Daniel Gerroll (born 16 October 1951) is an English theatre, television and film actor.
Daniel Gerroll | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 October 1951 London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
Life and career
editGerroll was born in London, the son of Kathleen Cordelia (née Norman), a fashion model, and Harry Gerroll, a clothing designer.[1] Gerroll has appeared on television in both the United Kingdom and the United States, although his greater contribution has been to the stage in both countries. In New York City, he has won the Theatre World Award for The Slab Boys and Knuckle, the Outer Critics Circle Award for Translations and the Village Voice's Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance. His Broadway credits include Plenty, The Homecoming, Enchanted April, High Society, and Misery.[2][3][4]
Gerroll's television credits include Miami Vice, Burn Notice, Cheers, Knots Landing, Seinfeld, Blue Bloods, Sex and the City, Law & Order and The Starter Wife.[5]
On film Gerroll has appeared in Chariots of Fire,[6][7] Sir Henry at Rawlinson End, 84 Charing Cross Road, Drop Dead Fred and Big Business. He played Bronson Alcott in scenes from the writer's life in the documentary profile "Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women'" that aired on the PBS series America Masters.[8]
A relationship with the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis began with his playing Henry Higgins in Pygmalion in 2004. It continued with his creating the role of Scrooge in the Guthrie's updating of the annual tradition and most recently[when?] playing Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing.
Personal life
editUpon the death of his mother on 23 April 2006, Gerroll discovered he was the biological son of German building tycoon Heinrich Mendelssohn. He has been married to actress Patricia Kalember since 1986 and they have three children together, Becca (b. 1985), Ben (b. 1989) and Toby (b. 1996).[9][10]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Sir Henry at Rawlinson End | Ralph Rawlinson | |
| 1981 | Chariots of Fire | Henry Stallard | |
| 1987 | 84 Charing Cross Road | Brian | |
| 1987 | Happy New Year | Curator | |
| 1988 | Big Business | Chuck | |
| 1991 | Drop Dead Fred | Nigel Cronin | |
| 1993 | A Far Off Place | John Winslow | |
| 2006 | The Namesake | Gerald | |
| 2010 | Heterosexuals | Ryan | |
| 2014 | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | OsCorp Department Head | |
| 2014 | Freedom | Herbert Barton | |
| 2014 | Mania Days | Eric Wellman | |
| 2014 | Free the Nipple | Boss | |
| 2015 | Angelica | Dr. Pinfield-Smith | |
| 2015 | Touched with Fire | Dr. Lyon | |
| 2015 | Those People | Dick Adler | |
| 2016 | Custody | Campbell Fisher |
Television
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Bless Me, Father | Johnny Downes | 1 episode (The Heart of a Curate) - Season 2, Episode 4 |
| 1982 | The Woman in White | Walter Hartrigh | 4 episodes |
| 1994 | Seinfeld | Simon | 1 episode |
| 2010 | The Good Wife | Dr. Theo Lawton | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Burn Notice | Ray Curston | 1 episode |
References
edit- ^ "Daniel Gerroll Biography (1951-)".
- ^ Otten, Ted (23 November 2012). "Bucks County Playhouse presents stage version of Stephen King's 'Misery'". NJ.com. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ "Daniel Gerroll Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ Collins, Glenn (29 June 1989). "The Onstage Life of Daniel Gerroll". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ "Actor Daniel Gerroll on performing with Prince Charles and his upcoming role at Seattle's ACT Theatre". The Seattle Times. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ "Stage preview: Actor Daniel Gerroll has been on the go since 'Chariots of Fire' in '81". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ "Back on stage, a flair for truth". Los Angeles Times. 27 April 2004. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ "Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women'". American Masters. PBS. December 2009. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ "Our beautiful daughter on her beautiful birthday. We love you so much Becca". instagram.com.
- ^ "I love this picture. Our daughter and son in law with the three girls…Merry Christmas ya'll. May your holiday be peaceful and bright". instagram.com.
External links
edit- Daniel Gerroll at IMDb
- Daniel Gerroll at the Internet Broadway Database
- Daniel Gerroll at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
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