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 October 13, 1972) is an American who used to be a child actor. He is most famous for playing Danny Torrance in the 1980 horror movie The Shining. This film was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
After acting in a TV movie in 1982, Lloyd stopped acting. He later became a professor at a college in 2004.
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Danny Lloyd's Early Life and Acting Career
Danny Lloyd was born in Tremont, Illinois. When he was six years old, he was chosen for the role of Danny Torrance. This was for the movie The Shining.
The movie was based on a scary book by Stephen King. Danny was picked because he could stay focused for a long time. The director, Stanley Kubrick, protected Danny during filming. He made sure Danny thought he was making a drama, not a horror movie.
Danny later said that The Shining was a good experience. He remembers it fondly. He also said he didn't do much acting after the movie. This helped him live a normal life. He wasn't allowed to watch the movie until he was much older.
What Happened After The Shining?
After playing a young G. Gordon Liddy in the TV movie Will: G. Gordon Liddy in 1982, Danny Lloyd stopped acting.
In 2004, he became a professor. He teaches biology at the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He usually does not talk about his acting work with his students.
Danny Lloyd's Return to Acting
In 2019, Danny Lloyd made a short appearance in a movie. He played a spectator at a baseball game. This was in the horror film Doctor Sleep.
This movie was a sequel to The Shining. The director, Mike Flanagan, contacted Danny on Twitter for the role. Danny thought the movie looked good. He said it honored both Stephen King's book and Stanley Kubrick's film.
Danny Lloyd is married and has four children. He likes to keep his private life secret. He rarely gives interviews.
What Movies and TV Shows Did Danny Lloyd Act In?
| 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
