★ HOW OLD IS DANIEL LAPAINE?
Daniel Lapaine is 56 years old, born April 16, 1970 in AU · Aries.
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About
Daniel Lapaine broke through as a film and stage actor playing South African swimmer David Van Arkle in Muriel's Wedding (1994). Born in Australia in 1971, he's since worked across prestige drama (Zero Dark Thirty, Black Mirror, Versailles) and comedy (Catastrophe, Upright) while also writing and directing. An Aries with Life Path 1, he brings leadership energy to ensemble casts [F1, enrichments].
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Biography
Daniel Lapaine is an Australian actor, screenwriter, and director born 15 June 1971. He rose to prominence in 1994 with Muriel's Wedding, where he played South African swimmer David Van Arkle—a role that launched a three-decade career across stage, film, and television. His filmography spans genre work (54, The 10th Kingdom, Helen of Troy, Death on the Nile) and prestige drama: he appeared in Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Black Mirror (2011 and 2017), Versailles (2015), and the critically acclaimed British comedy-drama Catastrophe (2015). More recent credits include the Australian dramedy series Upright (2019–2022) and Queen of Oz (2023). Beyond acting, he works as a writer and director, bringing additional creative vision to his projects. Based in London, Lapaine is an Aries born into Life Path 1, numerologically aligned with pioneering roles and creative independence [F1, enrichments].
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Trivia
- He played David Van Arkle in Muriel's Wedding, the 1994 Australian film that became his breakthrough role.
- He worked across The 10th Kingdom (2000) and Helen of Troy (2003), two major television epics.
- He appeared in two separate Black Mirror episodes, in 2011 and 2017, marking repeat collaboration with the sci-fi anthology.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Daniel Lapaine tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Daniel Lapaine?
- Daniel Lapaine is 56 years old (born April 16, 1970).
- When is Daniel Lapaine's birthday?
- Daniel Lapaine was born on April 16, 1970.
- What is Daniel Lapaine's zodiac sign?
- Daniel Lapaine is a Aries, born April 16, 1970.
- What is Daniel Lapaine's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Daniel Lapaine was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Daniel Lapaine from?
- Daniel Lapaine is from AU.
- What does Daniel Lapaine do?
- Daniel Lapaine is a writer.
- Is Daniel Lapaine still alive?
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