Daniel Browning Smith, also known as The Rubberboy (born May 8, 1979), is an American contortionist, actor, television host, comedian, sports entertainer, and a stuntman, who holds the title of the most flexible person in history,[citation needed] owning a total of seven Guinness World Records.

At this time, Daniel began to jump off the top bunk bed and land in a straddle split, much to the amazement of his family.

When Smith turned 18, he joined the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus before beginning contortion training under Master Lu Yi at the San Francisco School of Circus Arts.

[4][5] Those affected by this condition often have extremely mobile joints which are vulnerable to dislocation and skin which is easily bruised.

[6] While many people with hEDS have severe muscle and bone pain alongside a range of autonomic nervous system and endocrine problems,[6] Smith experienced only moderate pain for most of his contortion career, but eventually had to give up performing as his condition progressed.