{{Short description|Scottish actor (born 1992)}} {{Use British English|date=January 2025}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Daniel Portman | image = daniel portman 2018 1.jpg | caption = Portman at the 2018 German Comic Con | birth_name = Daniel Porter | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|02|13|df=yes}}{{cn|date=January 2025}} | birth_place = Glasgow, Scotland | education = Shawlands Academy <br> Reid Kerr College | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2010–present | father = Ron Donachie }}

'''Daniel Porter''' (born 13 February 1992), known professionally as '''Daniel Portman''', is a Scottish actor. He is best known for playing the role of Podrick Payne in the television series ''Game of Thrones'' (2012–2019). He has since appeared as Stuart in the ''Black Mirror'' episode "Loch Henry" (2023).

==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.<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/tv/game-thrones-actor-fate-confirmed-16299948|title=The fate of Glasgow's Game of Thrones character has been confirmed|journal=Glasgow Live|first=Isaac|last=Callan|date=20 May 2019|access-date=23 June 2021}}</ref> He then pursued a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Acting at Reid Kerr College in Paisley.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sundaypost.com/news/world-news/my-favourite-holiday-daniel-portman/|title=My Favourite Holiday Daniel Portman|date=20 April 2014|access-date=23 June 2021}}</ref>

==Career== Portman has been acting since he was 16 years old. His first role was in the 2010 film ''Outcast'', in which he starred as Paul. This was followed by a role in popular Scottish soap opera ''River City''.<ref>{{cite news |title=US acting star passes on drama tips |url=http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk/renfrewshire-news/local-news-in-renfrewshire/paisley-news/2012/07/21/us-acting-star-daniel-passes-on-some-drama-hints-and-tips-to-lads-at-kibble-education-and-care-centre-87085-31437258/ |access-date=29 August 2012 |newspaper=Paisley Daily Express}}</ref> His second film role was a small part in Scottish comedy ''The Angels' Share'' in 2012. It was announced on 24 August 2011 that he was cast as Podrick Payne in the award-winning HBO fantasy drama series ''Game of Thrones''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Daniel Portman cast as Podrick Payne in ''Game of Thrones'' |url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/exclusive-tyrion-lannisters-squire-podrick-payne-cast-for-game-of-thrones-season-2_article_52588 |access-date=29 August 2012}}</ref> He portrayed this role from the second season to the final season.<ref>{{cite web |title=''Game of Thrones'' season 5 filming kicks into high gear in Belfast |url=https://twitter.com/WatchersOTWall/status/493839172604821504 |access-date=10 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a27184144/game-of-thrones-season-8-podrick-daniel-portman-interview/|title=Game of Thrones Fan Favorite Daniel Portman Has Big Pod Energy|first=Matt|last=Miller|date=22 April 2019 |work=Esquire|access-date=26 April 2019}}</ref> He contributed vocals to a version of the track "Jenny's Song" that featured in the episode "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pearce |first=Tilly |date=24 April 2019 |title=Game of Thrones' Podrick thanks fans for praising singing voice in Jenny's Song |url=https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/24/game-thrones-podrick-star-daniel-portman-thanks-fans-jennys-song-rendition-hit-9306980/ |access-date=8 May 2022 |website=Metro}}</ref>

==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 2010 | ''Outcast'' | Paul | |- | 2012 | ''{{sortname|The|Angels' Share}}'' | Sniper's pal | |- | 2015 | ''Wasteland 26: Six Tales of Generation Y'' | Ted | |- | 2016 | ''{{sortname|The|Journey|The Journey (2016 film)}}'' | Frank | |- | 2018 | ''In the Cloud'' | Max Kavinsky | |- | 2019 | ''Robert the Bruce'' | Aonghus Óg of Islay | |- | 2023 | ''Betrayal'' | Henry | |- | 2024 | ''Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps'' | Captain |}

===Television=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 2011 | ''River City'' | Darren | |- | 2012–2019 | ''Game of Thrones'' | Podrick Payne | 35 episodes |- | 2021 | ''Vigil'' | Chief Petty Officer Gary Walsh | Miniseries |- | rowspan="2"|2022 | ''{{sortname|The|Control Room}}'' | Anthony | Miniseries |- | ''Karen Pirie'' | Colin Duff (young) | 2 episodes |- | 2023 | ''Black Mirror'' | Stuart | Episode: "Loch Henry" |- | 2025 | ''Fear'' | Brian Berwick | 3 episodes |}

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==External links== * {{IMDb name|4535552}}

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