1.84 mFrom a very young age he was into music, dancing and playing football (soccer). He has two brothers, an elder Egor and a younger Ivan.
In 1996, at the age of 11, Danila, following his brothers, went to a special navy school preparing students for the Military Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 2002 he graduated from the school, but eventually acting won him. However, he does not think that the years spent at the navy school were wasted.
Trivia:
Won the Golden Eagle (Russian Academy Award) as "Best Actor" for Soulles (Dukhless) in 2013.
Plays the saxophone and the piano.
With the The Maly Drama Theatre he has been part of tours all around the world: United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany, Australia.
Has an older brother, Egor, and a younger brother, Ivan.
In 2002 he entered the St. Petersburg Academy of Theatrical Arts.
Won the "Gold Sportlight" theater award for Best Debut, for his performance in King Lear, in 2006.
Studied in the Sea Cadet Corps (Marine Military Academy) in St Petersburg for 6 years, graduating in 2002.
Has taken singing and dancing lessons since he was a kid.
Was part of the Sea Cadet Corps chorus.
Won The White Elephant for Best Actor, awarded by the Russian Guild of Film Critics, for Garpastum in 2005.