Daniel Stern Biography

Fast Facts

• Toured through Iraq and Kuwait with United Service Organizations Inc
• Born to a father who was a social worker in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations and a mother who ran a day care center
• After his high school graduation, he auditioned to be a lighting engineer for the Washington Shakespeare Festival, but instead was cast as a strolling player with a lute in its production of "As You Like It․"
• Quote: "A story-teller at heart, my sculptural work allows me to give a literal and visceral dimension to my characters, communicating the freeing, fleeting, or reflexive moments of their varied narratives․"
• Quote: "[on sculpting] "It gives me sanity, expression, problems to solve, surprises, risk taking opportunities, consistency, purpose, and a chance to lose myself by immersing myself in art․""
• Has a long resume of off-Broadway credits, including "Split" and "Frankie and Annie․"
• The most notable films he has acted in include "City Slickers" and "Home Alone․"
• Became the artist in residence at Studio Channel Islands Art Center
• Was a member of the advisory board of National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
• Creates figurative bronze sculptures of moments that are meaningful to him