**Daniel Richter** is an actor and movement artist known primarily for his iconic role in Stanley Kubrick's *2001: A Space Odyssey* (1968). In the film, he portrayed Moon-Watcher, the leader of the group of primates who discover the use of tools at the dawn of humanity.

His performance, crucial to the entire 'Dawn of Man' sequence, stood out for its intense physicality and absence of dialogue, communicating solely through body language. Richter, who had a background as a dancer and mime, was not only the performer of the character but also the choreographer responsible for the movements of all the "man-apes" in the film, lending authenticity and credibility to their interactions.

Although this iconic role remains his only significant film appearance, he left an indelible mark on cinematic history thanks to his ability to express an entire evolution through movement and physical expression. His style is identified with non-verbal, intensely physical, and transformational roles.