Danny Lloyd facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Danny Lloyd
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Daniel Edward Sidney Lloyd
October 13, 1972 Tremont, Illinois, U.S.
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| Years active | 1978–1982, 2019 |
| Known for | The Shining |
| Children | 4 |
Daniel Edward Sidney Lloyd, born on October 13, 1972, is an American who used to be a child actor. He is most famous for his role as Danny Torrance in the 1980 movie The Shining. After acting in a TV film in 1982, Danny stopped acting. He later became a college professor in 2004.
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Danny's Early Life and Acting
Danny Lloyd was born in Tremont, Illinois. When he was six years old, he was chosen to play Danny Torrance in the movie The Shining. This movie was based on a book by Stephen King. Danny was picked for the role because he could stay focused for a long time.
The movie's director, Stanley Kubrick, made sure to protect Danny during filming. Danny thought he was acting in a regular drama, not a scary movie. Danny later said that The Shining was a good experience for him. He looks back on it with good memories. He also mentioned that he didn't do much acting after the film. This helped him live a normal life. He was not allowed to watch the movie until he was much older.
Life After Acting
After his role as a young G. Gordon Liddy in the 1982 TV movie Will: G. Gordon Liddy, Danny Lloyd decided to stop acting. He chose a different path for his career.
In 2004, Danny became a professor. He teaches biology at the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He usually does not talk about his acting days with his students.
Return to the Big Screen
In 2019, Danny Lloyd made a special appearance in the movie Doctor Sleep. This film is a sequel to The Shining. He appeared as a spectator at a baseball game. The director, Mike Flanagan, contacted Danny on Twitter to offer him the role.
After seeing the movie's trailer, Danny said it looked really good. He was curious because the movie had to honor both Stephen King's book and Stanley Kubrick's original film. He felt they found a good way to do this.
Personal Life
Danny Lloyd is married and has four children. He likes to keep his personal life private. He does not often give interviews about himself.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1980 | The Shining | Danny Torrance | Film |
| 1982 | Will: G. Gordon Liddy | Young G. Gordon Liddy | Television film |
| 2019 | Doctor Sleep | Spectator | Film; cameo |
See also
In Spanish: Danny Lloyd para niños
