Famous People Named Daniel

Can you guess these famous people named Dan, Daniel, or Danny?
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Italian-American comedic actor who is only 4'10" (147 cm) tall
Danny DeVito
Author of "The Da Vinci Code"
Dan Brown
He starred as Bond. James Bond.
Daniel Craig
Actor who starred as Harry Potter
Daniel Radcliffe
U.S. Vice President who caused a kerfuffle by misspelling potato
Dan Quayle
Director of "Slumdog Millionaire"
Danny Boyle
The first European person to settle Kentucky
Daniel Boone
Actor who was a Conehead and a Blues Brother
Dan Aykroyd
Brother of Alec, Billy, and Stephen
Daniel Baldwin
Author of "Robinson Crusoe"
Daniel Defoe
The only person to win three Oscars for Best Actor
Daniel Day-Lewis
Star of "Lethal Weapon"
Danny Glover
Miami Dolphins quarterback who once held the NFL record for passing yards
Dan Marino
Australian Formula One driver from 2011–2024
Daniel Ricciardo
In 2025, this Nicaraguan leader changed the constitution to get his wife appointed as Co-President
Daniel Ortega
Creator of the TV shows "Community" and "Rick and Morty"
Dan Harmon
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31 Comments
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Level 73
Jan 27, 2015
Tried Dan Merino but it didn't work. That's what I get for raising sheep instead of watching football.
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Level 94
Feb 18, 2015
Well, that and a salary...
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Level 87
Mar 1, 2026
And an endless supply of sweaters.
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Level 92
Mar 3, 2026
I thought he played for the Al Packers.
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Level 78
Mar 29, 2026
There's a word for that: "woolgathering."
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Level 50
May 1, 2015
Well, that was stupid. The first thing I thought of when I clicked on this quiz was Danny Tanner. But I didn't expect it to be on the quiz. Then I somehow didn't notice that it was on the quiz. o.O
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Level 79
May 23, 2015
Please accept "Dan Dan the Drywall Man"
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Level 79
May 23, 2015
don't understand the reference.
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Level 56
May 29, 2015
I would accept that for days and days!
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Level 85
May 25, 2015
BEST. QUIZ. EVAR. :D
+11
Level 66
Jun 7, 2015
There isn't "Quizmaster Dan"! :(
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Level 57
May 21, 2020
I want QMDan!
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Level 66
Jun 9, 2020
Where is Mr. Hostetler?
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Level 51
Apr 5, 2021
In Seattle
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Level 78
Dec 12, 2021
I am slightly disappointed the Quizmaster didn't make the list.
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Level 68
Mar 18, 2026
same
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Level 56
May 24, 2023
danTDM has left the chat
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Level 68
Mar 18, 2026
llol
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Level 51
Mar 1, 2026
Please add yourself and dantdm
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Level 52
Mar 1, 2026
you forgot Dan Hostetler!
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Level 65
Mar 1, 2026
im a mildly

famous person named daniel

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Level 64
Mar 1, 2026
And our favourite QM Dan?
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Level 76
Mar 5, 2026
You're telling me the guy who did 28 Days Later is the same guy who did Slumdog Millionaire?
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Level 57
Mar 29, 2026
Trainspotting too!
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Level 64
Mar 29, 2026
How could you forget about DanNoSkill. He is much more popular than anyone on the list.

He is in 72nd place on famous birthdays!!!

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Level 57
Mar 29, 2026
Oof, can't accept Boon without the 'e'? Was shocked I came up with that at all as a non-American
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Level 65
Mar 29, 2026
Could have sworn I knew more Daniels
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Level 70
Mar 30, 2026
Damn Daniel!
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Level 70
Mar 30, 2026
I gotta quibble with " *Star* of 'Lethal Weapon' ".

At best Mr Glover could be described as a co-star of Lethal Weapon, and even that's being generous.

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Level 48
Mar 31, 2026
Elfman?
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Level 75
Mar 31, 2026
That would have been a very good addition: I approve!