Daniel Amalm, born on February 16, 1979, in Brisbane, Australia, is an Australian former actor and musician. He gained recognition for his role as Jack Wilson in the television soap opera “Home and Away,” earning a nomination for the ‘Most Popular New Talent Logie Award’ in 1995.
Daniel Amalm’s multicultural background includes a Maltese mother and a Swedish father. Introduced to the guitar at an early age by his father, Amalm’s journey into music began as a busker in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall alongside his brother.
Their talent was noticed by George Benson’s tour manager, leading to a memorable jam session with Benson himself.
Following the impromptu jam with George Benson, the legendary musician contributed funds for a new guitar for the Amalm brothers. This gesture eventually led to Daniel Amalm winning a scholarship to study guitar at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, where he received training in classical guitar under Julian Byzantine.
Amalm’s proficiency in classical guitar was evident as he became the runner-up in the 9th Australian Classical Spanish Guitar Competition. His dedication and skill earned him accolades in the music scene.
Making his mark in the entertainment industry, Daniel Amalm’s first television appearance was in the role of Jack Wilson on the popular soap opera “Home and Away.” This performance garnered him a nomination for the ‘Most Popular New Talent Logie Award’ in 1995.
Transitioning into the music scene, Amalm recorded the single ‘Classical Gas’ in 1996, which achieved success by reaching the top 21 on the ARIA Charts and No.5 on the Dance Charts. Another single, ‘Honey Dip Girl,’ claimed the No. 1 spot on Network Ten’s Video Hits for five consecutive weeks.
After leaving “Home and Away” in 1996, Amalm returned in 2000 for a guest appearance. His career extended to television shows such as “All Saints” and “Tripping Over.” Notably, he portrayed Melbourne underworld figure Dino Dibra in the Nine Network’s drama series “Underbelly” in 2008.
Daniel Amalm’s filmography includes roles in Australian films such as “Two Fists, One Heart” (2009) and “Cedar Boys” (2009). In 2009, he embarked on a regular role in the drama series “Rescue: Special Ops” as Jordan Zwitkowski on the Nine Network. Additionally, he co-hosted FOX8’s version of the boxing reality series “The Contender.”
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