Jeff Daniels

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Jeff Daniels Fast Facts:

Taught himself how to play guitar as a means of relaxation when he moved to New York City to find work as an actor.
Married his high-school sweetheart, and they returned to Michigan to raise their children.
Won a 1982 OBIE Award for his performance in Johnny Got His Gun.
Founded the nonprofit Purple Rose Theatre Company in his hometown of Chelsea, MI. The name is a nod to his breakthrough role in The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985).
Has written many plays performed at the Purple Rose Theatre.
Is a singer-songwriter whose CDs (which raise funds for his theater company) include Jeff Daniels: Live and Unplugged (2004), Grandfather's Hat (2006), Together Again (2009), Live at the Purple Rose (2010) and Keep It Right Here (2010).
Known to mix comedy into his musical performances when performing live.
Has promoted Michigan by serving as a spokesperson for Michigan ad campaigns.
Among his prized possessions: a guitar of his that George Harrison signed and then played a song on.

Jeff Daniels Relationships:
Benjamin Daniels - Son
Kathleen Daniels - Wife
Lucas Daniels - Son
Nellie Daniels - Daughter
Jeff Daniels Awards:
2006 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1986 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1987 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
2009 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee
2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
2002 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
College:
Attended Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI