Daniel Allen Clark (born October 14, 1985) is an American-born Canadian actor and news producer. Clark is best known for his role as Sean Cameron on the Canadian CTV series Degrassi: The Next Generation and as Steve Rendazo in the 2007 film Juno.
Early life Clark was born in Chicago, Illinois. He has two younger brothers: Robert Clark, who starred in The Zack Files and Strange Days at Blake Holsey High, and Aaron Brown.
Clark was raised in Toronto, Ontario.
Career At age 12, his first role was Chip in a stage production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast in 1997.
He made a number of appearances on TV series, including Eerie Indiana: The Other Dimension, Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and featured roles in films such as Grizzly Falls and Fizzy Bizness. In 2000, he also appeared in ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney television film Model Behavior, along with Justin Timberlake.
From 1999 to 2000, Clark portrayed Tim "The Friend" Thomkins on the children's TV show I Was a Sixth Grade Alien!, along with future Degrassi co-star Ryan Cooley. He was nominated in 2000 for "Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series" as "Supporting Young Actor" for his role in I Was a Sixth Grade Alien!.
In 2001, Clark took a regular role as Sean Cameron on Degrassi: The Next Generation from season 1 until season 4. He took a hiatus from Degrassi in mid-season 4, in the episode "Back In Black", and was absent until his return as a regular in season 6 in 2006. He once again left the show at the end of season 6, but returned in a final guest appearance in season 7 and he did not appear in Drake's Degrassi-reunited music video several years later.Daniel Clark CTV.ca (November 27, 2006). Accessed October 14, 2007
With other actors from the series, Clark is the winner of the 2002 Young Artist Award for "Best Ensemble Actor", having been nominated again in 2003 and 2006.Daniel Clark awards IMDb. Accessed October 14, 2007.
In 2007, he appeared as Steve Rendazo in the film Juno. The following year, he starred in a Hallmark film opposite Amber Tamblyn called The Russell Girl. He also appeared on an episode of NBC's ER, titled "Blame it on the Rain".
Following his 2012 graduation from NYU, Clark started working as a news producer and writer for two telecast networks: ABC and MSNBC.
In 2014, Clark moved from New York and back to Toronto to join brother Robert in building a new business, RDC Management and Holdings. The company buys properties, renovates, and manages them. In 2015, the brothers first founded "", a company that delivers a variety of healthy meals to buyers.
In 2020, Clark made his first return to the screen since the end of his Degrassi run. He starred as David Allen in the short comedy film Respect.
Personal life In 2012, he graduated from New York University. He majored in political science with a minor in business through the Stern School of Business. He had a baby (with his wife) in March 2025.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRole Notes1999Grizzly FallsYoung Harry2002Fizzy BiznessMax2007JunoSteve RendazoLeft for DeadBrady2020RespectDavid AllenShort film
Television YearTitleRole Notes1998GoosebumpsMark Rowe2 episodesEerie Indiana: The Other DimensionStanley Hope15 episodes1999Are You Afraid of the Dark?MaxEpisode: "The Tale of Oblivion"Real Kids, Real AdventuresSean ReddenEpisode: "Safety Net: The Sean Redden Story"1999–2000I Was a Sixth Grade Alien!Tim "The Friend" Tomkins22 episodes2000The Royal Diaries: Elizabeth 1 – Red Rose of the House of TudorRobin DundleyTelevision movieThe Wonderful World of DisneyJosh BurroughsEpisode: "Model Behavior" The CityTres / Gavin Mackie2 episodes2001 The Zack FilesMackEpisode: "But I'm Too Young to be my Dad"2001–2008Degrassi: The Next GenerationSean CameronMain character, 101 episodes2002Earth: Final ConflictYuyln2 episodes2005ERJason DigbyEpisode: "Blame It on the Rain"Darcy's Wild LifeAaron ShawEpisode: "Slightly Used"2008The Russell GirlDaniel RussellTelevision movie
Web series YearTitleRoleNotes2005–2007Degrassi: MinisSean Cameron13 episodes
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.2000Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young ActorI Was a Sixth Grade Alien!2002Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)Degrassi: The Next Generation2003Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)2006Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)
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External links
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