Gregg Daniel Explained

Gregg Daniel
Nationality:American
Known For:True Blood, Insecure
Spouse:Veralyn Jones

Gregg Daniel is an actor and stage director best known for his roles in the HBO show True Blood and Insecure.[1] Daniels also has a background in theater, including winning the NAACP Theater Award as "Best Director" for his production of Fences at the International City Theater. He is also a faculty member for the USC School of Dramatic Arts where he teaches students about directing.[2] [3] He is married to actress, Veralyn Jones. [4]

Career

Gregg Daniel is a 62-year-old African American actor born in Brooklyn, New York. Over the course of his career, Daniels has acted in many film and television, such as his roles in 2018's Truth of Dare,[5] his role as Reverend Daniels in HBO's True Blood, and his role as Easley Barton[6] in ABC's 50 Cent For Life.

He has acted and directed in various genres.[7] Being a dramatic arts Professor at USC,[8] he has directed plays such as Gem of the Ocean, A Raisin In The Sun, Les Blancs, and Wedding Band. He also has been featured in plays like, A Christmas Carol, All the Way, and Death Of A Salesman as a stage actor. One of his directed plays, Elmina's Kitchen, won the NAACP for "Best Ensemble" in 2013.

Work

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1990Mancuso, FBIUnknown NBC
1990MatlockBartenderNBC
1992BlossomMr. Ross / The ProctorNBC
1992Empty NestSimmsNBC
1992Life Goes OnEmceeABC
1992The Trials of Rosie O'NeillRalph FinleyCBS
1992Human TargetCoachABC
1993Space RangersBanshiesCBS
1993Home ImprovementJerry HolborneABC
1992-1993Knots LandingDeputy Mayor LoftonCBS
1993NewscasterABC
1994Models Inc.CHP OfficerFox
1994Thunder AlleyParent #2ABC
1995Mad About YouNeighborNBC
1995Ned and StaceyA.D.Fox
1995New York DazeUnknown Fox
1995Chicago HopeDetective McCabeCBS
1996WingsGreggNBC
1996Caroline in the CityMan #2NBC
1996Picket FencesEddy DeardenCBS
1996Sherman OaksUnknown SHOWTIME
1996Colonel SuttonNBC
1994-1996Beverly Hills, 90210Dean WhitmoreFox
1997NewsRadioKevin SparksNBC
1997Port CharlesUnknown ABC
1998Born FreeUnknown NBC
1998Touched by an AngelCoach HigbyCBS
1998Party of FiveDr. CalsynFox
1998Mike Hammer, Private EyeGradySyndication
1998Sister, SisterMartinThe WB
1999FelicityFinancial Aid OfficerThe WB
1999ERMr. PowellNBC
19997th HeavenCarl DokerThe WB
2000MobarUPN
2000City of AngelsGill / AnesthesiologistCBS
2000The West WingSteve AdamleyNBC
2000Curb Your EnthusiasmDr. GrambsHBO
2001Ally McBealDoctorFox
2001The Amanda ShowNeighborNickelodeon
2001Any Day NowPeter WestLifetime
2002Boston PublicCharles BaileyFox
2002George LopezJimABC
2002The Bernie Mac ShowFuneral DirectorFox
2002Crossing JordanSean MorganNBC
2003The DivisionTim JacksonLifetime
2003Threat MatrixGeneral TuckerABC
2004Nip/TuckDetective CollinsFX
2001-2004NYPD BlueHarold Barker / Darryl WoodsideABC
2004Desperate HousewivesDr. SicherABC
2005Desperate Housewives: Oprah Winfrey Is the New NeighborGordon StoufferABC
2004-2005General HospitalJudge MarlandABC
2006MonkTruck DriverUSA Network
2006Ghost WhispererMinisterCBS
2007Boston LegalDr. Jason MarciniABC
2009Raising the BarWitnessTNT
2010The Sarah Silverman ProgramManagerComedy Central
2010Saving GraceParks and Recreation GuyTNT
2010Past LifeTom KellerFox
2010WeedsSimon's DadShowtime
2010Good Luck CharlieMr. BillupsDisney Channel
2010Rex Is Not Your LawyerArthur BrandmanNBC
2011ParenthoodReverend GordonNBC
2011Traffic LightRonFox
2011NCISParking Enforcement Officer RiggsCBS
2011CastleWalt ShawABC
2012Harry's LawBrianna's DoctorNBC
2012Kickin' ItMr. GordonDisney XD
2013Kroll ShowUnknown Comedy Central
2013Austin & AllyJudge FlemingDisney Channel
2010-2014True BloodReverend DanielsHBO
2015True DetectiveJudgeHBO
2015The GrinderBartenderFox
2015Grey's AnatomyPaul JamesABC
2017Urban NightmaresWayne Morrisblackpills
2018Alexa & KatieDr. BreitweiserNetflix
2020I Am Not Okay with ThisMr. WhitakerNetflix
2017-2020InsecureDavid CarterHBO
2020For LifeEasley BartonABC
2023That Girl Lay LayGrandpa AlexanderNickelodeon
Film
YearTitleRoleNetwork
1990Pump Up the VolumeMr. Moore, Teacher
1992White Men Can't JumpLeon
1992Honor Thy MotherFirst Paramedic
1993DesirePolice Captain
1994Breach of ConductPolice Station MP
1995TV Reporter
1996Unknown
1996Mars Attacks!Lab Technician
1997ClockwatchersPoliceman
1998Perfect PreyDetective Footman
1999New Jersey TurnpikesBug's Dad
2000Gun ShyJonathan
2002Van WilderEnglish Professor
2003Hollywood HomicideDetective Mando Lopez
2005The L.A. Riot SpectacularProsecutor
2007Spider-Man 3Precinct Detective
2007Evan AlmightyCongressman
2007American FamilyPsychiatrist
2008HancockPolice Chief
2008The CoverupJudge
2010A Marine StorySheriff
2016JericoThomas Cook
2018My Name is MyeishaUncle Darnell
2018Truth or DareDetective Kranis
2018Brampton's OwnDave Thompson
2020American ZombielandCarl
20217th & UnionArthur
TBATruth or DareDetective KranisPre-production
Video games

Theater

Directing[9]

YearTitleAuthorTheater Company
July 17, 2021Modern MinstrelsyKermit FrazierThe Road Theatre Company
March 26, 2021This Bitter EarthHarrison David RiversFilmed at Road Theatre Company
September 22 – November 16, 2019Gem of the OceanAugust WilsonA Noise Within
May 15 – June 9, 2019Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and GrillLanie RobertsonGarry Marshall Theatre
February 6 – March 10, 2019The MountaintopKatori HallGarry Marshall Theatre
May 24 – June 30, 2018Her PortmanteauMfoniso Udofia'sBoston Court Performing Arts Center
February 25 – April 8, 2018A Raisin in the SunLorraine HansberryA Noise Within
October 18 – November 5, 2017HomeSamm Art WilliamsInternational City Theatre
September 23 – October 29, 2017Br'er CottonTearrance Arvelle ChisolmLower Depth Theatre Ensemble
May 27 – July 3, 2017Les BlancsLorraine HansberryRogue Machine Theatre
May 25 – June 24, 2016The Whipping ManMatthew LopezCape May Stage
May 7 – June 12, 2016HonkyGreg KalleresRogue Machine Theatre
August 19 – September 13, 2015FencesAugust WilsonInternational City Theatre
July 25 – September 6, 2015LombardiEric SimonsonThe Group Rep
April 23 – 26, 2015Crumbs from the Table of JoyLynn NottageUSC School of Dramatic Arts
February 21 – March 29, 2015Dontrell, Who Kissed the SeaNathan Alan DavisSkylight Theatre Company, Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble
October 9 – December 16, 2014Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and WhiteAlice ChildressThe Antaeus Company
May 21 – June 13, 2014The MountaintopKatori HallCape May Stage
April 19 – June 2, 2013Someone Who'll Watch Over MeFrank McGuinnessThe Group Rep
August 11 – September 9, 2012Elmina's KitchenKwame Kwei-ArmahLower Depth Theatre Ensemble
February 17 – April 1, 2012CobbLee BlessingThe Group Rep
June 11 – 25, 2011Beneath Rippling WaterSybyl WalkerThe Hollywood Fringe Festival 2011
Acting
YearTitleRoleTheatre
1986"Master Harold"... and the BoysWillieActor's Theatre of Louisville
1989BuckHimselfHeliotrope Theatre
2006Joe Turner's Come and GoneSeth HollyThe Fountain Theatre
2006James and the Giant PeachGrasshopperSouth Coast Repertory Julianne Argyros Theatre
2009"Master Harold"... and the BoysSamThe Robert Shackleton Playhouse
2010The Left Bank BooksellerEzra Pound, Ernest HemingwayManhattan Repertory Theatre
2010FencesJim BonoSouth Coast Repertory Segerstrom Stage
2010A Christmas CarolSpirit of Christmas Yet to Come, Jacob MarleySouth Coast Repertory Segerstrom Stage
2011Will Who?: Double FalsehoodCamilloThe Antaeus Company
2011You Can't Take It With YouMr. DePinnaThe Antaeus Company
2011A Christmas CarolJacob MarleySouth Coast Repertory Segerstrom Stage
2012JitneyPhilmoreSouth Coast Repertory Segerstrom Stage
2012A Christmas CarolJacob MarleySouth Coast Repertory Segerstrom Stage
2013Death of a SalesmanUncle Ben LomanSouth Coast Repertory Segerstrom Stage
2013A Christmas CarolJacob Marley, GentlemanSouth Coast Repertory Segerstrom Stage
2014A Christmas CarolJacob Marley, Charitable GentlemanSouth Coast Repertory Segerstrom Stage
2015A Christmas CarolJacob Marley, GentlemanSouth Coast Repertory Julianne Argyros Theatre
2016All the WayRoy Wilkins, Shoeshiner, Aaron HenrySouth Coast Repertory Segerstrom Stage
2017A Christmas CarolJacob Marley, GentlemanSouth Coast Repertory Segerstrom Stage
2018A Christmas CarolJacob Marley's Ghost, GentlemanSouth Coast Repertory Segerstrom Stage
2021Modern MinstrelsyLeon CollinsLankershim Arts Center

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Glover. Shenika. 2020-07-03. A Glimpse Into The Life of Legendary Actor Gregg Daniel. 2021-07-30. Sheen Magazine. en-US.
  2. Web site: Gregg T. Daniel · School of Dramatic Arts · USC. 2021-07-29. dramaticarts.usc.edu.
  3. Web site: 2015-08-12. Gregg Daniels set to star in 'Jerico,' a civil rights film with a twist. 2021-07-29. Los Angeles Sentinel. en-US.
  4. Web site: Kim. Jae-Ha. Go away with... Gregg Daniel. 2021-08-03. chicagotribune.com. 18 June 2021 .
  5. Web site: 2018-05-16. Gregg Daniel: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Blumhouse's 'Truth or Dare'. 2021-07-29. PopHorror. en-US.
  6. Web site: 2020-06-02. Gregg Daniel Plays a Groundbreaking Role in 50 Cent's For Life Prison Drama. 2021-07-29. NYCastings - DirectSubmit. en-US.
  7. Web site: Benkovic. rew. ContributorWriter. 2016-01-12. Actor/Director Gregg Daniel on Juggling Both Stage and Screen. 2021-07-29. HuffPost. en.
  8. Web site: Show. Author Sarah Scoop. 2020-05-27. Actor and Director Gregg Daniels Shares the Scoop on His New Show "For Life" and What it Really Takes to Make it in Hollywood. 2021-07-29. Sarah Scoop. en-US.
  9. Web site: Gregg T. Daniel theatre profile. 2021-08-03. www.abouttheartists.com.
  10. Web site: Gregg Daniel. 2021-08-03. IMDb.
  11. Web site: Thanks for Coming in. 2021-08-03. thanksforcominginpodcast.com. 2021-08-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20210803224237/https://thanksforcominginpodcast.com/episodes/gregg-daniel-20_ZrAS9. dead.

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