Daniel Diemer

Daniel Diemer is a talented Canadian actor best known for his role as Paul Munsky in the Netflix film The Half of It. Born on June 21, 1996, in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Canada, Daniel grew up with aspirations of becoming an athlete. His father, Greg Diemer, is a tennis coach and businessman, and he has a younger brother named Aaron Diemer.

From a young age, Daniel was hardworking and took on multiple part-time jobs, including coaching ping pong, picking blueberries, and doing accounting work. His dream was to become a professional athlete, and he played both soccer and tennis competitively. However, an injury forced him to reconsider his career path. He initially enrolled in a pre-med program at Camosun College but later realized his passion for the arts. Seeking a creative pursuit, he began modeling for art classes and eventually shifted his focus to acting. He graduated from the Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2016.

Acting Career

Daniel’s acting journey began in 2014 when a friend encouraged him to appear in a music video for Sidney York. Inspired by the experience, he decided to formally train in acting and enrolled in the Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he studied film and theater performance.

After two years of auditioning, he landed his first film role in Bloody Blacksmith (2016). From 2017 to 2018, he appeared in several short films before getting a breakthrough in 2018. That year, he secured a recurring role in Facebook Watch’s series Sacred Lies, which ran for four seasons. This opportunity propelled his career, leading to roles in Emma Fielding: More Bitter Than Death and Family Pictures.

In 2018, Daniel also appeared in Amazon Prime’s historical drama The Man in the High Castle. However, it was in 2020 that he gained widespread recognition for his role in The Half of It. The Netflix film, directed by Alice Wu, follows a shy, intelligent Asian-American student who helps a socially awkward football player (played by Daniel) write love letters to the girl they both secretly admire. Daniel’s performance as Paul Munsky received praise, and the film won Best Narrative Feature at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival. He was selected for the role after the casting team auditioned over 600 actors.

His athletic background played a key role in helping him land the role, as the character required a mix of physicality and emotional depth. Following the success of The Half of It, Daniel has continued to build his career with new projects.

Personal Life

Daniel is currently in a relationship with Brazilian-born actress Larissa Dias. Before achieving fame, he lived alone in a makeshift building used for construction workers, sleeping on a couch while attending masterclasses. He has remained dedicated to his craft and continues to explore diverse roles in the entertainment industry.

Net Worth

Daniel has established himself as a rising star in the industry. His income primarily comes from acting, but he also earns through endorsements and campaigns due to his striking looks and fitness. His estimated net worth is around $1 million.

Trivia

• He appeared in the short film Fremstillet Skønhed.
• He enjoys hiking and photography, frequently sharing pictures on Instagram.
• He claims to make delicious brownies and loves dancing to Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift while cooking.
• At the age of 12, he became a published author with a short story about a penguin detective.

With his talent and dedication, Daniel Diemer is poised for even greater success in Hollywood.