Melissa O’Neil may have denied claims that she’s dating talent manager Daniel Birnbaum, but rumors are still circulating that the two are definitely dating.
So, let’s take a closer look at Melissa’s alleged partner as this article continues.
Meet Daniel Birnbaum, Actress Melissa O’Neil’s Rumored Life Partner
Daniel Birnbaum was just a regular talent manager until he started dating Canadian singer and actress Melissa O’Neil around 2015.
In a previous post on Melissa’s IG, the actress even described Daniel as someone who pushes her to be brave, lifts her up when she feels down, stands her ground when needed, and always makes time to talk when she feels it’s important.
Obviously, fans will be wondering if something is going on between them.
Plus, the series of IG posts featuring the talent manager, calling him her “main man” and everything else, only fueled the rumors.
So, it wasn’t long before the internet concluded that Daniel was Melissa’s new partner.
Before her rumored relationship with Daniel, the Canadian actress dated Matthew Rossoff, a yoga and fitness instructor.
To tell you more about her, Melissa is a Lester B. Pearson High School graduate who began her journey to stardom in 2005 — winning the third season of Canadian Idol. Impressed by her singing ability, she was later invited by Paul Martin (then Prime Minister) to congratulate her. And what’s more, she received several offers from various record labels, among which she chose to sign with Sony BMG.
In October 2005, Melissa released her first single “Alive”, which topped the Canadian singles chart and earned her a platinum certification from CRIA.
Fast forward a decade into her singing career, Melissa decided to enter the acting world and played several recurring supporting roles in several television shows like This Life (2015), Rogue (2016), Lost Generation (2017), Dark Matter (2015 – 2017), iZombie (2018), Condor (2018), The Rookie (2018 – 2022), etc.
Today, she is a successful singer and actress.
Are Daniel Birnbaum and actress Melissa O’Neil really dating?
No, Daniel Birnbaum and Melissa O’Neil were never actually dating. Or at least, that’s what the actress has said. After years of their dating rumors going unaddressed, Melissa finally released a statement sharing that she and Daniel are just “good friends.”
And we believe her. Why? Because Daniel is gay!
“What the hell is a ratchet and why is it an adjective. I’m a badass gay,” Daniel himself confessed his sexual orientation in a Tweet.
In June 2022, this talent manager was even spotted at “Pride Toronto”, an annual event held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Did you know: Melissa was rumored to be pregnant in early 2022. However, that turned out to be another unfounded rumor. Neither she nor her character “Lucy” on The Rookie are pregnant.
Daniel Birnbaum’s age
Daniel Birnbaum was born on September 9, 1988. That means he is 34 years old in 2022.
He is the same age as his rumored girlfriend, Melissa O’Neil.
According to Daniel’s date of birth, his zodiac sign is Virgo.
On Daniel’s birthday in 2016, Melissa wrote on her IG, “This is my main man. Daniel. Playing with that deep realization on the eve of his birthday. I love you Bro!!! Can’t imagine going on this adventure with anyone but you. #icalledyoubro @__dan88__.”
Daniel Birnbaum’s work
Daniel Birnbaum is a talented manager who began his career as an assistant at a local management company.
In late 2012, he joined The Talent House as a young talent agent, and by June 2013, the rookie had taken over the film/television division in addition to working with the young talent roster.
And now, even as of 2022, Daniel is still managing The Talent House, where he is known for developing new and undiscovered talent and has established himself on top network, cable and streaming platforms, both domestically and internationally.
In addition to his work at The Talent House, Daniel founded a boutique Management Company called Vision Drag Artists (in July 2020) that represents some of the “best Drag and LGBTQIA2S+ Artists in the country”. It is Canada’s first Drag Performance Management Company working with venues, events and promoters worldwide, booking festivals, solo shows, solo tours, universities, corporate and private events, as well as on-camera gigs and endorsement deals.
To date, the artists they represent include Adrianna Exposée, Baby Bel Bel, Miss Bang Cock, Champagna, Devona Coe, Erin Brockobić, Eva King, Farra N Hyte, Gisele Lullaby and many more.
When not working, Daniel is either shooting street art or playing recreational baseball with The One Hit Wonders.
Is Daniel Birnbaum on Instagram?
Find Daniel on Instagram @__dan88__.
Also, here is his Facebook @birnz and Twitter @Daniel_Birnbaum.
Related FAQs
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Where is Daniel Birnbaum from?
Daniel is from Thornhill, Ontario.
And even in 2022, he still lives in his hometown.
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How tall is Daniel Birnbaum?
Daniel is approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall.
His notable features include — brown eyes, bald head and well-proportioned body.
However, Daniel wasn’t always so healthy. He weighed around 124 kg (275 lbs) in 2009. And now, he can easily run a 5km marathon.
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Where did Daniel Birnbaum receive his education?
Daniel graduated from Sheridan College with a BA in Musical Theatre Performance in 2009.