Daniel Bonjour Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parents, Video Games, Web Series, Kids, Wife

Daniel Bonjour is a South Africa-born, Australian-raised actor, director, and screenwriter known for his roles in The Walking Dead, Frequency, and The Cleaning Lady.

With a multicultural background and a career spanning independent films, television, and video games, he brings authenticity and depth to his performances, complemented by his work as a writer and director.

Profile

• Full Name: Daniel Bonjour
• Stage Name: Daniel Bonjour
• Born: September 28, 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa Nationality: South African, Swiss, British
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Screenwriter
• Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Trevor Hill
• Siblings: Pascal Bonjour (brother)
• Spouse: Jelly Howie
• Children: Brixton Riot Bonjour (son), Charli Rainbow Bonjour (daughter)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Daniel Bonjour was born on September 28, 1981, in Johannesburg, South Africa, to a South African father, Trevor Hill, a commercial editor and director, and a Swiss mother. He attended Mercer Island High School in Washington and later graduated from Boston College, though his specific degree is not documented.

His multicultural upbringing across three continents shaped his adaptability and perspective, which in turn influenced his acting career. Daniel began acting at 12 in a film, but paused until 2007 to pursue professional roles.

Career

Daniel Bonjour’s acting career began in earnest in 2007 with roles in independent films like Midnight Movie (2008) as Josh and Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls (2008) as Sir Henry. He gained recognition as Webber in the sci-fi web series RCVR (2011), earning the inaugural Best Actor in a Drama award from the International Academy of Web Television in 2013.

His television roles include Aiden Monroe in The Walking Dead (2015, 3 episodes), Daniel Lawrence in Frequency (2016–2017, 9 episodes, using his native South African accent), and Levon Patch in iZombie (2017–2018, 8 episodes).

In 2025, he played Dr. DuPont in The Cleaning Lady (9 episodes) and Marc in Black Cake (2023, 3 episodes). Other TV credits include CSI: NY (2011), Teen Wolf (2016), Magnum P.I. (2020), and The Rookie (2024).

As a filmmaker, he wrote and directed After the Rain (2016) and won the 2015 Final Draft Screenwriting Competition for a feature script. Daniel has voiced characters in video games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024), Dune: Awakening (2025), and Doom: The Dark Ages (2025). His work spans indie films, mainstream TV, and voice acting, showcasing his versatility.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @danielbonjour

Personal Life

Daniel Bonjour is married to actress Jelly Howie, whom he wed on July 19, 2014, in Thailand, though he had to cut their honeymoon short to film The Walking Dead. They have two children: a son, Brixton Riot Bonjour, and a daughter, Charli Rainbow Bonjour, born in August 2020. His brother, Pascal, and his parents reside in Seattle.

Standing at 1.78 meters, Daniel holds triple citizenship (South Africa, Switzerland, Great Britain) and is based in Los Angeles. He maintains a low-profile personal life, sharing occasional family updates on Instagram and expressing gratitude for his career opportunities. His multicultural background informs his advocacy for diverse storytelling.

Net Worth

Daniel Bonjour’s estimated net worth is $1 million to $2 million USD. His income comes from acting in television series such as The Cleaning Lady and Frequency, indie films, voice work in video games, and screenwriting/directing projects such as After the Rain.

Filmography

• Midnight Movie (2008) – Josh
• Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls (2008) – Sir Henry
• Bram Stoker’s Dracula’s Guest (2008) – German Captain
• Dragonquest (2009) – Arkadi
• Ambushed (2013) – Frank
• The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete (2013) – Supporting Role
• My Eleventh (2014) – Supporting Role
• After the Rain (2016) – Ryan (Actor, Writer, Director)
• Venus as a Boy (2021) – Johnny

Television/Web Series

• RCVR (2011) – Webber (Main Role)
• CSI: NY (2011) – Derby Chasen (Episode: “Food for Thought”)
• The Walking Dead (2015) – Aiden Monroe (3 episodes)
• Satisfaction (2015) – Julian (2 episodes)
• Teen Wolf (2016) – Marcel (Episode: “Maid of Gévaudan”)
• Frequency (2016–2017) – Daniel Lawrence (9 episodes)
• Flaked (2016–2017) – David (2 episodes)
• iZombie (2017–2018) – Levon Patch (8 episodes)
• Magnum P.I. (2020) – John Gilbert (1 episode)
• Adventures in Odyssey (2021) – Howard Plosky (Voice, 1 episode)
• Orphan Black: The Next Chapter (2021–2022) – Hotel Clerk/Bearded Husband (Voice, 2 episodes)
• Undertow: Narcosis (2022–2023) – Decker/Remmy Pelletier (Podcast, 11 episodes)
• Black Cake (2023) – Marc (3 episodes)
• Carol & The End of the World (2023) – Guest Performer (Voice, 1 episode)
• Quantum Leap (2023) – Trevor Dunn (1 episode)
• The Rookie (2024) – Detective Pierson (2 episodes)
• The Cleaning Lady (2025) – Dr. DuPont (9 episodes)

Video Games

• Hitman series – Various roles (Voice)
• Tactics Ogre: Reborn (2022) – Leonar Reci Rimon/Additional Voices (Voice)
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024) – Additional Voices (Voice)
• Dune: Awakening (2025) – Zantara (Voice)
• Doom: The Dark Ages (2025) – Deag Loric/Kreed/Maykr Assistant/Sentinel Soldier (Voice)