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Jeff Daniels

Bio: Jeffrey Warren "Jeff" Daniels (born February 19, 1955) is an American actor, musician and playwright. He founded a non-profit theatre company, the Purple Rose Theatre Company, in his home state of Michigan
Born: Sat, Feb 19 1955
Birthplace: Athens, Georgia, USA
Jeff Daniels is 69 years old
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Poster of Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Jeff Daniels was
69 in Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 21 2024
Poster of Bye Bye Barry
Bye Bye Barry
Jeff Daniels was
68 in Bye Bye Barry
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 20 2023
Poster of The Saint of Second Chances
The Saint of Second Chances
Jeff Daniels was
68 in The Saint of Second Chances
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Jun 11 2023
Poster of 9/11: Inside the President's War Room
9/11: Inside the President's War Room
Jeff Daniels was
66 in 9/11: Inside the President's War Room
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Aug 31 2021
Poster of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Jeff Daniels was
66 in Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 14 2021
Poster of Adam
Adam
Jeff Daniels was
65 in Adam
as 'Mickey'.
Thu, Oct 15 2020
Poster of Guest Artist
Guest Artist
Jeff Daniels was
63 in Guest Artist
as 'Joseph Harris'.
Thu, Feb 07 2019
Poster of The Emperor's Newest Clothes
The Emperor's Newest Clothes
Jeff Daniels was
63 in The Emperor's Newest Clothes
as 'The Emperor'.
Thu, Nov 15 2018
Poster of The Catcher Was a Spy
The Catcher Was a Spy
Jeff Daniels was
63 in The Catcher Was a Spy
as 'Bill Donovan'.
Fri, Jun 22 2018
Poster of The Russian Five
The Russian Five
Jeff Daniels was
63 in The Russian Five
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Apr 11 2018
Poster of Broadway: The Next Generation
Broadway: The Next Generation
Jeff Daniels was
62 in Broadway: The Next Generation
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 16 2017
Poster of Allegiant
Allegiant
Jeff Daniels was
61 in Allegiant
as 'David'.
Wed, Mar 09 2016
Poster of Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs
Jeff Daniels was
60 in Steve Jobs
as 'John Sculley'.
Fri, Oct 09 2015
Poster of The Martian
The Martian
Jeff Daniels was
60 in The Martian
as 'Teddy Sanders'.
Wed, Sep 30 2015
Poster of "That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To'
"That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To'
Jeff Daniels was
59 in "That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 17 2015
Poster of Of Miracles and Men
Of Miracles and Men
Jeff Daniels was
59 in Of Miracles and Men
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Sun, Feb 08 2015
Poster of Dumb and Dumber To
Dumb and Dumber To
Jeff Daniels was
59 in Dumb and Dumber To
as 'Harry Dunne'.
Wed, Nov 12 2014
Poster of James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend
James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend
Jeff Daniels was
58 in James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 22 2013
Poster of Looper
Looper
Jeff Daniels was
57 in Looper
as 'Abe'.
Wed, Sep 26 2012
Poster of Howl
Howl
Jeff Daniels was
55 in Howl
as 'Professor David Kirk'.
Thu, Aug 26 2010
Poster of Paper Man
Paper Man
Jeff Daniels was
54 in Paper Man
as 'Richard Dunn'.
Mon, Jun 15 2009
Poster of Away We Go
Away We Go
Jeff Daniels was
54 in Away We Go
as 'Jerry Farlander'.
Fri, Jun 05 2009
Poster of State of Play
State of Play
Jeff Daniels was
54 in State of Play
as 'George Fergus'.
Fri, Apr 17 2009
Poster of The Answer Man
The Answer Man
Jeff Daniels was
53 in The Answer Man
as 'Arlen Faber'.
Sun, Jan 18 2009
Poster of Traitor
Traitor
Jeff Daniels was
53 in Traitor
as 'Carter'.
Sat, Aug 23 2008
Poster of Space Chimps
Space Chimps
Jeff Daniels was
53 in Space Chimps
as 'Zartog (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 25 2008
Poster of A Plumm Summer
A Plumm Summer
Jeff Daniels was
53 in A Plumm Summer
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Apr 25 2008
Poster of Sweet Nothing in My Ear
Sweet Nothing in My Ear
Jeff Daniels was
53 in Sweet Nothing in My Ear
as 'Dan Miller'.
Sun, Apr 20 2008
Poster of Mama's Boy
Mama's Boy
Jeff Daniels was
52 in Mama's Boy
as 'Mert Rosenbloom'.
Fri, Dec 14 2007
Poster of The Lookout
The Lookout
Jeff Daniels was
52 in The Lookout
as 'Lewis'.
Fri, Mar 09 2007
Poster of Infamous
Infamous
Jeff Daniels was
51 in Infamous
as 'Alvin Dewey'.
Fri, Oct 13 2006
Poster of Barry Sonnenfeld: The Kosher Cowboy
Barry Sonnenfeld: The Kosher Cowboy
Jeff Daniels was
51 in Barry Sonnenfeld: The Kosher Cowboy
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 15 2006
Poster of RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors
RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors
Jeff Daniels was
51 in RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 15 2006
Poster of Robin Williams: A Family Affair
Robin Williams: A Family Affair
Jeff Daniels was
51 in Robin Williams: A Family Affair
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 15 2006
Poster of RV
RV
Jeff Daniels was
51 in RV
as 'Travis Gornicke'.
Fri, Apr 28 2006
Poster of Still Dumb After All These Years
Still Dumb After All These Years
Jeff Daniels was
50 in Still Dumb After All These Years
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 03 2006
Poster of The Squid and the Whale
The Squid and the Whale
Jeff Daniels was
50 in The Squid and the Whale
as 'Bernard Berkman'.
Wed, Oct 05 2005
Poster of Good Night, and Good Luck.
Good Night, and Good Luck.
Jeff Daniels was
50 in Good Night, and Good Luck.
as 'Sig Mickelson'.
Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Because of Winn-Dixie
Because of Winn-Dixie
Jeff Daniels was
49 in Because of Winn-Dixie
as 'Preacher'.
Fri, Feb 18 2005
Poster of The Five People You Meet In Heaven
The Five People You Meet In Heaven
Jeff Daniels was
49 in The Five People You Meet In Heaven
as 'Blue Man'.
Sun, Dec 05 2004
Poster of Remembering Ragtime
Remembering Ragtime
Jeff Daniels was
49 in Remembering Ragtime
as 'P. C. O'Donnell (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Imaginary Heroes
Imaginary Heroes
Jeff Daniels was
49 in Imaginary Heroes
as 'Ben Travis'.
Tue, Sep 14 2004
Poster of The Goodbye Girl
The Goodbye Girl
Jeff Daniels was
48 in The Goodbye Girl
as 'Elliot Garfield'.
Fri, Jan 16 2004
Poster of Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
Jeff Daniels was
48 in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Oct 26 2003
Poster of I Witness
I Witness
Jeff Daniels was
48 in I Witness
as 'James Rhodes'.
Sun, Apr 13 2003
Poster of Gods and Generals
Gods and Generals
Jeff Daniels was
48 in Gods and Generals
as 'Lt. Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain'.
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of The Hours
The Hours
Jeff Daniels was
47 in The Hours
as 'Louis Waters'.
Fri, Dec 27 2002
Poster of Blood Work
Blood Work
Jeff Daniels was
47 in Blood Work
as 'Jasper 'Buddy' Noone'.
Fri, Aug 09 2002
Poster of Super Sucker
Super Sucker
Jeff Daniels was
47 in Super Sucker
as 'Fred Barlow'.
Sun, Feb 24 2002
Poster of Chasing Sleep
Chasing Sleep
Jeff Daniels was
46 in Chasing Sleep
as 'Ed Saxon'.
Wed, May 16 2001
Poster of Escanaba in da Moonlight
Escanaba in da Moonlight
Jeff Daniels was
45 in Escanaba in da Moonlight
as 'Rueben Soady'.
Fri, Jan 26 2001
Poster of Cheaters
Cheaters
Jeff Daniels was
45 in Cheaters
as 'Dr. Gerard Plecki'.
Sat, May 20 2000
Poster of The Crossing
The Crossing
Jeff Daniels was
44 in The Crossing
as 'Gen. George Washington'.
Mon, Jan 10 2000
Poster of It's the Rage
It's the Rage
Jeff Daniels was
44 in It's the Rage
as 'Warren Harding'.
Sat, Sep 11 1999
Poster of My Favorite Martian
My Favorite Martian
Jeff Daniels was
43 in My Favorite Martian
as 'Tim O'Hara'.
Thu, Feb 11 1999
Poster of Pleasantville
Pleasantville
Jeff Daniels was
43 in Pleasantville
as 'Mr. Johnson'.
Thu, Sep 17 1998
Poster of Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
Jeff Daniels was
42 in Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Trial and Error
Trial and Error
Jeff Daniels was
42 in Trial and Error
as 'Charles Tuttle'.
Fri, May 30 1997
Poster of Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
Jeff Daniels was
42 in Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 28 1997
Poster of 101 Dalmatians
101 Dalmatians
Jeff Daniels was
41 in 101 Dalmatians
as 'Roger'.
Wed, Nov 27 1996
Poster of Fly Away Home
Fly Away Home
Jeff Daniels was
41 in Fly Away Home
as 'Thomas Alden'.
Fri, Sep 13 1996
Poster of 2 Days in the Valley
2 Days in the Valley
Jeff Daniels was
41 in 2 Days in the Valley
as 'Alvin Strayer'.
Wed, Sep 11 1996
Poster of Redwood Curtain
Redwood Curtain
Jeff Daniels was
39 in Redwood Curtain
as 'Lyman Fellers'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Dumb and Dumber
Dumb and Dumber
Jeff Daniels was
39 in Dumb and Dumber
as 'Harry Dunne'.
Fri, Dec 16 1994
Poster of Speed
Speed
Jeff Daniels was
39 in Speed
as 'Harry'.
Thu, Jun 09 1994
Poster of Gettysburg
Gettysburg
Jeff Daniels was
38 in Gettysburg
as 'Col. Joshua Chamberlain'.
Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of Rain Without Thunder
Rain Without Thunder
Jeff Daniels was
37 in Rain Without Thunder
as 'Jonathan Garson'.
Fri, Feb 05 1993
Poster of There Goes the Neighborhood
There Goes the Neighborhood
Jeff Daniels was
37 in There Goes the Neighborhood
as 'Willis Embry'.
Fri, Oct 30 1992
Poster of Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
Jeff Daniels was
37 in Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
as 'Tom Noonan'.
Sat, Sep 12 1992
Poster of Timescape
Timescape
Jeff Daniels was
36 in Timescape
as 'Ben Wilson'.
Sat, Jan 11 1992
Poster of America's Classic Ballparks
America's Classic Ballparks
Jeff Daniels was
36 in America's Classic Ballparks
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Oct 29 1991
Poster of The Butcher's Wife
The Butcher's Wife
Jeff Daniels was
36 in The Butcher's Wife
as 'Dr. Alex Tremor'.
Fri, Oct 25 1991
Poster of Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael
Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael
Jeff Daniels was
35 in Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael
as 'Denton Webb'.
Fri, Oct 12 1990
Poster of Arachnophobia
Arachnophobia
Jeff Daniels was
35 in Arachnophobia
as 'Ross Jennings'.
Fri, Jul 20 1990
Poster of Love Hurts
Love Hurts
Jeff Daniels was
35 in Love Hurts
as 'Paul Weaver'.
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of No Place Like Home
No Place Like Home
Jeff Daniels was
34 in No Place Like Home
as 'Mike Cooper'.
Sun, Dec 03 1989
Poster of Checking Out
Checking Out
Jeff Daniels was
33 in Checking Out
as 'Ray Macklin'.
Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of Sweet Hearts Dance
Sweet Hearts Dance
Jeff Daniels was
33 in Sweet Hearts Dance
as 'Sam Manners'.
Fri, Sep 23 1988
Poster of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
Jeff Daniels was
33 in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
as 'Lt. Steve Maryk'.
Sun, May 08 1988
Poster of The House on Carroll Street
The House on Carroll Street
Jeff Daniels was
33 in The House on Carroll Street
as 'Cochran'.
Fri, Mar 04 1988
Poster of Radio Days
Radio Days
Jeff Daniels was
31 in Radio Days
as 'Biff Baxter'.
Fri, Jan 30 1987
Poster of Something Wild
Something Wild
Jeff Daniels was
31 in Something Wild
as 'Charles Driggs'.
Fri, Nov 07 1986
Poster of Heartburn
Heartburn
Jeff Daniels was
31 in Heartburn
as 'Richard'.
Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of Marie: A True Story
Marie: A True Story
Jeff Daniels was
30 in Marie: A True Story
as 'Eddie Sisk'.
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of The Purple Rose of Cairo
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Jeff Daniels was
30 in The Purple Rose of Cairo
as 'Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd'.
Fri, Mar 01 1985
Poster of Terms of Endearment
Terms of Endearment
Jeff Daniels was
28 in Terms of Endearment
as 'Flap Horton'.
Sun, Nov 20 1983
Poster of An Invasion of Privacy
An Invasion of Privacy
Jeff Daniels was
27 in An Invasion of Privacy
as 'Francis Ryan'.
Wed, Jan 12 1983
Poster of Fifth of July
Fifth of July
Jeff Daniels was
27 in Fifth of July
as 'Jed Jenkins'.
Mon, Oct 11 1982
Poster of Ragtime
Ragtime
Jeff Daniels was
26 in Ragtime
as 'P.C. O'Donnell'.
Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Gerald R. Ford: A Test of Character
Gerald R. Ford: A Test of Character
Jeff Daniels will be
69+ in Gerald R. Ford: A Test of Character
as 'Narrator'.
Unreleased
Poster of Dumb and dumber - the making of
Dumb and dumber - the making of
Jeff Daniels will be
69+ in Dumb and dumber - the making of
as 'Self'.
Unreleased
Poster of Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Jeff Daniels will be
69+ in Reykjavik
as 'U.S. President Ronald Reagan'.
Unreleased
Poster of Blind Logic: The Ralph R. Teetor Story
Blind Logic: The Ralph R. Teetor Story
Jeff Daniels will be
69+ in Blind Logic: The Ralph R. Teetor Story
as 'Ralph Teetor (voice)'.
Unreleased
Poster of Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Jeff Daniels will be
69+ in Reykjavik
as 'Ronald Reagan'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of A Man in Full
A Man in Full
Jeff Daniels was
69+ in A Man in Full
as 'Charlie Croker'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 02 2024
Poster of The American Buffalo
The American Buffalo
Jeff Daniels was
68+ in The American Buffalo
as '(voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 2023
Poster of American Rust
American Rust
Jeff Daniels was
66+ in American Rust
as 'Det. Del Harris'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 2021
Poster of Hemingway
Hemingway
Jeff Daniels was
66+ in Hemingway
as 'Ernest Hemingway (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 05 2021
Poster of The Comey Rule
The Comey Rule
Jeff Daniels was
65+ in The Comey Rule
as 'James Comey'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 2020
Poster of Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party
Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party
Jeff Daniels was
65+ in Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 21 2020
Poster of Washington
Washington
Jeff Daniels was
64+ in Washington
as 'Self - Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 2020
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Jeff Daniels was
64+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of The Looming Tower
The Looming Tower
Jeff Daniels was
63+ in The Looming Tower
as 'John O'Neill'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 28 2018
Poster of Godless
Godless
Jeff Daniels was
62+ in Godless
as 'Frank Griffin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 22 2017
Poster of Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge
Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge
Jeff Daniels was
62+ in Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 06 2017
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Jeff Daniels was
60+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Jeff Daniels was
60+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of ARES: live
ARES: live
Jeff Daniels was
60+ in ARES: live
as 'Teddy Sanders'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 07 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Jeff Daniels was
59+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Jeff Daniels was
58+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self, '.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Off Camera with Sam Jones
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Jeff Daniels was
58+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of The Newsroom
The Newsroom
Jeff Daniels was
57+ in The Newsroom
as 'Will McAvoy'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 2012
Poster of Impractical Jokers
Impractical Jokers
Jeff Daniels was
56+ in Impractical Jokers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 15 2011
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Jeff Daniels was
52+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
Jeff Daniels was
50+ in The Colbert Report
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Jeff Daniels was
49+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Jeff Daniels was
48+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jeff Daniels was
47+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Jeff Daniels was
43+ in Family Guy
as 'Jeff Daniels (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Jeff Daniels was
42+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Jeff Daniels was
41+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Jeff Daniels was
38+ in Frasier
as 'Doug (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Jeff Daniels was
38+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of HBO First Look
HBO First Look
Jeff Daniels was
37+ in HBO First Look
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1992
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Jeff Daniels was
37+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of Breakfast with the Arts
Breakfast with the Arts
Jeff Daniels was
35+ in Breakfast with the Arts
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Jeff Daniels was
33+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Trying Times
Trying Times
Jeff Daniels was
32+ in Trying Times
as 'Jim'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1987
Poster of MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
Jeff Daniels was
29+ in MTV Video Music Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of A Rumor of War
A Rumor of War
Jeff Daniels was
25+ in A Rumor of War
as 'Chaplain'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1980
Poster of CBS News Sunday Morning
CBS News Sunday Morning
Jeff Daniels was
23+ in CBS News Sunday Morning
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1979
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Jeff Daniels was
20+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host, Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Jeff Daniels was
13+ in Hawaii Five-O
as 'Neal Forrester'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Jeff Daniels was
0+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Lyman Fellers'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951