Danny Jacobs, born July 7, 1968, is an American actor, voice artist, comedian and singer.
He became widely recognized for his role as the voice of King Julien in the Madagascar series, taking over the role from Sacha Baron Cohen in 2008.
His performance as the eccentric lemur in The Penguins of Madagascar and later in All Hail King Julien earned him much critical acclaim, including a Daytime Emmy Award.
In addition to his voice work, Jacobs has also appeared in many films, television shows, and animated series.
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- Full name: Daniel Charles Jacobs Jr.
- Date of birth: July 7, 1968
- Age: 56 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Actor, Voice Artist, Comedian, Singer
- Height: 6′ 0″ (1.83 m)
- Parents: Danny Jacobs Sr. (father), no mother’s name
- Siblings: Sixth of seven children
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Not applicable
- Net worth: 5 million USD
Early life and education
Danny Jacobs is 56 years old, born on July 7, 1968 in Detroit, Michigan, the sixth child in a family of seven children.
Raised in Michigan, Jacobs attended St. Matthew and then went to Bishop Gallagher High School, which became part of Trinity Catholic High School.
After graduating from high school, he enrolled in Wayne State University’s business school, but after two years, he transferred to the University of Arizona, where he shifted his focus to musical theater.
This transition marked the beginning of his path towards an acting career, which took him to regional theater before expanding into television and film.
Personal life
Only a little information about Danny Jacobs’ personal life is publicly available. He tends to keep details about his relationships and family private.
Although some sources claim that he is currently single, there is no confirmed information about his past relationships, marriages or children. Jacobs prefers to focus on his professional work, so that his career gets more attention.
Career
Danny Jacobs’ career began in 1993 with a role in the Jeff Daniels comedy The Vast Difference, but it was his work as a voice actor that cemented his place in the entertainment industry.
His breakthrough came in 2008 when he took on the role of King Julien in The Penguins of Madagascar, a role he continued in All Hail King Julien.
Jacobs’s portrayal of King Julien, a character previously voiced by Sacha Baron Cohen, became one of his most recognized roles, and his voice work earned him two Daytime Emmy Awards.
In addition to King Julien, Jacobs also voiced many other notable characters in animated series such as Phineas and Ferb, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Justice League: Doom. He also voices video game characters and commercials for brands such as KFC, Bud Light and Bissell.
In addition to his voice work, Jacobs has also taken on roles in films such as Epic Movie and voiced several Batman animated films, including Batman: Year One and The Dark Knight Returns.
Jacobs’ career spans a variety of media, but his ability to bring animated characters to life has been the foundation of his success.
prize
- 2010: Nominated for an Annie Award for voice acting in a television series (Merry Madagascar)
- 2011: Won Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in an Animated Program (The Penguins of Madagascar)
- 2015: Won Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in an Animated Program (All Hail King Julien)
Net worth
Danny Jacobs’s estimated net worth is $5 million.
He has amassed this wealth mainly through his work as a voice actor, with his role as King Julien being a major factor in his success.
Social Media
- Instagram: Not applicable
- Twitter: Not applicable
Cinema
- Total Blast (1999)
- Epic Movie (2007)
- Madagascar: African Escape 2 (2008)
- Merry Madagascar (2009)
- Penguins of Madagascar (2014)
- Crazy Madagascar (2013)
- Justice League: Doom (2012)
- The Dark Knight Returns (2012)
- Batman: Year One (2011)
