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Danny Lasker as Robert Lincoln Shot by Malcom Venville |
The 22 year was extremely elated as he shared news about his latest role. In a social media post he wrote:
What an honor it was to play President Lincoln’s son Robert for @history. Opposite the magnificent @sibleyface who embodied the Spirit of Abraham so perfectly! @jussysal as the mighty General Grant!!! And the phenomenal @jenny.stead as my mama bear, Mary Todd Lincoln. Directed by the masterful @venve1 who is a truly inspiring force of genius on set! Shot beautifully by @sansdop fantastic eye. Out now on History Channel.
The HISTORY Channel’s three-night documentary event “Abraham Lincoln” will be a definitive biography of the 16th president, the man who led the country during its bloodiest war and greatest crisis. Executive produced by world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize®-winning bestselling author Doris Kearns Goodwin, “Abraham Lincoln” is based upon Kearns Goodwin’s New York Times bestseller, “Leadership: In Turbulent Times.”
Daniel Lasker was born and raised in Bulawayo, where taught himself how to make films. He was awarded Outstanding Director & Film at the 2018 Bulawayo Arts Awards. He studied at Petra College where he was also the school Headboy.
Lasker has previously appeared on BBC One’s Noughts & Crosses, History Channel’s – Lincoln, The Telling Room, and SYFY Networks – Vagrant Queen.