Dan McDougall: Calgary Actor, Musician, and Producer Making His Mark in Film and Entertainment
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Calgary-based actor, musician, and producer Dan McDougall has been making significant strides in the entertainment industry. Recently, he returned from Las Vegas after working alongside renowned actor Eric Roberts on Desert Fiends 2. Following that, he wrapped up filming for Punk Shark, which is set to debut in Japan this summer. Looking ahead, Dan has an exciting lineup of upcoming releases, including A Toy Maker in Austin and Apex Predators Club in Louisiana later this year.
In addition to his acting, Dan is also a talented musician and producer. He performs with his band The Raynmen, showcasing a mix of genres such as classic rock, blues, R&B, and country at various venues around Calgary. Balancing his music career with acting keeps him busy, but he truly enjoys the creative variety and the opportunity to connect with audiences through both art forms.
Dan recently shared insights into his role as Mitch in the film Low, which aims to educate shelter workers and medical students about diabetes. Playing Mitch allowed him to shed light on the struggles faced by homeless individuals dealing with health issues—an important topic close to his heart, given his personal connections to the disease. He worked alongside Troy Greenwood, who received a Rosie Award for his outstanding performance in the film.
His recent work in Las Vegas filming Desert Fiends 2 was a career highlight, shot in a haunting ghost town in Nevada. Working with seasoned actors like Eric Roberts!
Nathaniel Arcand and Tim Rozon with Dan McDougall
Dan has also explored writing and producing. In 2017, he created the web series High Strung, inspired by a challenge from his mentor Neil Schell. His experience behind the scenes on projects like February’s Dog, which was nominated for a Rosie Award, helped him develop a deeper understanding of the industry. Despite the logistical and financial challenges typical of independent projects, Dan remains passionate and committed, always eager to grow and learn.
Looking to the future, Dan is excited about his upcoming work and hopes to explore more comedy roles, believing his personality and timing would bring a fresh touch to his acting. His journey is driven by a love of storytelling, versatility, and a desire to entertain, inspire, and leave a lasting legacy. Fans can look forward to seeing more of his compelling performances and diverse projects in the coming years.
Actor/Musician, Dan McDougall, has been busy with some new projects recently. He played “Mitch” in the drama/doc film “Low”, which was nominated for five Rosie Awards this year. He also played “Mark Mason” in “The Birds Who Fear Death”, which played to great reviews at CIFF this fall. Look for him playing the lead role of “Charon” in the upcoming project, “The Ferryman”.
The projects Dan McDougall has been a part of include: "The Birds Who Fear Death" (2024). In 2023, he played Mitch in the short film "Low," and appeared as Pedro in the TV series "Assassin's League." That same year, he was part of "The Ezzera & Gore-Girl Horror Anthology," playing Dr. Matala in the segment "I am Not a Robot." From 2021 to 2023, Dan appeared as a bartender in the TV series "Joe Pickett," spanning 10 episodes. In 2023, he also featured in the music video "I Surrender." In 2022, he played Camo Searcher Recruit 1 in the short "Last Known" and portrayed Pastor Frank in "February's Dog." In 2021, he played a campus security guard in "Supposition" and Vincent Battaglia in the short "Wrath of God." His work in 2019 includes roles in the TV series "Jann" as Raw Dog and in "Slug Brothers" as Nigel. He starred as Dr. Matala in the short "I Am Not a Robot" (2020) and appeared as an Old Male Ghost in the short "Ghosted" (2020). In 2019, he also played a bartender in the film "Valerie." His extensive work in the "High Strung" series from 2018 to 2019 includes roles as Mick in several installments. In 2018, he appeared as George Washington Hitler in the TV mini-series "Summer's Monster" and starred in "High Strung 2" as Mick. From 2016 to 2017, he was part of the cast of "Heartland," playing various roles across three episodes. In 2017, he appeared as Bob in "Dead Again in Tombstone" and as a barfly in "Tin Star" for two episodes. He also appeared as a male ex-con in "Fargo" (2017) and as a Fight Club Fighter in "Wynonna Earp" (2016). His other credits include roles in "Bow and Arrow" (2015), "Lloyd the Conqueror" (2011), "Hell on Wheels" (2014), "12 Men of Christmas" (2009), "Burn Up" (2008), "Snowglobe" (2007), and "Brokeback Mountain" (2005).
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