Danny Lebern Glover was born in San Francisco, California, United States, on July 22, 1946, is an American actor. Young Danny Glover first started acting at Black Actors' Workshop of the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, California. He began his professional acting career as a stage actor. He landed his Broadway debut in a play "Master Harold"...and the Boys" (1982) in role as Willy. He made his big screen debut in prison thriller movie Escape from Alcatraz (1979) in role as Inmate. He got his television debut in CBS drama series Lou Grant (1979) in episode "Slammer", in role as Leroy. Danny's breakthrough performance came as Detective Sergeant Roger Murtaugh in action comedy movie Lethal Weapon (1987).
How tall is Danny Glover and what is his weight? Danny Glover's height is 6' 3½" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 192 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight is 187 іn pоunds or 85 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. He is 78 years old. His net worth is around 40 million dollars.
Danny Glover
July 22, 1946
78 years old
United States
Cancer
Black
Dark Brown
6 ft 3½ in | 192 cm
$40 Million
85 kg | 187 lbs
Not available
He played Detective Sergeant Roger Murtaugh in Lethal Weapon franchise:
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), for which he was nominated for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Duo - Action / Adventure
He won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his performance as Harry in drama film To Sleep with Anger (1990).
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Miniseries or a Movie for his role as Nelson Mandela in drama film Mandela (1987).
He was nominated for the Acapulco Black Film Award for Best Actor for his role as Paul D. Garner in horror drama movie Beloved (1998).
He was nominated for the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie or Mini-Series for his role as Thurgood Marshall in drama movie Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight (2013).
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor - Miniseries or a Movie and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie for his role as Will Walker in CBS biographical drama film Freedom Song (2000).
He was nominated for the Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as George Carvery in drama sport movie Poor Boy's Game (2007).
He was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role as President Thomas Wilson in science fiction disaster film 2012 (2009).
He was nominated for the Ariel Award for Best Actor for his role as Ambrose in drama movie Mr. Pig (2016).
Predator 2 (1990) science fiction action as Lieutenant Michael "Mike" R. Harrigan
Flight of the Intruder (1991) thriller as Commander Frank "Dooke" Camparelli
Witness (1985) crime thriller as Lieutenant James McFee
Silverado (1985) Western as Malachi "Mal" Johnson
A Rage in Harlem (1991) drama crime as "Easy Money"
Grand Canyon (1991) drama crime as Simon
Age of the Dragons (2010) fantasy thriller as Ahab
Legendary (2010) drama as Harry "Red" Newman
Shooter (2007) action thriller as Colonel Isaac Johnson
Saw (2004) horror as Detective David Tapp
The Old Man & the Gun (2018) crime comedy as Teddy Green
The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019) drama in role as Grandpa Allen
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) fantasy adventure comedy as Milo Walker
The Dead Don't Die (2019) horror comedy as Hank Thompson
The Drummer (2020) drama as Mark Walker
Press Play (2022) science fiction romantic drama as Cooper
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Phillip Marlowe in Fallen Angels (1993) in episode "Red Wind".
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor - Miniseries or a Movie for his performance as Joshua Deets in epic Western adventure miniseries Lonesome Dove (1989).
He was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for his role as Alec Haley in CBS miniseries Alex Haley's Queen (1993).
Hill Street Blues (1981) NBC police drama series as Jesse John Hudson
Chiefs (1983) CBS miniseries as Marshall Peters
Legend of Earthsea (2004) Sci-Fi Channel miniseries as Ogion
He had recurring role as Charlie Pratt, Sr. in NBC medical drama series ER (2005).
Brothers & Sisters (2007-2008) ABC drama series as Isaac Marshall
Touch (2012) Fox drama series as Arthur Teller
Graduated from San Francisco State College.
Attended San Francisco State University (SFSU).
Attended The Black Actors' Workshop, American Conservatory Theatre.
He trained acting with Jean Shelton at the Shelton Actors Lab in San Francisco.
He co-found the Robey Theatre Company with actor Ben Guillory in Los Angeles (1994).
Has younger brother, Martin Glover.
Good friend with actress Alfre Woodard.
Fan of the San Francisco 49ers.
Featured in music video for Michael Jackson "Liberian Girl" (1987).
Received Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts Degree from San Francisco State University in 1997.
He is an active member of board of directors of The Jazz Foundation of America.
He is an board member of the TransAfrica Forum.
Goodwill ambassador for the UN.
He was awarded the Cuban National Medal of Friendship by the Cuban Council of State on December, in 2016.
He was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2021.
He was married to Asake Bomani (1975-2000) they have a daughter, Mandisa.