Daniel Cudmore is a Canadian actor, stuntman, and former professional rugby union player. He is best known for his roles as the superhero Peter Rasputin / Colossus in the X-Men film series, the Volturi Felix in The Twilight Saga film series, and several characters in the Arrowverse.
Early life and education Cudmore was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, the middle child of three boys born to English-born parents Richard Cudmore and Sue Bailey. His father is a physician, and his mother works for the British Columbia Film Commission. Cudmore was raised mainly in Squamish.
Cudmore attended Gannon University and was a member of the football team (2000–2002). He is a former forward for the Capilano Rugby Union Club in Vancouver.
Career Cudmore's first major role came in 2003 when he appeared as Piotr Rasputin in the second installment of the X-Men film franchise, X2. He auditioned for the title role in Superman Returns but lost the role to Brandon Routh.
He portrayed the Volturi Felix in The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1. On July 11, 2012, it was confirmed that Cudmore would portray Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 in the live-action Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn web series.
Cudmore reprised the role of Colossus in X-Men: Days of Future Past, in which he reteamed with Twilight co-star Booboo Stewart. Cudmore announced on February 17, 2015, that while Colossus would appear in the Deadpool film, he would not return to the role after he declined the offer when he was informed that his voice would be dubbed by a different actor; he was replaced by Stefan Kapičić, who provided the character's voice.McGovern, Joe (December 23, 2015). "Meet Stefan Kapicic, the Serbian actor inside the 7-and-a-half-foot tall mutant Colossus in Deadpool". Entertainment Weekly. Cudmore was initially announced to reprise his role in Dark Phoenix (2019), though his part was ultimately cut.
Personal life Cudmore's older brother, Jamie, is a member of the Canadian Rugby World Cup team. His younger brother, Luke, also plays for Capilano RFC.
Filmography
Film Year Film Role Notes2003X2Peter Rasputin / Colossus2004 A Very Cool ChristmasGym Guy2005Are We There Yet?Basketball playerAlone in the DarkAgent Barr2006X-Men: The Last StandPeter Rasputin / Colossus2009Driven to KillYoung Guy The Twilight Saga: New MoonFelixRevolutionBitoTV movie2010IcarusHit Man #2Merlin and the Book of BeastsDragon KnightTV movie The Twilight Saga: EclipseFelix A Night for Dying TigersDavePercy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning ThiefMinotaur2011Rites of PassageMooseTo the MatJordyTV movie The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1Felix2012 The Baytown OutlawsLincoln Oodie The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2FelixHalo 4: Forward Unto DawnMaster Chief Petty Officer John-1172013Percy Jackson: Sea of MonstersManticore2014X-Men: Days of Future PastPeter Rasputin / Colossus201512 Rounds 3: LockdownGideon2015All My HeartTommy2016WarcraftN/ALegends of the Hidden TempleThak2017Devil in the DarkGlen2017All My Heart: Inn LoveTommy2018All My Heart: The WeddingTommy 2019 Playing with Fire Burly Smoke Jumper #1 2022Corrective MeasuresDiamond Jim
Television Year Television Role Episode 2003 Stargate SG-1 Jaffa #1 Episode: "Homecoming" 2004 The Collector Little Man #3 Episode: "The Miniaturist" 2007 Masters of Horror Deputy #2 Episode: "The Washingtonians" 2008 The Backshop Show Chuck Episode: "Why Do They Call You 'Reach'?" 2012 Fringe Daniel Hicks Episode: "Nothing as It Seems" 2013 The True Heroines Harold Episode: "What'll I Do?" 2015 Comedy Bang! Bang! Deadeye Darrell Dean Episode: "Jack Black Wears an Embroidered Cowboy Shirt and Ox Blood Sneakers" 2016 Arrow Jackhammer Episode: "Code of Silence"2016Fresh Off the BoatBogdan DragomirEpisode: "Breaking Chains" 2018 The Flash William Lang / Gridlock Episode: "Nora" 2018–2019 Legends of Tomorrow Minotaur 3 episodes 2019 Siren Bryan Recurring role 2020 Helstrom Keith Spivey / Basar Recurring role; 6 episodes 2021–2022 Superman & Lois David Fuglestad Episode: "The Perks of Not Being a Wallflower" (Season 1) Bizarro (full armored appearance) 2 episodes (Season 2) 2021 Charmed Golem Episode: "Perfecti is the Enemy of Good" 2021 Supergirl Bodyguard (uncredited) Episode: "Blind Spots" 2024 Love at the Bootcamp N/A TV movie Fire Country Bobby Bro Episode: "Edgewater's About to Get Real Cozy" 2025 Percy Jackson and the Olympians Skull Eater 2 episodes
Stunts Year Television Role Notes 2007 Aliens vs Predator: Requiem 2008 Supernatural Stunt performer Episode: "I Know What You Did Last Summer" 2009 Psych Stunt performer Episode: "Lassie Did a Bad, Bad Thing"Knights of Bloodsteel Stunt performer Driven to Kill Stunt actor The Hole Stunt double: Monster Dad 2010 Merlin and the Book of Beasts Stunt performer 2012 True Justice Stunt actor: Thug #4 Episode: "Street Wars: Part 1" 2019 Dark Phoenix Stunt performer
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