Daniel Henney is a phenomenal actor and has received praise from all over the world. However, his love life remains a mystery to many. Fans are eager to know whether he is secretly married or dating someone secretly? In this biography, we will clear it all up.
Scroll down this article about Daniel Henney to learn about his parents, wife, children and other details.
Does Daniel Henney have a wife or girlfriend?
In real life, Daniel Henney is still single. But like all celebrities, the names of several female celebrities have been linked to him, creating rumors that he is in a relationship. Back in 2011, he and actress Lee Na Young were rumored to be dating. On January 1, 2011, Sports Seoul released an article claiming that the two developed feelings for each other after filming the drama “Fugitive” and became a couple.
They were spotted outside the set of the drama, which fueled the rumors even more. However, Lee Na Young’s agency KeyEast denied the dating rumors in an official statement. The statement KeyEast released shared that the post was based on speculation and that the photo shared also included other staff members on set.
KeyEast also claimed that the photos were edited and that the journalist confirmed that they were in a relationship. The company also claimed that the actors did not see each other after the drama ended and had no feelings other than for other actors.
Daniel was also rumored to have dated Maggie Q in 2005. They reportedly broke up after Q pursued Los Angeles businessman Paul Alfonso in 2009.
Daniel’s wife and kids on screen as Matt Simmons in Criminal Mind: Beyond Borders (Photo: Daniel’s IG)
Likewise, Daniel’s ardent fans also asked him if he is dating Genesis Rodriguez. A few other names came up when discussing Daniel’s dating life.
As of November 2021, Daniel does not appear to be dating anyone. But on screen, he appears in “Criminal Mind: Beyond Borders” as FBI agent Matt Simmons, a loving husband with four children.
Fans loved him in the role and also praised his on-screen wife for their on-screen chemistry.
How many children does Daniel Henney have?
Daniel Henney has no children as of November 2021. But he is father to Juliette, a golden retriever he rescued from a dog meat farm in Hongseong, South Korea, by Humane Society International. He is a passionate dog advocate and has worked with HSI for years to raise awareness in South Korea about the benefits of dog adoption.
He also has another golden retriever named Roscoe.
Who are Daniel Henney’s parents?
Daniel Henney was born to Phillip Henney and Christine Henney. His mother is Korean-American and his father is Irish-American by ethnicity. His mother was reportedly born in Busan, South Korea, and her adoptive parents brought her to the United States when she was an infant.
Daniel’s parents were married on August 1, 1976. They celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in August 2021. Back in 2017, he celebrated his parents’ 41st wedding anniversary with a post that read: “Wishing these two goofballs an incredibly wonderful and happy 41st wedding anniversary. Happy 41st year to you both!! You surprise me every day…. so lucky to have you in my life!! #family #anniversary”
Daniel’s father turned 74 on April 28, 2021. His father served in the Armed Forces of the Navy.
The Korean-American actor grew up in a small town in Midwestern Michigan, playing cowboys and cops with his dad. He was the only Asian kid at Carson City-Crystal High School, graduating in 1980.
Speaking to MOCHI MAGAZINE, Daniel shared that his upbringing did not allow him to worry about fitting in or feeling like an outsider. He believes in connecting as a human being first. He credits actors like John Cho and Grace Kim for raising the profile of Asian actors.
Fun fact: Daniel’s parents run a joint Twitter account, which you can follow on (@philandchris). Phil’s mom celebrates her birthday on February 5th.
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How old is Daniel Henney?
Daniel Henney was born on November 28, 1979. This means he is 41 years old and will turn 42 on November 28, 2021.
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How tall is Daniel Henney?
Daniel Henney stands 6 feet 2 inches tall.
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What is Daniel Henney’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Daniel Henney has a total net worth of $5 million.
Daniel began his career as a model before moving into acting. During his college years, he worked in France, Italy, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. He debuted in Korea with a commercial for Amore’s Pacific Cosmetics “Odyssey Sunrise”, became a spokesperson for Olympus cameras with Jun Ji-Hyun, and for Daewoon Electronic’s Klasse air conditioners with Kim Tae-hee. In Korea, he also became popular with the hit TV series “My Lovely Sam Soon”.
Some of his most famous works to date include X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Big Hero 6 (2014) and The Last Stand (2013). In January 2017, Daniel’s management company released an official statement regarding a social media account impersonating him online. He was notified by fans that the impersonator had been asking for money and fans claimed that the impersonator was Daniel.
In fact, in 2019, Daniel donated 20 million won ($178,000) to the Community Chest of Korea. His donation exceeded the 100 million won required to qualify for membership in the charity’s Honor Society. His donation was then transferred to the Purme Foundation, Seungil Hope Foundation, Pearl S. Buck Foundation, and Plan Korea to help those in need.
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What role does Daniel Henney play in The Wheel Of Time?
In “The Wheel Of Time”, Daniel plays Lan Mondragoran, Moiraine’s protector.