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Daniel Henshall, actor
Actor

Daniel Henshall: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
22
on screen
2011–2026
box office
$151M
award win
1
average score
68
Born
August 9, 1982 (age 44)
Birthplace
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Full name
Daniel Edwin Henshall
Citizenship
Australian
Occupations
Actor
Years active
2006-present
Known for

The Best Daniel Henshall Movies

The highest-rated films Daniel Henshall is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Acute Misfortune (2020) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Daniel Henshall's Career in Numbers

Daniel Henshall's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Daniel Henshall works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Snowtown (2011) to Jimpa (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Daniel Henshall Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 12
  2. 2020s 10

The 2010s were Daniel Henshall's busiest decade, with 12 films.

Daniel Henshall Movies by Genre

  • Drama 9
  • Crime 3
  • Thriller 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Biography 2
  • Adventure 1
  • Documentary 1
  • Romance 1

Drama is the genre Daniel Henshall has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of crime (3).

Daniel Henshall Career Milestones

First film
Snowtown 2011
Biggest box office hit
Mickey 17 $134M worldwide
Best-rated film
Acute Misfortune Movie Echo Score 90
Newest film
Jimpa 2026
22 credits

Daniel Henshall Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Daniel Henshall is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 win · 1 nomination

Daniel Henshall: Awards & Nominations

1 win from 1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

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Biography

Who Is Daniel Henshall?

Daniel Henshall was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1982 and is 44 years old. Credited on films since 2011, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Daniel Edwin Henshall, born 9 August 1982, is a distinguished Australian actor. His acting debut took place in the film 'Snowtown' (2011), earning him an AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Since then, Henshall has delivered star-studded performances in movies like 'The Babadook' (2014), 'Okja' (2017), 'Acute Misfortune' (2018), and 'Catch the Fair One' (2021). Born and bred in Sydney, Australia, he is the youngest of three children. Henshall finished his studies from the full time acting program at Actors Centre Australia in 2006.

His first major acting gig was in the short-lived BBC soap 'Out of the Blue' (2008), portraying the character, Adam 'Ado' O'Donnell. Snowtown' (2011), saw him play the chilling role of real-life serial killer, John Bunting, leading to high praise. He has also played co-lead in the AMC series Turn: Washington's Spies (2014–2017). Henshall continued to land exciting roles, such as his performance as 'Blonde' in 'Okja' (2017), directed by Oscar-winning Director Bong Joon-ho, and the white supremacist 'Slayer' in 'Skin' (2018). His role as Archibald Prize-winning artist Adam Cullen in 'Acute Misfortune' (2019) garnered critical acclaim. His most recent performances include roles in 'Defending Jacob' (2020) on Apple TV+ and Netflix series 'Clickbait' (2021).

Works with

Who Daniel Henshall Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Daniel Henshall shares the most films with. Hugo Weaving comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Toby Wallace (3).

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Daniel Henshall: Questions & Answers

How many movies Daniel Henshall has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Daniel Henshall been in?

Daniel Henshall is credited on 22 films, from 2011 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Daniel Henshall's highest-grossing movie?

Mickey 17 (2025) is Daniel Henshall's biggest box office hit, with $134M worldwide, ahead of The Babadook (2014) ($10.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Daniel Henshall's movies have made $151M.

Daniel Henshall's biggest hits

What is the best Daniel Henshall movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Daniel Henshall's best-rated film is Acute Misfortune (2020) with a score of 90, followed by A Sunburnt Christmas (2020) (82).

Best Daniel Henshall movies, ranked

Has Daniel Henshall won an Oscar?

Daniel Henshall has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Daniel Henshall has 1 win from 1 nomination.

How old is Daniel Henshall?

Daniel Henshall is 44 years old, born on August 9, 1982 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

What is Daniel Henshall's newest movie?

The most recent film on Daniel Henshall's filmography is Jimpa (2026).

Who does Daniel Henshall work with most often?

Daniel Henshall shares the most films with Hugo Weaving (3 films), Toby Wallace (3 films) and Thomas M. Wright (2 films).

The Best Daniel Henshall Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 22 credits.

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