Ben Daniels Biography

Fast Facts

• Won a Laurence Olivier Award for his role in the London production of "All My Sons" in 2001
• Was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for his Broadway debut role in "Les Liaisons Dangereuses․"
• Trained in acting at the London Academy of Musical & Dramatic Arts
• Made his acting debut in the film "Wish You Were Here" in 1987
• Quote: "(On being out as an actor): "I would never advise anyone to stay in the closet to further their careers․․․It's a great shame that people can't be who they are in the 21st century, and people won't let them be who they are․""
• Appeared on Broadway in "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" and has appeared in London productions of "Iphigenia at Aulis," "All My Sons," and "Haunted Child․"
• Best known for his role as Goat in "Doom" and as James Steel in "Law & Order: UK․"