The famous American actor Jeff Daniels has gained fame thanks to his talent and desire for success. His most famous films appeared in the early nineties, but to this day he is very popular.
The childhood and youth of the actor
Jeff's hometown is Athens , Georgia. He was born on February 19, 1955. His family was far from art - his father was the head of a large warehouse of building materials from wood. Jeff's childhood and youth passed in the city of Chelsea. There he received his education: first he graduated from high school, and then entered the Central University of Michigan. Jeff Daniels dreamed of becoming a school teacher, but later changed his mind. Even at Central University of Michigan, he took an active part in theatrical productions. His fellow students and teachers noted that he played with special zeal, and immediately felt acting talent. Soon, Jeff finally decides to change his profession and enters the theater school at East Michigan University.
Carier start
In the fate of the actor, case was of great importance. Just a year after entering the theater school (1977), Jeff Daniels takes part in the special Bi-Centenniel Repertory program. During the production, the director of the university drew attention to him, and soon Jeff received an invitation to New York. From that moment, his acting career at the Circle Repertory Theater began.
After 4 years of work in various theaters, participation in various productions of Jeff gets a role in a big movie. And in 1981, the film "Ragtime" appeared on the screens (directed by Milos Forman). This film shows the life of New York at the beginning of the 20th century, collecting an integral picture from many fragments.
Jeff Daniels: filmography, the most popular works
Jeff has played in many films. In total, there are more than 50 paintings with his participation. Moreover, in his career there are all genres, from comedies to action films and melodramas. Many, of course, he remembered thanks to the reckless comedy "Dumb and Dumber", where he works in tandem with Jim Carrey. Lloyd and Harry - the main characters of the film - are distinguished by their silly and stupid. But they are obsessed with the idea of doing a good deed for the girl who left the case. They want to return the case to the owner and do not even suspect that she left it on purpose, as a ransom for her husband. Friends dangle around America in their half-wrecked cars, falling into various troubles.
In 2002, the wonderful psychological drama “The Clock” was released. The film shows three stories. Three women living at different times, each with their own destiny, but united by their book, Virginia Woolf "Mrs. Dalloway." One of them is the writer herself, the other is a woman from the 50s, a fan of the work of Virginia Woolf, and the third is our contemporary.
Among the newer films, the “Loop of Time” (2012) can be cited as an example. This is a film about the future in which time travel is possible . Hired killers send their victims to the past to eliminate them.
Among the most popular films are Cairo's Purple Rose, Pleasantville, Fear of Spiders, Insomnia, Gettysburg, Speed, 101 Dalmatians, My Favorite Martian, Bloody Work, Girl for farewell ", etc.
The personal life of the actor
Jeff Daniels met his fate in his school years. In 1979, he married Kathleen Rosemary Trido. Since then, they live together and are happily married. Jeff has a large family: two sons - Benjamin and Lucas and the charming daughter Nelly. A decent family man and a good father - such is the life of Jeff Daniels. Photos of the actor are the best way to talk about his personal well-being. An open look, a calm smile and a good-natured expression.
Hobbies of the actor
Jeff Daniels is a versatile person. He revealed himself as a musician. There are two albums in his music career: Grandfather's Hat and Jeff Daniels Live and Unplugged.
In addition to acting, he is also engaged in directing. In 2002, his film “Sex Vacuum Cleaner” was released. In the center of the image is the unlucky seller of vacuum cleaners Fred. He believes in his product, but cannot sell it. But his competitor in the company does it successfully. The director of the company gets tired of the endless struggle for customers among his employees and arranges a competition. Only the winner will be able to stay in the company. Fred almost despairs, but then he finds a wonderful way out. He advertises a housewife a vacuum cleaner that can satisfy their sexual needs.
Awards and Achievements
Jeff's career can easily be called successful. He has been nominated for various prizes and awards more than once and has repeatedly become the best. So, in 2009, he received the Tonny Award in the nomination "Best Actor" (for work in a theatrical production). Repeatedly nominated for the Golden Globe Award. Jeff's name flaunts the Walk of Fame in Michigan.
One of his most significant achievements, perhaps, was the opening of a theater in Michigan (1991). It received the name in tune with one of Jeff's films, The Purple Rose Theater. He is currently the general director of this theater and has personally written over 10 plays.
Jeff Daniels about his career
According to the actor, the biggest test of his career is working in Clint Eastwood’s films. After all, the director remembered him the way he was in the comedy "Dumb and Dumber", and later had to play in serious films or even thrillers. Jeff also notes that, working only in Hollywood and acting in box office films, he would earn much more, but in this case, the doors to the theater would be closed for him, which he absolutely did not want.