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Jeff Daniels

American actor, musician and playwright · United States · On the map · Actors · Born 1955 · age 71

Jeffrey Warren Daniels is an American actor. He is known for his work on stage and screen playing diverse characters switching between comedy and drama.

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2026The Brink of WarFilm, Ronald Reagan2023ShrinkingSeries, Randy20219/11: Inside the President's War RoomFilm2018Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a MovieAward2016AllegiantFilm, David2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSeries2014Dumb and Dumber ToFilm, Harry Dunne2013Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesAward2011Impractical JokersSeries2010HowlFilm, Professor David Kirk2008Space ChimpsFilm, Zartog (voice)2006InfamousFilm, Alvin Dewey2005The Colbert ReportSeries2002Blood WorkFilm, Jasper 'Buddy' Noone1999Family GuySeries, Jeff Daniels (voice)1998PleasantvilleFilm, Mr. Johnson1996The Daily ShowSeries1994Dumb and DumberFilm, Harry Dunne1992The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSeries1991The Butcher's WifeFilm, Dr. Alex Tremor1987Radio DaysFilm, Biff Baxter1985The Purple Rose of CairoFilm, Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd1984MTV Video Music AwardsSeries1981RagtimeFilm, P.C. O'Donnell1979CBS News Sunday MorningSeries1969Hawaii Five-OSeries, Neal Forrester1955Born19 February 1955

People around Jeff

  • Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story 2024
  • The Martian 2015
  • The Purple Rose of Cairo 1985
  • Pleasantville 1998
  • The Hours 2002

Also in Français

Filmography 40

157 credits on file

Television 24

Awards

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie2018
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series2013

About this person

He is the recipient of several accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for five Golden Globe Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Tony Awards.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1955 · age 71