Scottish rising star leaves viewers stunned with role in new hit Amazon drama

Fans were left shocked after discovering he was Scottish14:38, 21 Aug 2026A rising Scottish actor is winning over viewers in a new Amazon drama after landing a major role in the coming of age series Sterling Point.‌Glasgow-born Daniel Quinn-Toye stars as Rory, a wealthy New Yorker and childhood friend of the main character Annie Jacobson, played by Ella Rubin.‌The 24-year-old grew up in Glasgow and attended the Dance School of Scotland before moving to London to pursue his acting career. He later studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), and went on to appear in a West End production.‌Daniel notably starred in Romeo & Juliet in the West End alongside Tom Holland, serving as his understudy. Away from the stage, he has appeared in the coming of age film Sunny Dancer an