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James McDaniel

James McDaniel

Born in Washington D.C., actor James McDaniel studied veterinary medicine at the University of Pennsylvania before moving to New York to work in theater, film, and television. His stage credits include Balm in Gilead, A Soldier's Play, and Someone to Watch Over Me. He was also the lead character in both off-Broadway and Broadway productions of John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation. (The role was later played by Will Smith in the 1993 film version.) McDaniel made plenty of TV movies and television guest-star appearances in the '80s, and ended up meeting writer/producer Steven Bochco on shows like L.A. Law, Law & Order, Cop Rock, and Hill Street Blues. When Bochco's NYPD Blue premiered in 1993, McDaniel was cast as Lt. Arthur Fancy. As the man in charge of the 15th Precinct, he earned nominations at the Emmy Awards, Image Awards, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards. He was also the only cast member to direct an episode. In the meantime, McDaniel appeared in the feature films Malcolm X, Truth or Consequences, N.M., and several TV movies. When his character was promoted to captain and sent on assignment in another district, McDaniel left NYPD Blue in search of other projects. In 2000, the actor played Nat "King" Cole in the NBC drama Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story, directed by Robert Townsend. Two years later, McDaniel played opposite Angela Bassett in John Sayles' ensemble drama Sunshine State. He also played an army general in Steven Spielberg's overblown miniseries Taken, broadcast on the Sci Fi channel. McDaniel finally earned his first major starring role in the Showtime original movie Edge of America as a black school teacher who coaches a girls basketball team on an Indian Reservation. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide


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When was James McDaniel born?
James McDaniel date of birth: March 25, 1958

Who did James McDaniel portray in Edge of America?
James McDaniel was Kenny Williams in Edge of America

Who did James McDaniel play in NYPD Blue: Season 02?
James McDaniel was Lt. Arthur Fancy in NYPD Blue: Season 02

Who did James McDaniel play in NYPD Blue: Season 01?
James McDaniel was Lt. Arthur Fancy in NYPD Blue: Season 01

What role did James McDaniel portray in El Cortez?
James McDaniel played Arnie in El Cortez

Who did James McDaniel portray in Steel City?
James McDaniel was Randall Karns in Steel City

What role did James McDaniel portray in Sunshine State?
James McDaniel played Reggie in Sunshine State

Who did James McDaniel portray in Taken?
James McDaniel was Gen. Beers in Taken

What role did James McDaniel portray in NYPD Blue: Season 04?
James McDaniel played Lt. Arthur Fancy in NYPD Blue: Season 04

Who did James McDaniel play in NYPD Blue: Season 03?
James McDaniel was Lt. Arthur Fancy in NYPD Blue: Season 03

Who did James McDaniel play in Deliberate Intent?
James McDaniel was Lawrence Horn in Deliberate Intent

Who did James McDaniel portray in Strictly Business?
James McDaniel was Roland Halloran in Strictly Business

Who did James McDaniel portray in Rocket Gibraltar?
James McDaniel was Policeman in Rocket Gibraltar

Who did James McDaniel play in Malcolm X?
James McDaniel was Brother Earl in Malcolm X

What role did James McDaniel play in Alice?
James McDaniel played Dorothy's Xmas Party Guest in Alice


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