Daniel Zelman Biography

Daniel Zelman is an American actor, screenwriter, director, and television producer, best known as the creator of the drama series ‘Damages.’ Daniel always aspired to become an actor and took professional training in acting from New York’s ‘Tisch School of the Arts.’ Born into a Jewish family, Daniel began his acting career in 1993, appearing in a guest role in the series ‘Law & Order.’ He followed this by playing a supporting role in the film ‘Let It Be Me.’ In the 1990s, he appeared in small roles in series’ such as ‘Weird Science’ and ‘Ned and Stacey.’ In addition to this, he also appeared in films such as ‘Milk & Money’ and ‘What Lies Beneath.’ As a director, he has directed 2 episodes each of the series’ titled ‘Bloodline’ and ‘Damages.’ He received credits for writing story and screenplays of many episodes in both the series.’