D. B. Sweeney

American actor, 'Fire in the Sky'

D. B. Sweeney - American actor, 'Fire in the Sky'
Born

November 14th, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Originated in Long Island, a career in acting began in the late 1980s. Appeared in the film 'Eight Men Out' portraying baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson. Gained wider recognition for the role in the sci-fi thriller 'Fire in the Sky' which explored alien abduction. Voiced characters in animated series and video games, including 'Batman: The Animated Series'. Regularly appeared in television series such as 'The Cutting Edge' and 'Queens Supreme'. Also featured in popular series like 'Dirt' and 'The Ranch'.

Portrayed Shoeless Joe Jackson in 'Eight Men Out'

Starred in 'Fire in the Sky'

Appeared in 'The Cutting Edge'

Voiced characters in 'Batman: The Animated Series'

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