Daniel Goddard

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Daniel Goddard (Cane, Y&R)

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The 411

Australian native Daniel Goddard initially majored in finance while attending the University of Sydney, but caught the acting bug in college. He transferred to Sydney's Ensemble Actors Studio, and after graduating from there, landed a role on the Aussie soap HOME AND AWAY, where he appeared from 1994-95.

In 1997, Goddard moved to Los Angeles, CA. Over the next few years, he auditioned, took on jobs such as working in construction and in a restaurant, and modeled for Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana. Then in 1999, he landed the starring role as Dar in BEASTMASTER, which filmed in his native Oz. The actor appeared on the syndicated action show for the next three years, where he got to work with a variety of animals, including snakes and large cats. Meanwhile, in 2002, he wed his wife, Rachel, who worked in public relations. Once BEASTMASTER ended, he appeared on the prime-time series (MONK, WILD CARD) and films (Immortally Yours). In 2007, Goddard landed the role of Cane on Y&R. It was soon revealed that Cane was Jill's biological son, who'd been switched at birth (by Kay) with a baby who Jill raised and thought was Phillip Chancellor III. Goddard plunged right into the storyline and held his own against vets Jess Walton (Jill) and Jeanne Cooper (Kay), proving that he was more than just a heartthrob. This past year, Cane was paired with Christel Khalil's Lily. Though there's an age difference between the actors and characters (which the show has addressed on-screen), he's clicked so well with his younger co-star that the pair is a fan favorite. However, Chloe also has her sights on Cane and wed him after announcing that she's pregnant with his child.

Fortunately, Goddard's real life is much more peaceful than his reel life. He loves being a husband and makes sure that he and Rachel renew their wedding vows each year. He's also a devoted father and is anxiously awaiting the birth of his and Rachel's second son.

Et Cetera

Five Random Facts
— Is a skilled photographer
— Rachel has her own design company called Paint/Design/Decor, Inc. Her murals, artwork and interior have been featured in Lifetime's MERGE, EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION and MOVIN' IN.
— Is an avid chess player
— Was a bartender in real life before joining Y&R as bartender Cane
— and displayed some of his skills on-screen while pouring drinks.
— Enjoys anything having to do with math or engineering and architecture.

Career Highlights

TV Roles
LIGHTSPEED (Python/Edard, 2006)
HOME AND AWAY (Eric Phillips, 1994-1998)
BEASTMASTER (Dar, 1999-2002)
MONK (Evan Corker, 2004)
Film Roles
The Perfect Sleep (Sergei, 2008)
Age of Kali (2008)
These Boots Are Made For Walking (Bennie Brenner, 2007)
Dream Warrior (Rage, 2003)
Lightspeed (Python/Edward, 2006)
Immortally Yours (Alex Stone, 2006)

He Said What?

"Cane is someone you want to go on a road trip with. He's a good-time guy, but he’ll never stab you in the back. And he'll pay for gas."— Soap Opera Weekly, 3/13/07

"I was a bartender at one point. I tried to do a bar trick in a scene, but it didn't work. I can bounce an olive off my bicep into a martini glass, but when I did it for the take, I missed."—Soap Opera Digest, 4/17/07

"I was running late for work [on my first day]. I hit horrible traffic on the highway and my gas was running out. I thought, 'Do I go for gas or go to work?' I got the gas, then went to the set, but it all worked out."
— Soap Opera Digest, 7/3/07

"Just knowing that the show might call and say, 'Hey, you have shirtless scenes coming up,' keeps me going [laughs]. Plus, when you're in good shape, you just feel better mentally and physically."
— Digest, 6/5/07

"[Fans will] say, 'I watched you today.' I'll ask, 'Was I bad [laughs]?'"
— Digest, 4/17/07

You Shoud Hear What People Say About You!

YOU SHOULD HEAR WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT YOU! "He's been wonderful and fun. We've got really great chemistry that I think is very natural." Adrienne Frantz (Amber, Y&R), SOD Online

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