Daniel Cudmore’s 10 Best Movies & TV Shows, Ranked By IMDb

A Canadian actor and stuntman, Daniel Cudmore is best known for his roles as Colossus in the X-Men films and as Felix in The Twilight Saga franchise. With his physical build and domineering height, Cudmore often finds himself typecast in roles that focus on his physicality.

Regardless, Cudmore has managed to make an impressive career for himself by guest-starring in fan-favorite TV shows and successful film franchises. Cudmore’s credits range from superhero movies and TV shows to beloved sci-fi series and even a guest role in an ABC sitcom. He may not be the biggest star in Hollywood, but Cudmore has maintained a strong career, thanks to an impressive resume.

10 Helstrom – 6.8

Premiering in October 2020, the first season of Helstrom tells the story of Daimon and Anna Helstrom, the children of a mysterious serial killer, as they track down the worst of humanity. The series is based on the Marvel Comics characters Daimon and Satana Hellstrom.

In his second Marvel property, Cudmore takes on the recurring role of Keith Spivey, a nurse at the psychiatric institution where Daimon and Anna’s mother is being treated. His most recent appearance, Cudmore adds another comic book adaptation to his resume.

9 Siren – 7.0

Freeform’s Siren is a drama series that aired three seasons before getting canceled in August 2020. The series follows the inhabitants of a coastal town known for its legend of being home to mermaids and merman. However, when a mysterious girl appears looking for her captured sister, she begins wreaking havoc on the small town.

In Siren, Cudmore stars in a recurring role as Bryan, a human/merman hybrid and the husband of Dr. Leena. He made his debut in season 2 with his character returning for season 3.

8 X-Men 2 – 7.4

The sequel to the hit superhero movie, X-Men 2 follows the team of mutants as they attempt to rescue Professor Xavier from anti-mutant Colonel William Stryker. The film is regarded as one of the best X-Men films to date, as well as one of the best superhero films.

Cudmore made his acting debut in X-Men 2 playing the role of his most iconic character, Piotr Rasputin, also known as Colossus, a mutant with the ability to turn his body into metal. In the film, Colossus makes a cameo appearance, but plays a pivotal role during the attack on the X-Mansion, one of the best action scenes in the X-Men franchise.

7 Arrow – 7.5

The show that began the Arrowverse on The CW, Arrow follows the life of Oliver Queen after he returns home five years after disappearing and takes on the superhero identity of Green Arrow. The series was quite successful and helped launch multiple spinoffs, becoming a popular show for DC fans.

The fourth season features Cudmore in a guest-starring role as Jackhammer, a member of a team of mercenaries called the Demolition Team. In the episode, Damien Darhk tasks the Demolition Team with eliminating Quentin, but Oliver stops them before they can succeed.

6 The Magicians – 7.6

Syfy’s The Magicians is a fantasy series that ran for five seasons before concluding with its fifth and final season in 2020. The series tells the story of a group of students who enroll in a secretive academy to be trained as magicians, while also learning that magic is a danger to humanity.

Cudmore guest-starred in the second episode of season 4 as Enyalius, a small role. The show remains a beloved series by fans, offering a satisfying conclusion and giving characters fitting ends in the season finale.

5 The Flash – 7.7

Regarded as one of the best superhero shows on television, The Flash follows Barry Allen, who discovers he’s been given the power of super speed after being struck by lightning. A spinoff of Arrow and the most popular series in CW’s Arrowverse, The Flash has given many beloved actors guest roles as villains.

Playing a completely different role than he did in Arrow, Cudmore made a guest appearance in the premiere of season 5 of The Flash. He played the villain, Gridlock, a metahuman with the ability to absorb kinetic energy. In the episode, Gridlock uses his abilities to cause a plane to fall, but Flash and his team save the passengers and defeat Gridlock.

4 Fresh Off The Boat – 7.8

ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat aired for six seasons, telling the story of a Taiwanese family that moves to America during the 1990s. Cudmore had a small guest role in a season 3 episode titled, “Breaking Chains,” regarded as one of the best episodes of season 3.

In the episode, Cudmore plays Bogdan Dragomir, Emery’s gym teacher. While a small role, Cudmore proved that he has comedic talent and his domineering physicality made him a perfect casting choice as a gym teacher for the ABC sitcom.

3 X-Men: Days Of Future Past – 7.9

One of the best X-Men movies of the past decade, X-Men: Days of Future Past unites the original trilogy’s cast with the cast of the prequel. The film finds the X-Men in a bleak future where mutants are hunted by Sentinels, causing them to send Wolverine back in time to change history.

Cudmore reprises his role as Colossus and is featured in multiple action scenes throughout the movie, giving him a bigger role than he had in X-Men 2. Popular among X-Men fans, Days of Future Past is a satisfying film that creates a perfect sendoff for the original trilogy’s cast.

2 Stargate SG-1 – 8.4

In his first television role, Cudmore had a very small role in Stargate SG-1, playing the character of Jaffa #1. He made his appearance in the second episode of season 7, which aired in 2003. Just beginning his acting career, it’s understandable for Cudmore to have such a small role early on.

Stargate SG-1 is a science fiction series that follows a secret military team as they explore other planets through the recently discovered Stargates. The series proved to be quite popular among fans and aired a total of 10 seasons, becoming an influential series in the sci-fi genre.

1 Fringe – 8.4

An underrated sci-fi series that aired for five seasons, Fringe follows an FBI agent tasked with working with a scientist and his son in order to solve a series of unexplained phenomena. Beloved by fans, Fringe developed a cult following before getting canceled after its fifth season.

Cudmore stars in the fourth season in a guest role as Daniel Hicks, who transforms into a horrifying nocturnal creature with the ability to fly. It was one of Cudmore’s earlier television roles, opening the door for more guest roles in television in the future.

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