Daniel John Sobczak was born in Hamilton, Ontario, to Valerie Sobczak, a secretary turned special education teacher, and Stanely Sobczak, a talented steelworker. He has a younger sister named Karlee. The surname “Sobczak” is of Polish origin.
Raised in Dundas, Ontario, Daniel’s childhood was marked by deep involvement in various sports, fostering his well-rounded athleticism, discipline, and strong work ethic. Alongside his athletic pursuits, Daniel also dedicated time to his musical interests, mastering the trombone and piano. As a scholar, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology (BScKin) in April of 2012 and later pursued further studies in physiotherapy (MScPT) at McMaster University, graduating in September of 2016.
Daniel’s journey into acting began later in life, spurred by the covid-19 pandemic in 2021. Eager to explore new avenues, he actively sought opportunities as a model and actor, quickly garnering attention and interest in the industry. Recently, Daniel has found himself drawn to writing and producing, embracing these realms as outlets for his creative expression.
Fresh, never-seen locations, access to hard-to-book spaces like our airport and university, and a warm welcome for filming with plenty of support services… London, Ontario is open for business to the film and television industry for productions large and small.
London can be whenever or wherever you want us to be. We have streetscapes and architecture that can stand in for cities across North America. Gorgeous in any season, ‘The Forest City’ is the 11th largest metropolitan area in Canada, capable of hosting any size of production. Our anchor position in Southwestern Ontario gives us access to rural, agricultural and unique small townscapes.
We’re only 2 hours down the highway from Toronto, 1 ½ hours from Hamilton, and have an international airport, GoTrain and Via Rail access. Best of all, we boast a strong and growing local talent and crew capability. Our film office and the city are dedicated to providing location support, smooth permitting, access to reasonable accommodations and a positive production experience for local, national and international filmmakers.
Call to let us help find the perfect locations for your next film or TV project.
Interested in filming on City of London-owned properties?
The City is here to assist with navigating policies and procedures associated with filming on City properties including parks, roads, sidewalks, and City-owned facilities/buildings.
For more information please visit
https://london.ca/sites/
Or contact Krista Broderick at:
kbroderi@london.ca or 519-661-2489 x 2379.