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Danny Glover Biography
Birth Name:
Danny Lebern Glover
Birth Place:
San Fernando, California, United States
Profession
Actor, producer, director, activist
Fast Facts
- In the early 1970s, he worked as a researcher in the San Francisco mayor's office
- Made his movie debut in 1979's Escape from Alcatraz; breakthrough role came in 1984 with Places in the Heart
- Did voice work for 1998's Antz and The Prince of Egypt
- Received several NAACP Image Awards, including a 1998 win for lead actor in Beloved
- Was given an honorary chieftancy in Nigeria in 2009
- Works as an ambassador for UNICEF, and has been honored with several awards for his humanitarian efforts
Awards
- 2007Genie Awards-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 2007Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
- 2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2002Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
- 2000Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
- 2000Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
- 1992MTV Movie Awards-Best On-Screen Duo: winner
- 1991Independent Spirit Awards-Best Male Lead: winner
- 1989Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special: nominated
- 1988Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special: nominated
Relationships
- Martin Glover -- Brother
- Reginald Glover -- Brother
- Rodney Glover -- Brother
- Mandisa Glover -- Daughter
- Asake Bomani -- Ex-wife
- James Glover -- Father
- Carrie Hunley Glover -- Mother
- Connie Grier -- Sister