Daniel Cudmore is a Canadian actor and former professional rugby player, born on January 20, 1981, in Squamish, British Columbia. He is best known for his role as Colossus in the X-Men film series, where he portrayed the character in several movies, including X2: X-Men United and X-Men: Days of Future Past. Before his acting career, Cudmore played rugby for the Canadian national team and had a successful sports career. He stands at 6 feet 6 inches tall, which contributed to his casting in physically demanding roles. In addition to his work in film, he has appeared in various television series.