Daniel Porter (born 13 February 1992), known professionally as Daniel Portman, is a

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actor. He is best known for playing the role of Podrick Payne in the television series ''

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'' (2012–2019).

Early life

Portman is the son of actor Ron Donachie and Fiona Biggar, and has a sister Naomi. He was born in Glasgow and grew up in Strathbungo on the city's Southside. He attended Shawlands Academy, where he played rugby and was named Head Boy. He then pursued a

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(HNC) in Acting at

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in Paisley.

Career

Portman has been acting since he was 16 years old. His first role was in 2010's '' Outcast'', in which he starred as Paul. This was followed by a role in popular Scottish soap opera '' River City''. His second film role was a small part in Scottish comedy ''

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''. It was announced on 24 August 2011 that he was cast as Podrick Payne in the award-winning

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fantasy drama series ''

''. He portrayed this role from the second season to the final season. He contributed vocals to a version of the track " Jenny's Song" that featured in the episode " A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms".

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* Living people 1992 births 21st-century Scottish male actors Male actors from Glasgow People educated at Shawlands Academy People from Govanhill and Crosshill Scottish male film actors Scottish male stage actors Scottish male television actors {{Scotland-actor-stub