Draft:Daniel Lasker
Daniel Lasker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 March 1999 Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, filmmaker |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Daniel McGregor Lasker (born 2 March 1999) is a Zimbabwean filmmaker and actor. He is best known to international audiences for his role in the HBO series Raised by Wolves (2020–).
Early life
Lasker was born and raised in Bulawayo. He attended Whitestone Primary School and then Petra High School; he served as Head Boy at the latter. He is a self taught filmmaker, having learned through online tutorials and other films. He was offered a place at the New York Film Academy, but opted to turn it down so he could continue working.[1] He has cited the likes of Peter Jackson, Martin Scorsese, and Bong Joon-ho as his inspirations.[2]
Career
In 2022, Lasker premiered his first science fiction short film The Signal at the Zimbabwe Academy of Music, starring Natasha Dlamini, Tawanda Denga, and Dumie Manyathela. After initially planning for the project to be in English, Lasker decided while Oscar K. Reyes was writing the script that it would work better in Ndebele.[4] The Signal is considered to be the first Ndebele-language film of its genre.[5][6]
Filmography
Filmmaking credits
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Cinematographer | Editor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Way It Is | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2017 | The Walk | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2018 | Red Maraiah | Yes | Short film | ||||
| 2019 | The Man | Yes | Short film | ||||
| 2022 | The Signal | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film; Ndebele language | |
| TBA | Hidden Within | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Feature |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Red Maraiah | Axel | Short film |
| Boy on Dreams | Walter | Short film | |
| 2019 | The Unexpectables | Dan | Short film |
| 2021 | G.O.A.T | Travis | Short film |
| TBA | Hidden Within | Cullen Landon | |
| The Telling Room | Magician |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | What Lies Beneath | Little Josh | Episode: "Blood Creek" |
| 2019 | American Monster | Madison Holton | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Our Girl | US Soldier | 1 episode |
| Vagrant Queen | Teen Lazaro | 2 episodes | |
| 2020–present | Raised by Wolves | Furfur | 10 episodes |
| 2021 | Around the World in 80 Days | Steward | 1 episode |
| 2022 | Abraham Lincoln | Robert Lincoln | Episode: "Saving the Union"[7] |
| Noughts + Crosses | Merrick | Series 2 |
References
- ^ Mpangi, Kudzai (21 January 2018). "Zim filmmaker on the rise: Daniel Lasker". The Sunday News. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "GQ Exclusive with Raised by Wolves star Daniel Lasker". GQ South Africa. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ Chidamba, Kirkpatrick (10 January 2018). "Daniel Lasker Is Ushering A New Age in Zimbabwean Film". Enthuse. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "All set for Ndebele sci-fi, The Signal's premiere". Bulawayo24. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Lockdowns, power cuts, and science fiction in isiNdebele...cast & crew of The Signal speak on the movie". The Sunday News. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "The Signal". Film Freeway. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ Madzika, Tafadzwa (24 February 2022). "Zimbabwean Actor Daniel Lasker Plays Abraham Lincoln's Son In Latest HISTORY Channel Docuseries". Greedy South. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
External links
Category:1999 births
Category:White Zimbabwean people
Category:Zimbabwean filmmakers
