Danny Glover Filmography

Danny Glover

Danny Lebern Glover is an American actor, film director, and political activist. Glover is well known for his roles as Mr. Albert Johnson in The Color Purple, as Michael Harrigan in Predator 2, as corrupt cop James McFee in Witness, as Detective Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon film franchise, as Detective David Tapp in Saw as George Knox in Angels in the Outfield, and for his catch phrase "I'm too old for this shit." He has also appeared in many other movies, television shows, and theatrical productions. He is an active supporter of various humanitarian and political causes. He currently...
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Birthdate:July 22, 1946
Birthplace:San Francisco, California
Age:65
Height:6' 4"
Education:San Francisco State University, George Washington High School
Also known as:Danny Lebern Glover, Daniel Lebern Glover

Movies with appearances by Danny Glover

  • Macbett (The Caribbean Macbeth)
    Macbett (The Caribbean Macbeth)
  • Mentryville
    Mentryville
  • Mysteria
    Mysteria
  • Son of Morning
  • Learning Uncle Vincent
    Learning Uncle Vincent
TitleReleasedRatedGenre
Macbett (The Caribbean Macbeth) 2012 Drama
Mentryville 2012 Science Fiction
Mysteria 2011
Son of Morning 2011 Comedy-drama
Learning Uncle Vincent 2011 Drama
Touch 2011 Drama
Five Minarets in New York 2010 Action
Alpha and Omega 2010 PG (USA) Computer Animation
Legendary 2010 PG-13 (USA) Indie
Death at a Funeral 2010 R (USA) Comedy
Dear Alice 2010 Drama
Dragon Fire 2010 Science Fiction
Down for Life 2010 R (USA) Docudrama
I want to be a soldier 2010 Drama
Mooz-lum 2010 PG-13 (USA) Indie
2012 2009 PG-13 (USA) Science Fiction
Battle for Terra 2009 PG (USA) Science Fiction
The Harimaya Bridge 2009 Indie
Night Train 2009 R (USA) Action
Cooking with B. Smith and Friends: Desserts 2009 Instructional
Rapunzel ... and More Classic Fairytales 2009 Cartoon
Blindness 2008 R (USA) Thriller
Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare 2008 G (USA) Animation
The Garden 2008 Documentary
Unstable Fables 2008 PG (USA) Computer Animation
Be Kind Rewind 2008 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
The People Speak 2008 Documentary
Gospel Hill 2008 Mystery
Tiny Tears 2008 Documentary
Africa Unite 2008 Rockumentary
Honeydripper 2007 PG-13 (USA) Musical
Shooter 2007 R (USA) Thriller
Poor Boy's Game 2007 R (USA) Indie
Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation 2007 History
Dreamgirls 2006 PG-13 (USA) Musical
Barnyard 2006 PG (USA) Family Film
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit 2006 G (USA) Children's
The Shaggy Dog 2006 PG (USA) Comedy
Read You Like a Book 2006 Fantasy
Manderlay 2005 Indie
The Exonerated 2005 Television movie
Missing in America 2005 PG-13 (USA) Indie
Aristide and the Endless Revolution 2005 Political cinema
Legend of Earthsea 2004 Fantasy
Saw 2004 R (USA) Psychological thriller
The Cookout 2004 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Good Fences 2003 R (USA) Comedy-drama
A Century of Black Cinema 2003 Documentary
The Forts and Castles of Ghana 2003 Documentary
Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election 2002 Documentary
The Real Eve 2002
The Art of Romare Bearden 2002 Documentary
The Royal Tenenbaums 2001 R (USA) Black comedy
3 A.M. 2001 Crime Thriller
Freedom Song 2000 Political drama
Boesman and Lena 2000 Film adaptation
Our Friend, Martin 1999 Biographical film
The Prince of Egypt 1998 G (USA) Musical
Beloved 1998 R (USA) Costume drama
Antz 1998 PG (USA) Comedy
Lethal Weapon 4 1998 R (USA) Thriller
Soldier Child 1998 Documentary
The Rainmaker 1997 PG-13 (USA) Thriller
Switchback 1997 R (USA) Thriller
Gone Fishin' 1997 PG (USA) Comedy
Buffalo Soldiers 1997 G (USA) Western
The Life & Music of Robert Johnson 1997 Documentary
America's Dream 1996 PG-13 (USA) Television movie
Operation Dumbo Drop 1995 PG (USA) Comedy
Angels in the Outfield 1994 PG (USA) Comedy
Bopha! 1993 PG-13 (USA) Political drama
The Saint of Fort Washington 1993 R (USA) Indie
Lethal Weapon 3 1992 R (USA) Thriller
Grand Canyon 1991 R (USA) Drama
A Rage in Harlem 1991 R (USA) Thriller
Flight of the Intruder 1991 PG-13 (USA) War film
Pure Luck 1991 PG (USA) Comedy
Predator 2 1990 R (USA) Science Fiction
To Sleep With Anger 1990 PG (USA) Indie
Lethal Weapon 2 1989 R (USA) Thriller
Lonesome Dove 1989 Western
A Raisin in the Sun 1989 Period piece
Bat*21 1988 R (USA) War film
Lethal Weapon 1987 R (USA) Thriller
Tall Tales & Legends: John Henry 1987
Mandela 1987 Biography
The Color Purple 1985 PG-13 (USA) LGBT
Silverado 1985 PG-13 (USA) Western
Witness 1985 R (USA) Thriller
The Stand-In 1985
Places in the Heart 1984 PG (USA) Period piece
Iceman 1984 PG (USA) Science Fiction
Wonderworks: And the Children Shall Lead 1984 Family Film
Memorial Day 1983 War film
Deadly Drifter 1982 R (USA) Indie
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash 1981 Comedy
Scared Straight! 1978 Documentary
Saw
Age of the Dragons
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Honors and Awards of Danny Glover

Mandela
CableACE Award
CableAce Award for Actor in a Movie or Miniseries
To Sleep With Anger
Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead
Freedom Song
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Nomination - Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Miniseries or Television Movie
YearAward & CategoryMovie
1988 Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Miniseries or a Movie Mandela
1989 Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Supporting Actor - Miniseries or a Movie Lonesome Dove
2000 Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Supporting Actor - Miniseries or a Movie Freedom Song
2007 Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture Dreamgirls
2007 Nominated for the Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Poor Boy's Game
1991 Nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead To Sleep With Anger
1999 Nominated for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Duo - Action/Adventure Lethal Weapon 4
1998 Nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture The Rainmaker
2001 Nominated for the Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast The Royal Tenenbaums
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TV appearances by Danny Glover

TitleCharacterFirst Air DateLast Air Date
Touch Professor Arthur Teller 2012
Human Target 2010 2011
Legend of Earthsea 2004
Courage 2000
Alex Haley's Queen 1993
Rabbit Ears Productions 1985
Chiefs 1983
Lonesome Dove
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Films produced or directed by Danny Glover

TitleReleasedRoleRatedGenre
Good Fences 2003 Produced R (USA) Comedy-drama
The Time That Remains 2009 Produced Black comedy
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 2011 Produced Documentary
Highway Produced
Override 1994 Directed Short Film
Just a Dream 2002 Directed Family Drama
Believe Me 1996 Directed Family & Personal Relationships
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TV shows created or produced by Danny Glover

TitleRoleFirst Aired
Courage Produced 2000
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Places Danny Glover has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Danny Glover
MarkerLocationPopulation
A San Francisco 805,235
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Personal relationships of Danny Glover

  • Eliane Cavalleiro
    Eliane Cavalleiro
    Wed: 2009
  • Asake Bomani
    Asake Bomani
    Married 25 years
Significant OtherRelationshipDate StartedDate EndedDuration
Eliane Cavalleiro Marriage 2009
Asake Bomani Marriage 1975 2000 25 years
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Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Glover

  • Q:
    Where did Danny Glover go to school?
  • A:
    Danny Glover was a student at San Francisco State University.
  • Q:
    Which television show starred Danny Glover?
  • A:
    Danny Glover starred in the popular show "Rabbit Ears Productions."
  • Q:
    Where was Danny Glover born?
  • A:
    Danny Glover was born in San Francisco.
  • Q:
    On which TV series did Danny Glover play a part in a guest role?
  • A:
    The actor briefly joined the cast of Fallen Angels.

Awards & Accolades

  • NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
    1999, 1989
  • NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special
    2001, 1995
  • Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
    1990
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