Daniel Cudmore is a Canadian actor, stuntman, and former professional

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player. He is 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.

Early life and education

Cudmore was born in

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, 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

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team (2000–02). 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

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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

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''. He was initially announced to reprise his role in ''Dark Phoenix'' (2019), though his part was ultimately deleted.

Personal life

Cudmore's 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.

Filmography

Film

Television

Stunts

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cudmore, Daniel 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 Year of birth missing (living people) Canadian rugby union players