Daniel Davis
Biography
Daniel Davis is an American actor born on November 26, 1945, in Gurdon, Arkansas. He is known for his work in stage, screen, and television. Davis is best recognized for his portrayal of Niles the butler in a popular sitcom, and for his guest appearances as Professor Moriarty in a science fiction television series. He has also provided voice work for a cartoon character. Davis has a career spanning multiple mediums, with a total of 49 known credits. He is a male actor with a place of birth in Gurdon, Arkansas, and is also known by the name دانیل دیویس.
Career overview
Daniel Davis is an American actor known for his work in various mediums, including stage, screen, and television. He has appeared in numerous roles throughout his career, with notable performances in sitcoms and television series. One of his most recognizable roles is as Niles, the butler, in a popular sitcom.
Davis has also made guest appearances in other notable television series, including Star Trek: The Next Generation, where he portrayed a character with an upper-class English accent. His versatility as an actor is demonstrated by his ability to take on different roles and accents.
In addition to his live-action work, Davis has also provided voice acting for animated projects. He voiced the character of Cro Magnon, Longhair, in a series of cartoon shorts from Cartoon Network's Big Pick. With a career spanning multiple mediums and formats, Daniel Davis has established himself as a talented and accomplished actor.
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- Elsbeth (2024) as Dr. Yablonski
- Star Trek: Picard (2020) as Professor James Moriarty
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Vic Wallace
- The Good Fight (2017) as Professor Harrison
- Gotham (2014) as Jacob Skolimski
- The Blacklist (2013) as Baldur Magnusson
- Elementary (2012) as Antoine LaGrange
- The Fran Drescher Show (2010)
- The Prestige (2006) as Judge
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Dr. Morgan Remus
- The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember (2004)
- Longhair and Doubledome: Good Wheel Hunting (2000) as Longhair (voice)
- The Practice (1997) as Judge Barton Wolfe
- Remember WENN (1996) as Desmond Quist
- The Nanny: Oy to the World (1995) as Niles (voice)
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Gambler #2
- Duckman (1994) as Rodney (voice)
- Frasier (1993) as Dr. Shafer
- The Nanny (1993) as Niles
- The Perfect Tribute (1991) as Gov. Curtin
- Palomino (1991) as Doctor
- The Hunt for Red October (1990) as CPT Charlie Davenport (USS Enterprise)
- Havana (1990) as Marion Chigwell
- K-9 (1989) as Halstead
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Professor James Moriarty
- Frank's Place (1987) as Arnold David Tuney
- The Spirit (1987) as Teasdale
- Matlock (1986) as James Billings
- L.A. Law (1986) as C. Howard Grady
- George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation (1986) as Patrick Henry
- Davy Crockett (1986) as Congressman
- MacGyver (1985) as Nicholas Helman
- The Equalizer (1985) as Eddie Mason
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) as Congressman
- The Eagle and The Bear (1985) as Underhill
- Chain Letters (1985) as Steve
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Neal Dishman
- Highway to Heaven (1984)
- The A-Team (1983) as Phillips
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Cheers (1982) as Mr. Reinhardt
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Remington Steele (1982) as Pierre Fumar
- Dynasty (1981)
- Texas (1980) as Eliot Carrington
- In Fashion (1974) as Moulineaux
- Columbo (1971) as Alex Varrick
- Great Performances (1971) as Moulineaux