Daniel Duval ,was born in Vitry-sur-Seine, France ,was a French film actor, director and screenwriter.
Best known as an actor, Duval has credits in over 70 television and film productions. As a filmmaker, Duval was awarded the Silver Prize at the 10th Moscow International Film Festival in 1977 for his drama film Shadow of the Castles, which he wrote and directed. In 2008 and 2010, he appeared in a reoccurring role during the second and third seasons, respectively, of the hit French TV drama Engrenages.