Danny Beeson is an American actor and educator who is best known as the father of Malaysian actress Diana Danielle.
He has appeared in films and TV series such as “The Wire,” “The West Wing” and “The Good Wife.”
He is also the Associate Director for Online Education and Educational Technology at the Catholic University of America’s Center for Teaching Excellence.
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- – Full name: Daniel James Beeson
- – Date of Birth: June 15, 1977
- – Age: 46
- – Gender: Male
- – Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA
- – Nationality: American
- – Occupation: Actor, educator
- – Height: 6 feet (1.83 meters)
- – Parents: James and Mary Beeson
- – Brothers and sisters: None
- – Spouse: Norsiah Ramli (ex-wife)
- – Children: Diana Danielle (daughter) and Halle Hayden (stepdaughter)
- – Relationship status: Single
- – Net worth: $2 million
Early life and education
Danny Beeson, who will turn 46 in 2023, was born on June 15, 1977, in Buffalo, New York, to James and Mary Beeson. He is the only child and grew up in a middle-class family. His father is a lawyer and his mother is a nurse.
He attended St. Joseph’s Academy, a Catholic high school, where he fell in love with theater. He participated in several school plays and musicals and won awards for his performance.
After graduating from high school in 1995, he joined the U.S. Navy and served for five years. He was stationed in Japan, Hawaii, and Bahrain. He was honorably discharged in 2000 and decided to continue his acting career.
He attended Buffalo State College, majoring in theater. In 2004, he received a bachelor’s degree in theater and moved to New York City to pursue acting opportunities.
In 2005, he made his acting debut in a short film titled Last Call. He has also appeared in several Off-Broadway plays and commercials. In 2006, he was cast in a recurring role in the critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire, which was a breakthrough role in his career.
He played homicide detective Ed Norris, and his performance received critical acclaim and earned him recognition in the industry.
He continued to work in television and film, appearing in TV series such as The West Wing, Law & Order, The Good Wife* and House of Cards. He also starred in films such as Jason Bourne, The Dark Knight Rises and The Post. He received several nominations and awards for his acting, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe Award.
In 2016, he decided to continue his studies and was admitted to the Catholic University of America to pursue a Master of Arts in Performing Arts, from which he graduated in 2018.
He also became the Associate Director for Online Education and Educational Technology at the Center for Teaching Excellence at the same university.
He is responsible for developing and implementing online courses and programs and providing training and support to faculty and students.
Personal life
In 1990, Danny Bisson married Norsiah Ramli, a Malaysian woman of Malay descent. The two met and fell in love while he was stationed in Japan. In 1991, they had a daughter named Diana Danielle. Diana was born in Tokyo, Japan, and holds dual citizenship of the United States and Malaysia.
She inherited her father’s acting talent and passion and became a famous Malaysian actress, starring in many Malay movies and TV series such as “Cinta”, “Nora Elena” and “Balqis”.
In 1993, when Diana was two years old, Danny and Norcia divorced. The reason for the divorce was not disclosed, but it was reported that there were irreconcilable differences between the two. Danny returned to the United States, while Norcia moved to Malaysia with Diana.
They agreed to raise their daughter together and maintain a friendly relationship. Danny visited Diana frequently and supported her financially and emotionally. He encouraged her to continue her acting career and helped her get auditions and contracts.
Danny has a stepdaughter from a previous relationship, Halley Hayden. He started dating Lisa Hayden in 1998 and became the father of her daughter Halley, who was born in 1996.
He treated Halle as his own daughter and gave her his last name. Although he and Lisa split in 2002, he remained close to Halle and continued to provide for her. He also attended her graduation and wedding.
Danny is currently single and lives in Washington, D.C. He is focused on his career, education, and family. He is proud of his daughters and their accomplishments, and often posts photos and videos of them on his social media accounts.
He is also involved in various charitable and social causes, such as veterans’ welfare, environmental protection and human rights.
Profession
Danny Beeson is an actor and educator who has worked across a variety of media including film, television, theatre and the internet. He has appeared in over 50 critically acclaimed productions. He is known for his versatility and ability to portray a variety of roles and genres.
He is also known for his professionalism and dedication to his work. He has worked with some of the most famous directors and actors in the industry, such as David Simon, Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan and Meryl Streep.
Some of his famous works include:
– *The Wire*: He played homicide detective Ed Norris in the HBO series. He appeared in 23 episodes and was praised for his realistic and nuanced portrayal of the police officer. He also won the 2009 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series.
– The Bourne Supremacy: He played CIA agent Wells, a subordinate of Deputy Director Noah Watson, in the third film in the Jason Bourne franchise.
He played a supporting role, sharing the screen with Matt Damon, David Strathairn and Joan Allen. In 2008, he was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture.
– The West Wing: He played Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Matt Santos in the seventh and final season of the NBC series. He had a recurring role for 10 episodes.
He was praised for his charming and convincing portrayal of a politician, and in 2010 he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series, Miniseries or Movie.
– *The Dark Knight Rises*: He played the role of Captain Jones, a member of the Gotham City Police Department, in the third and final film of the Dark Knight trilogy. He played a small role and starred alongside Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. He was part of the ensemble cast that won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie Cast in 2013.
– The Good Wife: He played Democratic National Committee official Frank Landau on the CBS series. His character was a recurring character, appearing in 12 episodes.
He was praised for his subtle and artful performance as the power broker and won the Primetime Emmy Award in 2016 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
– *The Washington Post*: He plays investigative reporter Ben Bagdikian in this historical drama. He has a supporting role, starring alongside Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Bob Odenkirk.
He was praised for his authentic and engaging performance as a journalist. He also won the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble in 2018.
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net worth
Danny Beeson has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His income comes from his acting and teaching career, as well as endorsements and sponsorships.
Social Media
- – Instagram: @dannybeeson
- – Twitter: @dannybeeson
Filmography
- – Magika
- – Imagine
- – Hanute
- – Evolusi KL Drift
- – God Historia
- – Ombak Lindu
- – Yoshiwa Taiko
- – Idora
- – Perempuan Lindungan Kaabah
- – Maut
- – Almayer’s Folly
- – Setem
- – Sprinkle gravy over rice
