Jeff Daniels
Actor and playwright, starred in 'The Newsroom'
Born
February 19th, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor and playwright, renowned for a prominent career in film, television, and theater. Achieved critical acclaim for portraying Will McAvoy in the HBO series 'The Newsroom'. Other notable film roles include 'Dumb and Dumber', 'The Squid and the Whale', and 'Terms of Endearment'. In addition to acting, engaged in playwriting, with works such as 'Applegate' and 'The Vast Difference'. Received multiple accolades, showcasing versatility and depth in performances.
Starred as Will McAvoy in 'The Newsroom'
Featured in 'Dumb and Dumber'
Acted in 'The Squid and the Whale'
Played a role in 'Terms of Endearment'
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