Gregg Daniel facts for kids

Gregg Daniel is a talented American actor and director. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows like True Blood and Insecure. Besides acting, Gregg Daniel is also a successful stage director. He even won an NAACP Theater Award for "Best Director" for his play Fences. He also teaches acting and directing at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Gregg Daniel is married to actress Veralyn Jones.

About Gregg Daniel

Gregg Daniel is an African American actor who was born in Brooklyn, New York. He is 62 years old. Throughout his career, Daniel has appeared in many movies and television shows. Some of his notable roles include the movie Truth or Dare from 2018. He also played Reverend Daniels in HBO's True Blood. Another important role was Easley Barton in ABC's For Life.

His Work in Theater

Gregg Daniel is not just an actor; he is also a respected director in theater. As a professor at the USC School of Dramatic Arts, he has directed many plays. These include famous works like Gem of the Ocean, A Raisin In The Sun, and Les Blancs. He has also acted in plays such as A Christmas Carol and Death Of A Salesman. One of the plays he directed, Elmina's Kitchen, won the NAACP award for "Best Ensemble" in 2013. This award celebrates the excellent teamwork of all the actors in a play.

Notable TV Shows and Movies

Gregg Daniel has appeared in many television shows and films over the years. Here are some of the well-known ones:

• Television:
  • Mancuso, FBI (1990)
  • Matlock (1990)
  • Blossom (1992)
  • Home Improvement (1993)
  • Beverly Hills, 90210 (1994-1996)
  • ER (1999)
  • Star Trek: Voyager (2000)
  • The West Wing (2000)
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
  • George Lopez (2002)
  • Desperate Housewives (2004)
  • Monk (2006)
  • Good Luck Charlie (2010)
  • NCIS (2011)
  • Castle (2011)
  • True Blood (2010-2014)
  • True Detective (2015)
  • Grey's Anatomy (2015)
  • Alexa & Katie (2018)
  • I Am Not Okay with This (2020)
  • Insecure (2017-2020)
  • For Life (2020)
  • That Girl Lay Lay (2023)

• Films:
  • Pump Up the Volume (1990)
  • White Men Can't Jump (1992)
  • Mars Attacks! (1996)
  • Gun Shy (2000)
  • Van Wilder (2002)
  • Spider-Man 3 (2007)
  • Evan Almighty (2007)
  • Hancock (2008)
  • Truth or Dare (2018)

• Video Games:
  • Grand Theft Auto V (2013) - He provided voice work for characters in the game.

Awards and Recognition

Gregg Daniel has received important awards for his work:

• In 2016, he won the NAACP Best Director award. This was for his direction of the play Fences at the International City Theatre.
• He was nominated for a 2013 NAACP Image Award. This nomination was for directing the Los Angeles production of Elmina's Kitchen. This play also won the NAACP Award for Best Ensemble, recognizing the great performance of the entire cast.