Daniel Sunjata Biography

(Actor)

Birthday: December 30, 1971 (Capricorn)

Born In: Evanston, Illinois, United States

Daniel Sunjata Condon is an American stage, film, and television actor. He is best recognized for playing the role of Franco Rivera on the FX series ‘Rescue Me’ and of Paul Briggs on the USA Network’s drama ‘Graceland’. The actor has also appeared on several other shows including 'D.C.', 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit', 'The Bronx is Burning', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Smash' and 'Notorious', to name a few. On the big screen, he has contributed to the movies ‘Bad Company’, ‘Brother to Brother’, ‘One for the Money’, ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, ‘Ghosts of Girlfriends Past’ and ‘Small Town Crime’. Sunjata, who is also a voice actor, is known for providing his voice to the character of Nick Landers/James Randall in the video game ‘TOCA Race Driver’. On stage, he has performed in numerous plays, the most popular one being ‘Take Me Out’. Talking about the actor’s awards and honors, he received a Tony Award nomination as well as a Drama Desk Award nomination for his work in ‘Take Me Out.’ Sunjata was once placed in People’s list of ‘50 Most Beautiful People’.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Daniel Sunjata Condon

Age: 52 Years, 52 Year Old Males

Family:

father: Bill Condon

mother: Catherine Condon

Actors American Men

Ancestry: Irish American, German American

Notable Alumni: University Of Louisiana, Lafayette

City: Evanston, Illinois

U.S. State: Illinois

More Facts

education: University of Louisiana, Lafayette, New York University

  • 1

    Is Daniel Sunjata still acting?

    Yes, Daniel Sunjata is still active in the entertainment industry, appearing in various TV shows and movies.
  • 2

    What is Daniel Sunjata's ethnicity?

    Daniel Sunjata is of mixed heritage, with an African American and European background.
  • 3

    Has Daniel Sunjata ever won any major acting awards?

    Daniel Sunjata has received critical acclaim for his performances but has not won any major acting awards.
  • 4

    What are some notable roles played by Daniel Sunjata?

    Some notable roles played by Daniel Sunjata include Franco Rivera in "Rescue Me" and Paul Briggs in "Graceland."
  • 5

    Is Daniel Sunjata active on social media?

    Yes, Daniel Sunjata is active on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where he engages with fans and shares updates on his projects.
Career
Sunjata first acted in the 1998 TV movie ‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will’. The same year he also did the play of the same name ‘Twelfth Night’. Two years later, he appeared on the drama ‘D.C.’. The actor then guest-starred on ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ in 2002. The same year, he voiced the character of Nick Landers/James Randall in the video game series ‘TOCA Race Driver’.
Soon after this, he was cast as Darren Lemming in the play ‘Take Me Out’. Sunjata then got featured in the movies ‘Melinda and Melinda’, ‘Noel’ and ‘Brother to Brother’ in 2004. The same year, he started playing the role of Franco Rivera in the comedy-drama series ‘Rescue Me’. The American artiste then did the flick ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. In 2007, he played Reggie Jackson on the series ‘The Bronx is Burning’. That year, he also performed in the play ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’. Two years later, Sunjata acted in the films ‘Ghosts of Girlfriends’ and ‘Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup’.
In 2010, he got featured in the TV movies ‘At Risk’ and ‘The Front’. He also began starring as Nurse Eli on the medical drama ‘Grey's Anatomy’. From 2012 to 2013, the actor played Peter Gillman in four episodes of ‘Smash’. During this time, he also appeared in the films ‘One for the Money’, ‘Gone’ and ‘The Dark Knight Rises’. Soon after this, Sunjata joined the cast of the drama series ‘Graceland’. Then he played the role of Officer Ramirez in the flick ‘Lullaby’ and of Michael Astor in the play ‘The Country House’ in 2014. Two years later, he was cast as Jake Gregorian in the drama ‘Notorious’.
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Personal Life
Daniel Sunjata was born as Daniel Sunjata Condon on December 30, 1971, in Evanston, Illinois, USA. He was raised as the adopted son of Catherine, a civil rights worker, and Bill, a police dispatcher.
He attended Mount Carmel High School and completed his undergraduate studies at University of Louisiana and Florida A&M University. The actor then received his master's degree in fine arts from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Nothing is known regarding Sunjata‘s love and dating life.
Facts About Daniel Sunjata
Daniel Sunjata's birth name is Daniel Sunjata Condon, and he chose his stage name by combining his middle name with a Maori word that means "The Art of" to reflect his appreciation for acting as an art form.

In addition to his successful acting career, Daniel Sunjata is also a talented writer. He co-wrote and starred in the play "Take Me Out," which won the Tony Award for Best Play.

Sunjata is a dedicated advocate for social justice and has been involved in various charitable causes, including supporting organizations that promote racial equality and LGBTQ rights.
Despite his tough persona on screen, Daniel Sunjata has a soft spot for animals and is known to be a passionate advocate for animal welfare.
In his free time, Sunjata enjoys practicing yoga and meditation to maintain a healthy mind and body, emphasizing the importance of self-care and mindfulness in his daily life.

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