Villain
A little menace, a little ambition, add a drop of comedy to taste...










A WRINKLE IN TIME, First Stage
Matt Daniels gets a lion’s share of laughs as the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit, and equally draws shivers as the sinister Man with Red Eyes. —MILWAUKEE EXAMINER
Run, Bambi, Run, Milwaukee Rep
"Chief Harold Brier played here by local acting hero Matt Daniels" --JOURNAL SENTINEL
"In a flash, Daniels transforms the stone-faced chief into yet another bit of farcical relief with Breier breaking into song and playing along on a ukulele. And the bit gets funnier each time Daniels does it." - SHEPHERD-EXPRESS
"I also noted with pleasure the chameleon-like maneuvers of Matt Daniels." - URBAN MILWAUKEE
Photo by Michael Brosilow
MAN OF LA MANCHA, Milwaukee Repertory Theater
"...a spectacular Rep debut for a Milwaukee actor." —ONMILWAUKEE.COM
"It’s a great part for Matt Daniels, adding texture to a character that could easily present as only and ever singly dimensioned. It’s an auspicious Rep debut." —MILWAUKEE JOURNAL-SENTINAL
Photo by Michael Brosilow
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
“Terrifyingly poised… a cool, menacing passion in the role of a man with little regard for human life.” — SHEPHERD-EXPRESS
“Daniels embodies an almost ghostly evil… his menacing presence gives him lots of ruthless bad guy cred.” — ONMILWAUKEE.COM
Photo by Paul Ruffolo
A MIDNIGHT CRY, First Stage
"Matt Daniels continues his string of superlative performances in Milwaukee... he has established himself at the top of the acting pyramid." —ONMILWAUKEE.COM
Photo © Paul Ruffolo
SHREK THE MUSICAL, First Stage
"One of the best in this city – He brings depth and distinction to the good lord, and deserves every laugh and hand clap he gets." —ONMILWAUKEE.COM
"Exquisite comic timing." —SHEPHERD-EXPRESS
Photo © Paul Ruffolo
SHREK THE MUSICAL, First Stage
"Marvelous" —BROADWAYWORLD.COM
"An incredible, funhouse mirror performance" —MILWAUKEE JOURNAL-SENTINEL
Photo © Paul Ruffolo
AESOP'S FABLES, First Stage
"Talented comic actor Matt Daniels brings a pleasant, commanding presence to the show." —SHEPHERD-EXPRESS
Photo by Mark Frohna
Big River, First Stage
“Devilish” - OnMilwaukee.com
Photo by Paul Ruffolo
KING LEAR, North Carolina Shakespeare Festival
Photo by Nyght Falcon
A little menace, a little ambition, add a drop of comedy to taste...