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Daniel Jenkins

Also Credited As: Daniel H. Jenkins

Birth Place: Cardiff Wales

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Daniel Jenkins BIO

Daniel is a multi-award winning actor and director. Originally from the UK having trained at Guildford School of Acting, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and Goldsmiths University, Daniel holds a Master of Arts in Arts Pedagogy and Practice, a BA in Theatre, and a Licentiate in Teaching Acting. Daniel is well known as an actor, director, and educator having worked for all the leading theatre companies in Singapore, appeared in many television shows and feature films, and lectured and directed at Singapore’s top drama schools.

As Deputy Artistic Director at Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), one of Singapore’s leading English language producing theatre companies, his next directorial production is the Asian premiere of the supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story which opens in August 2023.

Directing credits include: 2:22 A Ghost Story, The Almighty Sometimes, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged, Lungs, (SRT Main Stage) A Monster Calls, Girls Like That, Ghost Light, 1984, The Roses of Eyam, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, The Laramie Project, The Trojan Women, Lord of the Flies, Grimm Tales, The Crucible (SRT TYC), Fly High, The Tale of the Frog Prince, The Cat in the Hat, Upstairs in the Sky, The Ugly Duckling, Gretel and Hansel (SRT TLC), Hello Adam, The Magic Jungle, Bunny Finds The Right Stuff, Fatimah and her Magic Socks, Us (Esplanade PlayTime).

Theatre Acting credits include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Bottom), Julius Caesar, Hand to God, Disgraced, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, Othello, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing, The Pillowman, Defending the Caveman, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theseus and Oberon), (SRT); Peter and the Starcatcher, The Pillowman, Chinglish, Circle Mirror Transformation, Swimming With Sharks, Dealers Choice, The Full Monty, (Pangdemonium); Animal Farm, Hotel, (Wild Rice); RED (Blank Space Theatre), Lonely Planet, Popcorn, The Physicists, (luna id); Death and the Maiden, Deep Blue Sea (Escape Theatre Company); Bouncers, Teechers, (Centre Stage)

TV/Film credits include: Crazy Rich Asians, The Last Madam, SR115, Tanglin, Rojak, Love is Love, Heartland, 2025, Avenue 13, Hong Bao and Kisses, The School Bell Rings, Code of Law, Keong Saik Street, The Kitchen Musical, Dream School, Café 13, The Garden City Butcher, Moon Face, In The Room, The Faith of Anna Waters, Afterimages, The Genius of Beauty, Robotropolis.

Daniel has been nominated 6 times for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor at the Straits Times Life Theatre Awards, as well as Best Director in the 2023 nominations. He has won the Best Supporting Actor Award twice for his roles in Quills, and Cabaret.


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Daniel Jenkins STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Underground World Premiere, 2019
Doug

[Regional (US)]
Powerhouse Season Workshop, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2017
John

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Jan Egeland

Ron Pundak

[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Original Production, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2014
Husband

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2013
Performer

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Production, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Dad [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2004
Albert Peterson

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Ross Collins

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Harlequin

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Harlequin

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Johnny Pye

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
Johnny Pye

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Tom (Five Visits)

Writing

Playwright
Playwright

Daniel Jenkins Movies

O.C. and Stiggs
[ 1985 ] O.C. Daniel H. Jenkins
What Comes Around
[ 1985 ] Young Joe Hawkins Dan Jenkins
Five Corners
[ 1987 ] Willie
Glory
[ 1989 ] A Company Officer
In Country
[ 1989 ] Dwayne
Cradle Will Rock
[ 1999 ] Maxine Elliot's - Will Geer
The Perfect You
[ 2002 ] Keith Dan Jenkins
Infested
[ 2002 ] Steven
Four Lane Highway
[ 2005 ] Paul Dan Jenkins
Joshua
[ 2007 ] Minister
Coin Heist
[ 2017 ] Mr. Drake
Colewell
[ 2019 ] Al Catarro
The Irishman
[ 2019 ] E. HowardBig EarsHunt
King of Knives
[ 2020 ] Jim

Daniel Jenkins TV Shows

Going to Extremes
Alex Loren
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Father Justin Miller, Carl Medwin

Daniel Jenkins Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Ensemble

Daniel JenkinsOslo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Daniel Jenkins, Mary Poppins

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Daniel Jenkins, Big

Daniel Jenkins Videos

Daniel Jenkins News


Meet the Cast of UNCLE VANYA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer.  Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!

Video: Watch Scott Bakula Sing 'The Whole World Changed' from THE CONNECTOR


Watch a clip of Scott Bakula singing in The Connector at MCC Theater! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Original Cast Recording of Jason Robert Brown's THE CONNECTOR Will Be Released This Spring


Concord Theatricals Recordings will release the original cast recording of MCC Theater’s world premiere production of Jason Robert Brown's The Connector.

Photos: Peter Dinklage, Ben Platt, Joel Grey & More Celebrate THE CONNECTOR Opening Night


MCC Theater's The Connector officially opened February 6. Check out photos from opening night here!

Review Roundup: Jason Robert Brown's THE CONNECTOR Opens At MCC Theater


MCC Theater presents The Connector, a new musical. From Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade) comes a timely new musical about two talented young journalists on increasingly diverging paths. Read the reviews!

World Premiere of Jason Robert Brown's THE CONNECTOR Extends for a Final Time at MCC Theater


MCC Theater's The Connector, a new musical with a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman, music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, conceived and directed by Daisy Prince, and choreographed by Karla Puno Garcia has been extended. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Get a First Look at Jason Robert Brown's THE CONNECTOR at MCC Theater


Get a first look at photos of Jason Robert Brown's The Connector at MCC Theater!

Interview: Jessica Molaskey Talks Reuniting with Jason Robert Brown and Daisy Prince for New Musical THE CONNECTOR


BroadwayWorld spoke with Jessica Molaskey, one of the stars of the new Jason Robert Brown musical, The Connector. Learn about the show here!

Scott Bakula, Hannah Cruz, Ben Levi Ross & More to Star in World Premiere of THE CONNECTOR Featuring Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown


Scott Bakula will star Off-Broadway in the world premiere musical The Connector, conceived and directed by Daisy Prince, featuring music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, and a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman.

2:22 - A GHOST STORY Comes to Singapore Repertory Theatre in August


2:22 - A Ghost Story is a spine-tingling tale that is sure to thrill Singapore audiences.

The Civilians To Honor Kurt Deutsch & Ghostlight Records at ADVENTURES IN REALITY, 2023 Spring Benefit


The Civilians will honor Grammy-winning industry executive Kurt Deutsch, Senior Vice President, Warner Music Entertainment & Theatrical Ventures, and Ghostlight Records at Adventures in Reality: The Civilians' 2023 Spring Benefit. 

Blair Brown, Mary Beth Peil, John-Andrew Morrison & More to Take Part in Gingold's IRISH POETRY SLAM 2023


Gingold Theatrical Group will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish Poetry Slam, held on Friday March 17, 2023, from 6:00-7:30pm ET.

TRU to Present Producer Boot Camp - 'Raising Money For Theater 2023: Who, How And When To Ask'


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present an upcoming Producer Boot Camp, Raising Money for Theater 2023: Who, How and When to Ask, reformatted and rethought for virtual presentation, on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 12pm-7:00pm ET.

Review: MALTBY AND SHIRE: REVUE # 3 at 54 Below Is Heaven On The Way


After groundbreaking and life-changing revues Starting Here, Starting Now and Closer Than Ever, Maltby and Shire have made a start on REVUE #3

Scott Parkinson and Robert Stanton to Star in THE GOLD ROOM by Jacob Perkins at HERE


i am a slow tide, a performance and media collective founded by director Gus Heagerty, is  presenting the world premiere of The Gold Room by Jacob Perkins, which marks the playwright’s professional debut. Starring Scott Parkinson and Robert Stanton, The Gold Room is an acerbic, mind-bending fall into the genesis of queer identity.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of RAGTIME THE MUSICAL at Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts


Ragtime the Musical, the much-anticipated finale to Bay Street Theater’s 2022 Mainstage Season, opened on Saturday, August 6, in Sag Harbor. Check out opening night photos here!

Photos: First Look at RAGTIME at Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has shared production photos of Ragtime, the Tony Award-winning grand finale of the 2022 Mainstage Season and the musical event of the summer. Ragtime begins previews this week on Tuesday, August 2, and runs through August 28. Get a first look at the production here!

RAGTIME THE MUSICAL Announced At Bay Street Theaterand Sag Harbor Center For The Arts


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the musical event of the summer: Ragtime The Musical.

Performances of GOLDEN SHIELD Cancelled Through June 5 Due to Covid


Performances of GOLDEN SHIELD tonight through Sunday June 5 are canceled due to COVID cases in the company. All tickets for those performance will be exchanged or refunded at the original point of purchase.

Tonight's Performance of GOLDEN SHIELD Canceled Due to COVID Cases in the Company


Tonight’s performance of GOLDEN SHIELD has been canceled due to COVID cases in the company. All tickets for the 5/31 performance will be exchanged or refunded at the original point of purchase.

Daniel Jenkins FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Daniel Jenkins been in?

Daniel Jenkins has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Daniel Jenkins been in?

Daniel Jenkins has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Daniel Jenkins been nominated for?

Daniel Jenkins has been nominated for several awards including Ensemble at the Obie Awards for Oslo, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Mary Poppins, and Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Big.

What awards has Daniel Jenkins won?

Daniel Jenkins has won the Ensemble award at the Obie Awards for his performance in Oslo.

How many shows has Daniel Jenkins written?

Daniel Jenkins has written 2 shows including Love Child (Playwright), Love Child (Playwright).

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