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 (2020–2022).
Early life[edit]
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] [2]
Career[edit]
Lasker played the recurring character of Furfur in both seasons of the HBO science fiction series Raised by Wolves, which was filmed in South Africa, appearing in ten episodes of the series from 2020 to 2022.
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.[3] The Signal is considered to be the first Zimbabwean film and first Ndebele-language film of its genre.[4][5] It received accolades at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival, 9th FilmQuest in Utah, and Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival.
Artistry[edit]
Lasker has cited the likes of Peter Jackson, Martin Scorsese, and Bong Joon-ho as his inspirations.[6]
Filmography[edit]
Filmmaking credits[edit]
| 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[edit]
| 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[edit]
| 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 | |
| 2020–2022 | 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 Aldrich | Series 2 |
Audio[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Girl Who Chased Otters | Nathan | Novel by Sally Partridge[8] |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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References[edit]
- ^ Mpangi, Kudzai (21 January 2018). "Zim filmmaker on the rise: Daniel Lasker". The Sunday News. Retrieved 7 May 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.
- ^ "GQ Exclusive with Raised by Wolves star Daniel Lasker". GQ South Africa. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 23 March 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.
- ^ "The Girl Who Chased Otters audiobook featuring Daniel Lasker". Sally Partridge. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
External links[edit]
Category:Living people
Category:1999 births
Category:21st-century Zimbabwean male actors
Category:People from Bulawayo
Category:White Zimbabwean people
Category:Zimbabwean filmmakers