Daniel Cudmore (born January 20, 1981) is a

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actor and stuntman. He is perhaps best known for his roles as the

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Peter Rasputin / Colossus in the ''X-Men'' film series, and as the

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Felix in ''The Twilight Saga'' film series.

Personal life

Cudmore was born and raised in

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, to English parents Sue Bailey, who works for the British Columbia Film Commission, and Richard Cudmore, a doctor. Cudmore is the middle of three boys. Cudmore attended

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and was a member of the football team (2000–02). He is a former forward for the Capilano Rugby Football Club in Vancouver. His older brother

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is a member of the

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team. His younger brother, Luke, also plays for Capilano RFC.

Career

Cudmore's first major role came in 2003 when he appeared as

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in the second installment of the

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film franchise, '' X2''. He auditioned for the title role in ''

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'', but lost the role to

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. He portrayed the

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

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'' 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

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. Cudmore announced on February 17, 2015 that while Colossus would appear in the ''

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'' 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)
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''.

Filmography

Film

Stunts

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cudmore, Daniel 1981 births Living people Canadian male film actors Canadian people of English descent People from Squamish, British Columbia 21st-century Canadian male actors Canadian male television actors Canadian stunt performers Male actors from British Columbia