Quick Facts
Born:
1945-11-26
Birthplace:
Gurdon, Arkansas, USA
Credits:
50 Total Roles
Daniel Davis
Acting
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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.
Known For
The Prestige
Judge
Gotham
Jacob Skolimski
The Hunt for Red October
CPT Charlie Davenport (USS Enterprise)
The Blacklist
Baldur Magnusson
Star Trek: Picard
Professor James Moriarty
Elementary
Antoine LaGrange
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Professor James Moriarty
The Nanny
Niles
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Elsbeth TV | Dr. Yablonski |
| 2020 | Stars in the House TV | Self |
| 2020 | Star Trek: Picard TV | Professor James Moriarty |
| 2018 | New Amsterdam TV | Vic Wallace |
| 2017 | The Good Fight TV | Professor Harrison |
| 2014 | Gotham TV | Jacob Skolimski |
| 2013 | The Blacklist TV | Baldur Magnusson |
| 2012 | Elementary TV | Antoine LaGrange |
| 2010 | The Fran Drescher Show TV | Self |
| 2006 | The Prestige MOVIE | Judge |