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Daniel Lasker
Born (1999-03-02) 2 March 1999 (age 25)
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Occupation(s)Actor, filmmaker
Years active2016–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

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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

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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

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Lasker has cited the likes of Peter Jackson, Martin Scorsese, and Bong Joon-ho as his inspirations.[6]

Filmography

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Filmmaking credits

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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

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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

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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

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Year Title Role Notes
2022 The Girl Who Chased Otters Nathan Novel by Sally Partridge[8]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.

References

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  1. ^ Mpangi, Kudzai (21 January 2018). "Zim filmmaker on the rise: Daniel Lasker". The Sunday News. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  2. ^ Chidamba, Kirkpatrick (10 January 2018). "Daniel Lasker Is Ushering A New Age in Zimbabwean Film". Enthuse. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  3. ^ "All set for Ndebele sci-fi, The Signal's premiere". Bulawayo24. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "The Signal". Film Freeway. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  6. ^ "GQ Exclusive with Raised by Wolves star Daniel Lasker". GQ South Africa. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "The Girl Who Chased Otters audiobook featuring Daniel Lasker". Sally Partridge. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
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Category:Living people Category:1999 births Category:21st-century Zimbabwean male actors Category:People from Bulawayo Category:White Zimbabwean people Category:Zimbabwean filmmakers