimere-of-THE-CURIOUS-INCIDENT-OF-THE-DOG-IN-THE-NIGHT-TIME-at-CCAE-Theatricals-20240129 |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}

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