Jeff Daniels

Born:19. února 1955

Place of Birth:Athens, Georgia, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Jeff Daniels, born Jeffrey Warren Daniels on February 19, 1955, is a multi-talented American artist known for his contributions to the entertainment industry as an actor, musician, and playwright. Beyond his on-screen performances, Daniels is also recognized for his dedication to the arts, having founded the esteemed Purple Rose Theatre Company in Michigan, showcasing his passion for theater.

While he has made a significant impact on stage productions, both on and off Broadway, Jeff Daniels has also left a lasting impression in the world of film. His career spans from his debut in the 1981 film "Ragtime" to his role in "State of Play" in 2009, demonstrating his versatility and skill as an actor. Notably, he has garnered acclaim for his performances, earning three Golden Globe Award nominations for his roles, showcasing his range in both comedy and drama.

One of Daniels' notable achievements includes a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor for his compelling performance in the Broadway play "God of Carnage" in 2009, solidifying his talent and versatility on stage. His dedication to his craft has not gone unnoticed, with nominations from prestigious organizations such as the Screen Actors Guild, Satellite Awards, London Critics Circle Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, Chlotrudis Awards, and Gotham Awards.

A standout moment in Jeff Daniels' career was his role in Woody Allen's "The Purple Rose of Cairo" in 1985, a performance that not only earned him critical acclaim but also inspired the name of his theatre company, the Purple Rose Theatre Company. This connection between his film work and his commitment to the arts highlights his passion for storytelling and the impact of cinema on his artistic journey.

Beyond his accolades and nominations, Jeff Daniels is known for his ability to immerse himself in diverse roles, bringing authenticity and depth to each character he portrays. His dedication to his craft shines through in his performances, captivating audiences with his nuanced portrayals and emotional depth on screen.

With a career that spans decades, Jeff Daniels continues to captivate audiences with his compelling performances and unwavering commitment to his craft. Whether on stage or on screen, he brings a unique energy and presence to each role, leaving a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

As a respected figure in both the theater and film industries, Jeff Daniels' legacy extends far beyond his performances, inspiring aspiring actors and artists to pursue their passions with dedication and authenticity. His contributions to the arts have solidified his reputation as a versatile and talented artist, earning him a well-deserved place among the esteemed figures in the entertainment world.

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The Martian

Theodore "Teddy" Sanders

2015

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

Dumb and Dumber

Harry Dunne

1994

Lloyd and Harry are two men whose stupidity is really indescribable. When Mary, a beautiful woman, loses an important suitcase with money before she leaves for Aspen, the two friends (who have found the suitcase) decide to return it to her. After some "adventures" they finally get to Aspen where, using the lost money they live it up and fight for Mary's heart.

Looper

Abe

2012

In the year 2044, time travel has not yet been invented but in 30 years it will have been. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target into the past where a looper, a hired gun, like Joe is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good until the day the mob decides to close the loop, sending back Joe's future self for assassination.

Speed

Harry

1994

Jack Traven, an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, and veteran SWAT officer Harry Temple thwart an extortionist-bomber's scheme for a $3 million ransom. As they corner the bomber, he flees and detonates a bomb vest, seemingly killing himself. Weeks later, Jack witnesses a mass transit city bus explode and nearby a pay phone rings. On the phone is that same bomber looking for vengeance and the money he's owed. He gives a personal challenge to Jack: a bomb is rigged on another city bus - if it slows down below 50 mph, it will explode - bad enough any day, but a nightmare in LA traffic. And that's just the beginning...

RV

Travis Gornicke

2006

Climbing aboard their mammoth recreational vehicle for a cross-country road trip to the Colorado Rockies, the Munro family – led by dysfunctional patriarch, Bob – prepares for the adventure of a lifetime. But spending two weeks together in one seriously small space has a way of cramping their style.

The Hours

Louis Waters

2002

The story of three women searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Each is alive at a different time and place, all are linked by their yearnings and their fears. Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.

101 Dalmatians

Roger

1996

An evil, high-fashion designer plots to steal Dalmatian puppies in order to make an extravagant fur coat, but instead creates an extravagant mess.

Allegiant

David

2016

Beatrice Prior and Tobias Eaton venture into the world outside of the fence and are taken into protective custody by a mysterious agency known as the Bureau of Genetic Welfare.

Dumb and Dumber To

Harry Dunne

2014

20 years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry's newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption.

Good Night, and Good Luck.

Sig Mickelson

2005

The story of journalist Edward R. Murrow's stand against Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist witch-hunts in the early 1950s.

Pleasantville

Mr. Johnson

1998

Geeky teenager David and his popular twin sister, Jennifer, get sucked into the black-and-white world of a 1950s TV sitcom called "Pleasantville," and find a world where everything is peachy keen all the time. But when Jennifer's modern attitude disrupts Pleasantville's peaceful but boring routine, she literally brings color into its life.

Gods and Generals

Lt. Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

2003

The film centers mostly around the personal and professional life of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a brilliant if eccentric Confederate general, from the outbreak of the American Civil War until its halfway point.

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Self

2024

Christopher Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After becoming a quadriplegic, he became a charismatic leader and activist in the quest to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, as well as a passionate advocate for disability rights and care.

The Catcher Was a Spy

Bill Donovan

2018

Former major league baseball player Moe Berg lives a double life working for the Office of Strategic Services in World War II Europe.

Blood Work

Jasper 'Buddy' Noone

2002

Still recovering from a heart transplant, a retired FBI profiler returns to service when his own blood analysis offers clues to the identity of a serial killer.

State of Play

George Fergus

2009

When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.

9/11: Inside the President's War Room

Narrator

2021

Experience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that historic day.

Steve Jobs

John Sculley

2015

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.

Ragtime

P.C. O'Donnell

1981

A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infidelity, violence, and other nostalgic events in early 1900s New York City.

The Lookout

Lewis

2007

Chris is a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank, where he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist.

Arachnophobia

Ross Jennings

1990

A large spider from the jungles of South America is accidentally transported in a crate with a dead body to America where it mates with a local spider. Soon after, the residents of a small California town disappear as the result of spider bites from the deadly spider offspring. It's up to a couple of doctors with the help of an insect exterminator to annihilate these eight legged freaks.

Gettysburg

Col. Joshua Chamberlain

1993

In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee leads the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with the goal of marching through to Washington, D.C. The Union Army of the Potomac, under the command of General George G. Meade, forms a defensive position to confront the rebel forces in what will prove to be the decisive battle of the American Civil War.

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

1985

Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mundane reality is the movie theatre. After losing her job, Cecilia goes to see 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' in hopes of raising her spirits, where she watches dashing archaeologist Tom Baxter time and again.

Because of Winn-Dixie

Preacher

2005

A girl, abandoned by her mother when she was three, moves to a small town in Florida with her father. There, she adopts an orphaned dog she names Winn-Dixie. The bond between the girl and her special companion brings together the people in a small Florida town and heals her own troubled relationship with her father.

Radio Days

Biff Baxter

1987

The Narrator tells us how the radio influenced his childhood in the days before TV. In the New York City of the late 1930s to the New Year's Eve 1944, this coming-of-age tale mixes the narrator's experiences with contemporary anecdotes and urban legends of the radio stars.

Terms of Endearment

Flap Horton

1983

Aurora, a finicky woman, is in search of true love while her daughter faces marital issues. Together, they help each other deal with problems and find reasons to live a joyful life.

Fly Away Home

Thomas Alden

1996

Amy is only 13 years old when her mother is killed. She goes to Canada to live with her father, an eccentric inventor whom she barely knows. Amy is miserable in her new life... until she discovers a nest of goose eggs that were abandoned when a local forest was torn down. The eggs hatch and Amy becomes "Mama Goose". When Winter comes, Amy, and her dad must find a way to lead the birds South.

Paper Man

Richard Dunn

2009

A coming-of-middle-age comedy that chronicles the unlikely friendship between failed author Richard Dunne and a Long Island teen who teaches him a thing or two about growing up, all under the disapproving eye of his long-suffering wife and his imaginary Superhero friend.

Something Wild

Charles Driggs

1986

A free-spirited woman "kidnaps" a yuppie for a weekend of adventure. But the fun quickly takes a dangerous turn when her ex-con husband shows up.

Away We Go

Jerry Farlander

2009

Verona and Burt have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt's parents but, with Verona expecting their first child, Burt's parents inexplicably decide to move to Belgium, now leaving them in a place they hate and without a support structure in place. They set off on a whirlwind tour of of disparate locations where they have friends or relatives, sampling not only different cities and climates but also different families. Along the way they realize that the journey is less about discovering where they want to live and more about figuring out what type of parents they want to be.

Bye Bye Barry

Self

2023

When NFL superstar Barry Sanders vanished at the height of his career, he left the NFL world in shock. He was still in his prime, chasing the all-time NFL rushing record when he boarded a flight to England and never stepped foot on the field again. Now, 24 years later, Barry retraces his steps through the streets of London to finally confront the mystery.