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William Daniels

Birth Name:
William Daniels
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Director
William Daniels
  • In 1999, he was elected as president of the Screen Actors Guild
  • Recieved the 1986 "Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series" title at the Viewers for Quality Television Awards
  • Started performing at a young age when he became a member of the Daniels Family song-and-dance troupe
  • Well known for his roles as some of the early American, founding fathers
  • Frequently takes on the role of characters who hail from Boston
  • Although he portrayed Dustin Hoffman's character's father in "The Graduate," he is only ten years older than the actor
  • Graduated from Northwestern University, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity
  • 1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 1984Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
  • 1986Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
  • 1986Q Award - Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series:Winner
  • 1987Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 1987Q Award - Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series:Winner
  • 1988Q Award - Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2004TV Land Award - Teacher of the Year:Nominated
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