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Kevin Daniels
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Daniels in 2015
Born
Kevin Dwight Daniels Jr.

(1976-12-09) December 9, 1976 (age 48)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Education Juilliard School (BFA)
Occupation Actor
Years active 1998–present

Kevin Dwight Daniels Jr. (born December 9, 1976, in San Diego, California) is an American actor. He is known for his many roles in movies, TV shows, and on stage. Kevin started his acting career in 1998 and has appeared in over 20 productions since then.

He is especially recognized for playing Don Miller, a firefighter, in the movie Ladder 49. He also played Hank St. Clare, an EMT, in the TV show Sirens. Many people also know him as Longines from the popular TV series Modern Family.

Kevin Daniels: On Screen and Stage

Kevin Daniels began his acting journey with a supporting role in the 1998 film Twelfth Night, or What You Will. Since then, he has built a strong career in both movies and television.

Popular TV Appearances

Kevin has appeared in many well-known TV shows. These include Law & Order, Frasier, Chuck, and House. His recurring role as Longines in Modern Family made him a familiar face to many viewers. He also played Coach Briggs in the series Atypical and Principal Walker in Coop & Cami Ask the World. More recently, he has appeared in Will Trent and the 2023 revival of Frasier.

Memorable Film Roles

In movies, Kevin Daniels has taken on various characters. He was in the film Hollywood Homicide. One of his most notable film roles was Don Miller in the movie Ladder 49, where he played a brave firefighter. He has also been in films like The Island and Not Another Church Movie.

Broadway and Stage Work

Beyond the screen, Kevin Daniels has also performed on stage. A big highlight of his theater career was starring in the 2012 Broadway play Magic/Bird. In this play, he took on the lead role of the famous basketball player Magic Johnson. He has also performed in plays like Twelfth Night and One Night in Miami.

Voice Acting in Video Games

Kevin Daniels has also lent his voice to several video games. He has provided voices for games such as Dead Island, Dead Island Riptide, and Dying Light.

Education and Training

Kevin Daniels studied acting at a very famous school, the Juilliard School. He was part of their Drama Division from 1994 to 1998. This training helped him develop his skills as an actor for his many roles.

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