Daniel Grao

Daniel Grao (also credited as Dani Grao and Daniel Grau) is a Spanish screen actor born on February 17, 1976, in Sabadell, Barcelona, Catalonia. Known for his grounded intensity and versatility, he has built a career that moves confidently between mainstream cinema and darker genre storytelling.

Grao first drew wider attention through acclaimed Spanish and European productions, appearing in films such as The Spanish Apartment (2002), Julia’s Eyes (2010), and Pedro Almodóvar’s Julieta (2016). Alongside acting, he has also worked as a producer, expanding his creative footprint beyond the camera.

In recent years, he has continued to add memorable roles across film and television, including The House Among the Cactuses (as Emilio), The End (as Félix), El Otro (as Javier), The Mule, Say I Do (as Azafato del programa), The Spark, and Killer Book Club (as Cruzado). His filmography reflects a performer drawn to character-driven stories with emotional and psychological edge.