Daniel Louis Rivas was born and raised in New York City. A multimedia performer since he was a child, his first speaking role was opposite
Gary Oldman in the classic film
Sid and Nancy (1986). Rivas has appeared in the films High Rollers (2025),
Cherry (2010),
Adrenaline (2003),
Shackles (2005),
Never Been Kissed (1999), and
Altamont Now (2008). His first feature as a producer and lead actor,
Junkie (2012), was distributed by Gunpowder & Sky and Federgreen Entertainment/IndieCan Entertainment. His TV credits include a recurring role on
New York Undercover (1994) (Fox),
Hand of God (2014) (Amazon),
Rizzoli & Isles (2010) (TNT),
American Crime (2015) (ABC),
The It Factor: Los Angeles (2003) (Bravo), and as fan-favorite recurring character Kyle Davis on
NCIS (2003) (CBS). Aside from movies and television, he is also a writer and artist. His paintings have been in solo and group art shows in New York, Los Angeles, and Amsterdam.
Powder Blue
Cold Read
Bad Face
High Rollers(2025)as Chaz Antonelli
Cash Out(2024)as Chaz Antonelli
57 Seconds(2023)as Croupier
Alice in Chains: Black Antenna(2019)as Bodie
Swedish Dicks(2016)as Bounty Louis
Avalon(2016)
Junkie(2012)
The It Factor: Los Angeles(2003)as Self
Mr. Wardas Self
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection(2009)as Kid sitting on stairs (video 'Secret')
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99(1999)as Kid sitting on stairs (segment "Secret")
