Daniel Stern

Birth Name:

Daniel Jacob Stern

Birth Place:

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

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
Creates figurative bronze sculptures of moments that are meaningful to him
Was a member of the advisory board of National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

1992American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2007TV Land Award - Favorite Heard-But-Not-Seen Character:Nominated
2008Anniversary AwardWinner
2010Movies for Grownups Award - Best Grownup Love Story:Nominated
2019Special Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
2020Canadian Screen Award - Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated

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