James McDaniel
Biography
James McDaniel is an American actor born on March 25, 1958, in Washington, D.C. He is known for his work in stage, film, and television. McDaniel has appeared in various television shows, including NYPD Blue, where he played the role of Lt. Arthur Fancy, and Detroit 1-8-7, where he portrayed Sgt. Jesse Longford. He also appeared in the film Malcolm X, and in the television series Cop Rock. McDaniel has received awards for his performances, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Daytime Emmy Award. He has a total of 75 known credits in his acting career. McDaniel is a male actor with a content score of 100.
Career overview
James McDaniel is an American actor born in Washington, D.C. He has appeared in various stage, film, and television productions throughout his career. McDaniel's work in television includes roles in the series NYPD Blue, Cop Rock, and Detroit 1-8-7. He has also appeared in the film Malcolm X.
McDaniel's performances have garnered recognition within the industry. He was part of an ensemble that won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Additionally, he received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in a Children/Youth/Family Special for his work in the special "Edge of America".
McDaniel has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with over 75 known credits to his name. His work spans multiple genres and formats, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.
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- Alaska Daily (2022) as Raymond Green
- Lapsis (2021) as Felix
- Whiskey Cavalier (2019) as Director of FBI New York Office
- Soundtrack (2019) as Moses
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Horace Reynolds
- Night Comes On (2018) as Danny - Parole Officer
- The Blacklist: Redemption (2017) as Dan Bishop
- Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television (2017) as Captain Jackson
- Almost There (2016) as Dr. Ira Frank
- Sacrifice (2015) as Traeger
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Papa Parks
- Madam Secretary (2014) as Roger Baylis
- The Night Shift (2014) as Dr. Julian Cummings
- Forever (2014) as Al Rainey
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Jean Baptiste
- The Following (2013) as Agent Ken Phillips
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) as Ezra Mills
- King's Faith (2013) as Mike
- Home (2013) as Dr. Parker
- Sins of the Preacher (2013) as Wade Thompson
- Cass (2013) as Franklin Morris Sr.
- You're Nobody 'til Somebody Kills You (2012) as Det. Johnson
- Earthwork (2011) as Lone Wolf
- Detroit 1-8-7 (2010) as Sgt. Jesse Longford
- See You in September (2010) as Lewis
- Beauty & the Briefcase (2010) as Mr. Belmont
- The Good Wife (2009) as Detective Lou Johnson
- Hostile Makeover (2009) as Mac
- Bunker Hill (2009) as Marcus Troy
- Killer Hair (2009) as Mac
- Living Hell (2008) as Colonel Eric Maitland
- Butterfly Dreaming (2008) as Dr. Baldrica
- 人间炼狱 (2008)
- Bunker Hill (2008) as Salem
- War Eagle, Arkansas (2007) as Jack, Videostore Manager
- Conviction (2006) as Tony Murno
- Love Monkey (2006) as Derrick Cooper
- El Cortez (2006) as Arnie
- Numb3rs (2005) as Phillip Wright
- Life As We Know It (2004) as William Miller
- Las Vegas (2003) as Gavin Brunson
- Edge of America (2003) as Kenny Williams
- John Doe (2002) as Colonel Dunagan
- Sunshine State (2002) as Reggie Perry
- The Division (2001) as Brian Lawrence
- Deliberate Intent (2000) as Lawrence Horn
- Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story (2000) as Nat 'King' Cole
- Out of Time (2000) as Jack Epson
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Javier Vega
- Fantasy Island (1998) as Louis Burton
- Silencing Mary (1998) as Professor Thiel
- The Defenders: Choice of Evils (1998) as Jack Casey
- The View (1997) as Self
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as General Francis Maynard
- C-16: FBI (1997) Director
- Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997) as Frank Thompson
- A Deadly Vision (1997) as Dr. Tony Natale
- The Road to Galveston (1996) as Marcus Roosevelt Sr.
- Unforgivable (1996) as Spider
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Arthur Fancy
- NYPD Blue (1993) Director
- Alex Haley's Queen (1993)
- Scam (1993) as Daniel Poole
- Malcolm X (1992) as Brother Earl
- Civil Wars (1991) as Malik Watson
- Strictly Business (1991) as Roland Halloran
- Law & Order (1990) as Michael Ingrams
- Cop Rock (1990) as Officer Franklin Rose
- Alice (1990) as Dorothy's Xmas Party Guest
- The Old Man and the Sea (1990)
- Common Ground (1990) as Steve Grace
- Murder in Black and White (1990) as Fred
- Murder Times Seven (1990) as Fred
- Rocket Gibraltar (1988) as Policeman
- Internal Affairs (1988) as Fred
- Hill Street Blues (1981)