Date of Birth: February 19, 1955
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Jeff Daniels is an American actor, musician, and playwright, renowned for his versatility in both film and television. Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, Daniels moved to Michigan when he was young. He attended Central Michigan University and later Eastern Michigan University, where he became involved in the theatre program. His breakthrough role came in 1983 with the film “Terms of Endearment,” which was followed by notable performances in “The Purple Rose of Cairo” (1985), “Something Wild” (1986), and “Arachnophobia” (1990). Daniels has showcased his comedic chops in films like “Dumb and Dumber” (1994) and its sequel, while also excelling in dramatic roles, such as his portrayal of Will McAvoy in the HBO series “The Newsroom.” In addition to his acting career, Daniels founded The Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, Michigan, to support and cultivate local talent.
5 Interesting Facts about Jeff Daniels
1. Jeff Daniels co-founded The Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, Michigan, in 1991.
2. He has received multiple Emmy Awards, including one for his role in “The Newsroom.”
3. Daniels is also an accomplished musician and has released several albums of his own music.
4. He played the iconic role of Harry Dunne in the comedy classic “Dumb and Dumber.”
5. Jeff Daniels has been married to his high school sweetheart, Kathleen Rosemary Treado, since 1979.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jeff Daniels
1. “I think a lot of times it’s not money that’s the primary motivation for people to work, but it’s that they want to feel appreciated.”
2. “You can’t be a good actor and not be grateful.”
3. “I think music is a great outlet for me.”
4. “I never believed the commercial would be the end-all, be-all of my career.”
5. “The stage is an actor’s medium.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Jeff Daniels’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $45 million.
Children
Jeff Daniels and his wife, Kathleen Rosemary Treado, have three children: Benjamin, Lucas, and Nellie.
Relevant Links
1. [Jeff Daniels – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001099/
2. [The Purple Rose Theatre Company](https://www.purplerosetheatre.org/
3. [Jeff Daniels – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Daniels
4. [Jeff Daniels – Biography](https://www.biography.com/actor/jeff-daniels
5. [Jeff Daniels on Twitter](https://twitter.com/Jeff_Daniels
