Daniel J. Travanti

Birth Name:

Daniel Giovanni Travanti

Birth Place:

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Avid supporter of Alcoholics Anonymous, as he himself has been a member since 1973
An accomplished athlete in his teen years, as he earned an athletic scholarship to Harvard, Princeton and Dartmouth, but would eventually choose to attend the University of Wisconsin, as it was closest to home
Best known for his role of Captain Frank Furillo on television drama "Hill Street Blues" from 1981 to 1987
Following his iconic role on "Hill Street Blues", he has gone on to appear in films while not working in television, including titles such as "Millennium", "Murrow" and others
Found continued success with Starz' "Boss" in 2012
Inducted into the Wisconsin Performing Arts Hall of Fame in 1994

1981Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
1982Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Winner
1982Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
1983Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1984ACE - Actor in a Dramatic or Theatrical Program:Nominated
1984Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
1984Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1984Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
1985Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1985Q Award - Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series:Winner
1986Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
1987ACE - Actor in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
2003TV Land Award - Favorite Crimestopper in a Drama:Nominated
2013Festival Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
2014Maverick Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor: Feature:Nominated
2014Distinctive Achievement Award - Supporting Actor - Feature Film:Winner
2015Jury Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated

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