Gregg Daniel is an actor and stage director best known for his roles in the

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''. Daniel also has a background in theater, including winning the NAACP Theater Award as "Best Director" for his production of

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at the

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. He is also a faculty member for the

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where he teaches students about directing. He is married to actress, Veralyn Jones.

Career

Gregg Daniel is a 62-year-old African American actor born in

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. Over the course of his career, Daniel has acted in many film and television, such as his roles in 2018's '' Truth of Dare'', his role as Reverend Daniels in HBO's ''

,'' and his role as Easley Barton in

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's ''50 Cent For Life''. He has acted and directed in various genres. Being a dramatic arts Professor at USC, he has directed plays such as ''

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'', and ''Wedding Band''. He also has been featured in plays like, ''

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'', and ''Death Of A Salesman'' as a stage actor. One of his directed plays, ''

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,'' won the

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for "Best Ensemble" in 2013.

Work

Television Film Video games

Theater

Directing Acting

Awards

* 2016 NAACP Best Director award for the International City Theatre's production of ''Fences'' by August Wilson * Nominated for a 2013 NAACP Image Award for helming the Los Angeles production of Elmina's Kitchen, which also won the NAACP Award for Best Ensemble

References

External links

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