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Daniel Davis
Actor

Daniel Davis

26 Nov 1945Born
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48Credits
Gurdon, Arkansas, USABirthplace

Biography

Daniel Davis (born November 26, 1945) is an American stage, screen, and television actor best known for portraying Niles the butler on the popular sitcom The Nanny, and for his two guest appearances as Professor Moriarty on Star Trek: The Next Generation, affecting an upper class English accent for both roles. He also voices the intelligent Cro Magnon, Longhair from the Longhair and Doubledome cartoon shorts from Cartoon Network's Big Pick.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2024ElsbethSeries: Dr. Yablonski (3 episodes)
  2. 2020Star Trek: PicardSeries: Professor James Moriarty (1 episode)
  3. 2018New AmsterdamSeries: Vic Wallace (1 episode)
  4. 2017The Good FightSeries: Professor Harrison (1 episode)
  5. 2014GothamSeries: Jacob Skolimski (1 episode)
  6. 2013The BlacklistSeries: Baldur Magnusson (2 episodes)
  7. 2012ElementarySeries: Antoine LaGrange (1 episode)
  8. 2006The PrestigeFilm: Judge
  9. 2006Ugly BettySeries: Dr. Morgan Remus (1 episode)
  10. 2004The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to RememberFilm
  11. 2000Longhair and Doubledome: Good Wheel HuntingFilm: Longhair (voice)
  12. 1997The PracticeSeries: Barton Wolfe (3 episodes)
  13. 1996Remember WENNSeries: Desmond Quist (1 episode)
  14. 1995The Nanny: Oy to the WorldFilm: Niles (voice)
  15. 1994Chicago HopeSeries: Gambler #2 (2 episodes)
  16. 1994DuckmanSeries: Rodney (voice) (1 episode)
  17. 1993The NannySeries: Niles (144 episodes)
  18. 1993FrasierSeries: Dr. Shafer (1 episode)
  19. 1991PalominoFilm: Doctor
  20. 1991RugratsSeries: Conan McNulty / Wrestler (voice) (1 episode)
  21. 1991The Perfect TributeFilm: Gov. Curtin
  22. 1990HavanaFilm: Marion Chigwell
  23. 1990The Hunt for Red OctoberFilm: CPT Charlie Davenport (USS Enterprise)
  24. 1989K-9Film: Halstead
  25. 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries: Professor James Moriarty (2 episodes)
  26. 1987Frank's PlaceSeries: Arnold David Tuney (1 episode)
  27. 1987The SpiritFilm: Teasdale
  28. 1986Davy CrockettFilm: Congressman
  29. 1986George Washington II: The Forging of a NationSeries: Patrick Henry (2 episodes)
  30. 1986L.A. LawSeries: C. Howard Grady (1 episode)
  31. 1986MatlockSeries: James Billings (1 episode)
  32. 1985MacGyverSeries: Nicholas Helman (1 episode)
  33. 1985Tall Tales & LegendsSeries: Congressman (1 episode)
  34. 1985The EqualizerSeries: Eddie Mason (1 episode)
  35. 1985Chain LettersFilm: Steve
  36. 1985The Eagle and The BearFilm: Underhill
  37. 1984Murder, She WroteSeries: Neal Dishman (1 episode)
  38. 1984Highway to HeavenSeries (1 episode)
  39. 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. KingSeries (2 episodes)
  40. 1983The A-TeamSeries: Phillips (1 episode)
  41. 1982Remington SteeleSeries: Pierre Fumar (1 episode)
  42. 1982CheersSeries: Mr. Reinhardt (1 episode)
  43. 1982Cagney & LaceySeries (1 episode)
  44. 1981DynastySeries (4 episodes)
  45. 1980TexasSeries: Eliot Carrington (249 episodes)
  46. 1974In FashionFilm: Moulineaux
  47. 1971ColumboSeries: Alex Varrick (1 episode)
  48. 1971Great PerformancesSeries: Moulineaux (1 episode)

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