Hey there, I’m Daniel Bailin. I’m an actor based in NYC.
I grew up in Valley Stream, Long Island, in a house that was quite literally a stone's throw away from New York City (see for yourself). I trained at UNC/PlayMakers, where I received my MFA under the leadership of Joseph Haj and Vivienne Benesch. As an actor, I pride myself on my preparation and my ability to collaborate.
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Coming Soon: Floss
Daniel was thrilled to be cast in a supporting role opposite Grammy Award winner Okieriete ‘Oak’ Onaodowan of Hamilton fame in this sick, twisted, little short film. Floss — Coming soon to a festival near you!
Existence Pilot Table Read
Another pandemic-Zoom project for Daniel! Daniel read the roles of Kam and Beez in the table read of Existence, a one-hour pilot written by Chris Hampel as his final thesis project for Point Park University’s MFA in Screenwriting and Playwriting program.
Rye Bread Workshop and Reading
Yep, Daniel did a Zoom show during the pandemic! He had a blast workshopping this new comedy, a process that culminated in a Zoom reading benefitting the Anti-Defamation League. More info here!
Best Web Series: Doin’ Great
Doin’ Great has been accepted to a TON a film festivals and took home “Best Web Series” at the New York Independent Cinema Awards (January 2021) and the Big Apple Film Festival (Fall 2019)! Check out Daniel in episodes 3-6, available here.
Pure (Off-Broadway Debut!!!)
Daniel made his Off-Broadway debut in Pure, part of The Drama League’s DirectorFest. An immersive theatrical experience, Pure enjoyed “rapturous success” during its European tour and Daniel was thrilled to be part of its North American debut. Click here for more info!
Doin’ Great
Daniel had a blast shooting the pilot episode of Doin’ Great, a comedic web series in which he plays the less-than-brilliant Shawn, a series regular. You can catch him in episodes 3-6, available here.
The Room Where I Was Held
Daniel led a cast of four in this new play by David Zax. A finalist at the O'Neill Playwrighting Conference, The Room Where I Was Held tells the story of "Josh Salazar, a young war correspondent, [who] has just survived a kidnapping abroad, and is recovering at home with his parents." Click here and navigate to the reviews!
Twelfth Night
Daniel was a flippin' and floppin' Fabian in Boomerang Theatre’s production, commemorating the company’s 20th year performing Shakespeare in Central Park. Click here and navigate to the reviews!
Drama League's “New Visions, New Voices”
Daniel had a blast performing in scenes for this Arts Education outreach program, which offers aspiring high school directors the opportunity to work with professional actors and see their visions come to life.
Burned Reading
Daniel read a number of characters as well as the stage directions in the first public reading of the neo-noir screenplay, Burned, written by Zac Stuart-Pontier (HBO's The Jinx, Martha Marcy May Marlene) and James Rasin (Beautiful Darling).
Photo by Rick Taylor
Hamlet
Daniel appeared in Susquehanna Shakespeare Ensemble's Hamlet as Laertes, Guildenstern, the First Player, and Francisco. He also played keyboard in the house band. Click here and navigate to the reviews!