Daniel Hendler

Daniel Hendler is a multifaceted Uruguayan artist, active in the fields of film, television, and theatre as both an actor and director. His acting career has been marked by notable performances in a range of films, including Bottom of the Sea, Family Law, The Paranoids, and Phase 7. Hendler's collaborations with director Daniel Burman have been particularly fruitful, with one of their most acclaimed works being Lost Embrace, which earned Hendler significant recognition.

Hendler's work has not been limited to acting, as he has also ventured into screenwriting and directing. His debut in these roles came with the 2010 film Norberto's Deadline. Throughout his career, Hendler has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival in 2004 for his performance in Lost Embrace. As a key figure in the resurgence of Uruguayan cinema, Hendler has been part of notable films like 25 Watts and has become a staple of the New Argentine Cinema movement, working extensively on both sides of the Río de la Plata to achieve international acclaim.