Daniel Kelly (born May 25, 1992), also known by his stage names Deph Naught and, more recently, Sif, is a Canadian actor and rapper. He rose to prominence for his portrayal of Owen Milligan on the long-running teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation, and has since independently released several mixtapes and music videos.
Early life
Kelly was born and raised in the Clarkson area of Mississauga, Ontario.[1]
Career
Acting
Kelly was cast as Owen Milligan on the long-running teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation in 2010; he starred on the series as a regular from season ten to twelve.[2] After Degrassi, he appeared on Flashpoint.[3]
In 2014, he portrayed Kyle in the television movie Sorority Surrogate with former Degrassi: The Next Generation cast member Cassie Steele.
In 2015, he portrayed Roman in the second season of the award-winning web series Teenagers.[4]
Music
Using the stage names Deph Naught, and, more recently, Sif, Kelly has recorded rap music. He released numerous mixtapes and music videos on YouTube.[5][6][7][8] He has collaborated with several prominent rappers, including Royce da 5'9.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Angel Inn | Pete Miller | |
| 2014 | Wolves | Brad Lewis | |
| 2017 | What About Shelley | Adam | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2013 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Owen Milligan | Main role |
| 2011 | Flashpoint | Dixon Green | Episode: "A Call to Arms" |
| 2014 | Sorority Surrogate | Kyle | Television film |
| 2018 | Taken | Raphael Fratelli | Episode: "All About Eve" |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Quiet Man | Babcock |
References
- ^ Swift, Andy (2011-07-21). "'Degrassi' Scoop: Daniel Kelly & Samantha Munro Talk Anya & Owen's Past, Present & Future!". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on 2016-08-08. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
- ^ "TWIST Exclusive: TWIST Chats With Daniel Kelly!". Archived from the original on July 4, 2013. Retrieved 2016-06-25.
- ^ "Top 5 Most Well-Known Actors From Mississauga". InSauga. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
- ^ Rose, Chloe; Pratt, Allyson; Ablack, Raymond; Kabongo, Emmanuel (2014-01-19), Teenagers, retrieved 2017-01-16
- ^ "Daniel Kelly | Blended Entertainment". blendedent.com. Retrieved 2016-06-25.
- ^ "Meet The Other Side Of Daniel Kelly: Deph Naught (Q&A)". 2013-12-19. Retrieved 2016-06-25.
- ^ "Deph Naught". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-06-25.
- ^ Annoying (Radio Edit), 2012-03-16, retrieved 2016-06-25
- ^ "Royce Da 5'9, Crooked I & Deph Naught f. Zawles - Lemme Go". HipHopDX. 6 November 2011. Retrieved 2016-06-25.
External links
- Daniel Kelly at IMDb