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Dan Lauria

Acting Born Apr 12, 1947 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA 173 credits
173
Total Credits
2026
46 Years Career Span
89
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Dan Lauria is an American actor born on April 12, 1947. He is known for his acting career, with 166 known credits. Lauria's acting credits include roles in television shows such as The Wonder Years, Sullivan and Son, and Pitch. He is also known as Daniel Joseph "Dan" Lauria. Lauria was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. His acting career spans multiple television shows, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

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Career

Career overview

Dan Lauria is an American actor known for his work in television. He has appeared in various roles throughout his career, with notable performances in several series. Lauria's television credits include a significant role in The Wonder Years, where he played the character of Jack Arnold.

In addition to his work on The Wonder Years, Lauria has also appeared in other television shows. He played the role of Jack Sullivan on Sullivan and Son, a series that aired from 2012 to 2014. Lauria's portrayal of Al Luongo on Pitch is another notable credit in his television career, as he appeared in the show from 2016 to 2017.

Throughout his acting career, Dan Lauria has accumulated a significant number of credits. He has appeared in numerous television shows and has worked as an actor for many years. Lauria's experience and versatility as a performer have allowed him to take on a variety of roles in different series, showcasing his range and talent as an actor.

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Known for

Film

Westhampton

as Mr. Romney
Film

Reagan

as Tip O'Neill
Film

Holidate

as Wally
Film

The Way Back

as Gerry Norris

The Resident

as Simon Ortiz

Station 19

as Walter Morewall

The Good Doctor

as Mr. Ermey

This Is Us

as Alan Damon

This Is Us

as Mr. Damon

MacGyver

as Lenny

Man with a Plan

as Frank
Film

The Way Back

as Arnie Wofsy

Frequent co-stars

David Paymer 2 shared titles
Mark Moses 2 shared titles
Fred Savage 1 shared title
Alley Mills 1 shared title
Jason Hervey 1 shared title
Danica McKellar 1 shared title
Josh Saviano 1 shared title
Daniel Stern 1 shared title
Olivia D'Abo 1 shared title
Brandon Crane 1 shared title

Career timeline

Deb is BossWesthampton
Reagan
Miranda's VictimGhost in the HouseCinnamonAmerican Comedy
MVPA Shot Through the Wall
Potato Dreams of America
HolidateThe Way BackThe Opening ActEagle and the Albatross
Bad ImpulseHoney and Clover: A Recipe for Disaster
The ResidentStation 19Christmas at Grand Valley
The Good DoctorWrapped Up In Christmas
This Is UsThis Is UsMacGyverMan with a PlanPitch
I'm Not Ready for Christmas
A to ZSister
The GoldbergsMake Your MoveThe Five
ElementaryPerceptionSullivan & Son
ShamelessPerson of InterestHarry's LawLife of LemonHere's the Kicker
Hot in ClevelandThe WaiterFather and SonThe Five
NCIS: Los AngelesThe Good WifeNurse JackieRoyal PainsDonna on Demand
The MentalistLeverageLipstick JungleThe SpiritDear Me
Army Wives
PsychBig Momma's House 2The Path to 9/11Jesus, Mary and Joey
Grey's AnatomyCriminal MindsHow I Met Your MotherGhost Whisperer
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels
NCISHigh Times PotluckDead Canaries
The EmpathOutside the LawContagion
SmallvilleLaw & Order: Criminal IntentFull DisclosureRicochet RiverHangman
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationStatic ShockEdCommon GroundFear Runs Silent
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitThird WatchProvidenceBatman Beyond
From the Earth to the MoonCostelloMr. MurderWide AwakeTrue Friends
WorkingYou WishPrison of SecretsMerry Christmas, George BaileyDog Watch
Arli$$7th HeavenIndependence DayFX: The SeriesFaithful · Executive Producer

Full Filmography

173 titles
  • Deb is Boss (2026) as Uncle Ben
  • Westhampton (2026) as Mr. Romney
  • Reagan (2024) as Tip O'Neill
  • Miranda's Victim (2023) as Dr. Crawford
  • Ghost in the House (2023) as Sammy
  • Cinnamon (2023) as Mario
  • American Comedy (2023) as The Pope
  • MVP (2022) as Jim Zenner
  • A Shot Through the Wall (2022) as Ritchie Barrett
  • Potato Dreams of America (2021) as John
  • Holidate (2020) as Wally
  • The Way Back (2020) as Gerry Norris
  • The Opening Act (2020) as Mr. Acevedo
  • Eagle and the Albatross (2020) as Dr. Al Wiserman
  • Bad Impulse (2019) as Brandon Reilly
  • Honey and Clover: A Recipe for Disaster (2019) as Dan
  • The Resident (2018) as Simon Ortiz
  • Station 19 (2018) as Walter Morewall
  • Christmas at Grand Valley (2018) as Frank
  • The Good Doctor (2017) as Mr. Ermey
  • Wrapped Up In Christmas (2017) as Gabriel
  • This Is Us (2016) as Alan Damon
  • This Is Us (2016) as Mr. Damon
  • MacGyver (2016) as Lenny
  • Man with a Plan (2016) as Frank
  • Pitch (2016) as Al Luongo
  • I'm Not Ready for Christmas (2015) as Santa
  • A to Z (2014) as Pete
  • Sister (2014)
  • The Goldbergs (2013) as Arnie Wofsy
  • Make Your Move (2013) as Parole Officer Foster
  • The Five (2013)
  • Elementary (2012) as Louis Garmendia
  • Perception (2012) as Joe Moretti
  • Sullivan & Son (2012) as Jack Sullivan
  • Shameless (2011) as Mo White
  • Person of Interest (2011) as Stanley Amis
  • Harry's Law (2011) as Raymond Gillot
  • Life of Lemon (2011) as Arthur
  • Here's the Kicker (2011) as Dave Berry
  • Hot in Cleveland (2010) as J.J.
  • The Waiter (2010) as Father Parks
  • Father and Son (2010)
  • The Five (2010) as Mr. H
  • NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as James Cleary
  • The Good Wife (2009) as Ronnie Erickson
  • Nurse Jackie (2009) as Carl
  • Royal Pains (2009) as Mr. Sacani
  • Donna on Demand (2009) as Detective Lewis
  • Alien Trespass (2009) as Chief Dawson
  • Dead Air (2009) as Fred
  • InSearchOf (2009)
  • The Mentalist (2008) as Santino "Sonny" Battaglia
  • Leverage (2008) as Nicky Moscone
  • Lipstick Jungle (2008) as Norm Ford
  • The Spirit (2008) as Dolan
  • Dear Me (2008) as Mr. Hunt
  • Army Wives (2007) as Master Sgt. James Vayro
  • Psych (2006) as Bill Peterson
  • Big Momma's House 2 (2006) as Crawford
  • The Path to 9/11 (2006) as George Tenet
  • Jesus, Mary and Joey (2006) as Father Gino
  • Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Martin Davis
  • Criminal Minds (2005) as General Lee Whitworth, MD
  • How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Nolan
  • Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Ellis Conway
  • Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels (2004) as Fred Silverman
  • NCIS (2003) as Emergency Room Guard Morgan Cade
  • High Times Potluck (2003) as Carmine
  • Dead Canaries (2003)
  • The Empath (2002)
  • Outside the Law (2002) as Detective Froman
  • Contagion (2002) as General Ryker
  • Smallville (2001) as Coach Walt Arnold
  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Sal Biaggi
  • Full Disclosure (2001) as Clive Carter
  • Ricochet River (2001) as Coach Garth
  • Hangman (2001) as Captain Gil Roemer
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Det. Jameson
  • Static Shock (2000) as Mr. Foley (voice)
  • Ed (2000) as Richard Vessey
  • Common Ground (2000) as Coach Davis
  • Fear Runs Silent (2000) as Therapist
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Peter Kurtz
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ray Masters
  • Third Watch (1999) as Mr. Brandolini
  • Providence (1999) as John Currier
  • Batman Beyond (1999) as Bill Wallace (voice)
  • Family Law (1999) as Paul Celano
  • The Hoop Life (1999)
  • Stranger in My House (1999) as Dennis
  • Justice (1999) as Judge Falcone
  • From the Earth to the Moon (1998) as James Webb
  • Costello (1998) as Spud Murphy
  • Mr. Murder (1998) as Gen. Aames
  • Wide Awake (1998) as Father Peters
  • True Friends (1998) as Pauley
  • Working (1997) as Dan McAllister
  • You Wish (1997) as Coach
  • Prison of Secrets (1997) as Sergeant Ed Crang
  • Merry Christmas, George Bailey (1997) as Bert
  • Dog Watch (1997) as Halloway
  • Dog Watch (1997) Story
  • The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda (1997) as Commander Gage
  • Arli$$ (1996) as Abe Donovan
  • 7th Heaven (1996) as Andrew Hampton
  • Independence Day (1996) as Commanding Officer
  • FX: The Series (1996) as Illya Kozlov
  • Faithful (1996) Executive Producer
  • Terror in the Family (1996) as Todd Marten
  • No One Could Protect Her (1996) as Det. Greg Corning
  • The Bachelor's Baby (1996) as Monte Craig
  • JAG (1995) as Allen Blaisdell
  • JAG (1995) as Matt "Gooch" Anderson
  • Amazing Grace (1995)
  • Excessive Force II: Force on Force (1995) as Orland Franco
  • In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice (1995) as Philip Lamonaco
  • ER (1994) as Rick Simpson
  • Chicago Hope (1994) as Henry Alden
  • Party of Five (1994) as Coach Russ Petrocelli
  • Touched by an Angel (1994) as Bill Evans
  • Burke's Law (1994) as Jimmy Jackson
  • Rise & Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story (1994) as Coach
  • NYPD Blue (1993) as George Garabedian
  • Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Donald Purdy
  • Boy Meets World (1993) as Judge Lamb
  • Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Salvatore Matacio
  • Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Major Samuel Morrison
  • Another Stakeout (1993) as Capt. Phil Coldshank
  • In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco (1993) as Bob Blanchard
  • From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One (1992) as Det. Andy Toffenelli
  • Overexposed (1992) as Norm Demski
  • The Commish (1991)
  • Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace (1991) as Paulie Romano
  • Law & Order (1990) as Deputy Chief Joseph Strudevant
  • The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990) as Steve Winslow
  • In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing (1990) as Kadazian
  • Taking a Stand (1989) as District Attorney
  • Making a Case for Murder (1989) as Doug
  • The Wonder Years (1988) as John 'Jack' Arnold
  • The Wonder Years (1988) Director
  • Police Story (1988) as Sgt. Taggart
  • David (1988) as John
  • Police Story: Cop Killer (1988) as Sgt. Taggert
  • Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story (1988) as Assistant Coach
  • Wiseguy (1987)
  • Hooperman (1987) as Lou Stern
  • Stakeout (1987) as Det. Phil Coldshank
  • Angel in Green (1987) as Sergt. Joe Kobelski
  • L.A. Law (1986) as Joseph Sears
  • Sledge Hammer! (1986)
  • Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) as Janitor
  • Moonlighting (1985) as Lieutenant
  • Growing Pains (1985) as Hockey Coach
  • Growing Pains (1985) as Dan
  • Spenser: For Hire (1985) as Harry
  • Misfits of Science (1985) as Project Manager
  • Kojak: The Belarus File (1985) as Federal Agent #2
  • Kojak: The Belarus File (1985)
  • Brass (1985) as Det. Navarro
  • Hunter (1984) as Broder
  • Talk to Me (1984) as Tow Truck Driver
  • Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
  • Without a Trace (1983) as Baker
  • Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Detective Harry Dupnik
  • Muggable Mary: Street Cop (1982) as Vince Palucci
  • Hill Street Blues (1981) as Jim McNeil
  • Simon & Simon (1981) as Artie Karnovsky / Art Kaufman
  • C.O.D. (1981) as Secret Service Man #2
  • The Change-Up Kid as Art Meadows
  • When Angels Fear as Father Toomey
  • American Summer as Grandpa
  • Not My Dog as Mr. Tucker

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Dan Lauria best known for?

Dan Lauria is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Westhampton (2026), Reagan (2024), Holidate (2020), The Way Back (2020).

When and where was Dan Lauria born?

Dan Lauria was born on April 12, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does Dan Lauria have?

Dan Lauria has accumulated over 173 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.

What is Dan Lauria's background in cinema and television?

Dan Lauria is an American actor born on April 12, 1947. He is known for his acting career, with 166 known credits. Lauria's acting credits include roles in television shows such as The Wonder Years, Sullivan and Son, and Pitch. He is also known as Daniel Joseph "Dan" Lauria. Lauria was born in Brooklyn, New York City, ...