Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Screenwriter, Television actor, Actor, Comedian
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Gurdon, Arkansas, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (דָּנִיֵּאל)
Popularity
Tier B -- 29,517 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 89 years (1917-2006)
Notable
Career spanning 89 years (1917-2006) -- among the longest-active actors in A-tier
Year context
Born in 1945 -- WWII ends; atomic bombs dropped on Japan; UN founded; Franklin D. Roosevelt / Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1945 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rooster
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Filmography (11)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Daniel Davis?
Daniel Davis is 80 years old, born on .
Where was Daniel Davis born?
Daniel Davis was born in Gurdon, Arkansas, USA.
What movies or shows has Daniel Davis been in?
Daniel Davis has 11 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Prestige (2006), The Nanny (1993), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Havana (1990), High Finance Woman (1990).
What is Daniel Davis known for?
Daniel Davis is primarily known as an actor. 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…
Where can I find more information about Daniel Davis?
You can find more about Daniel Davis on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
