James McDaniel

Birth Name:

James McDaniel

Birth Place:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Starred in the Showtime movie "Edge of America," receiving an Emmy and a Peabody Award for his performance
Starred in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of "Six Degrees of Separation," which garnered him a Clarence Derwent Award
He attended the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in veterinary medicine
Played the role of Brother Earl, a close advisor to the activist Malcolm X, in the film "Malcolm X․"
Besides his co-star Dennis Franz on "NYPD Blue," he was the longest-running original cast member, leaving the series after eight seasons in 2001

1995Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Winner
1996Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1997Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
1998Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
1998Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1999Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
1999Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1999Q Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama Series:Nominated
2000Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2000Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2006Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in a Children/Youth/Family Special:Winner

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