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BIO

George McDaniel was born on 30 June 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He is an actor, known for The Last Starfighter (1984), Lionheart (1990) and This Is Spinal Tap (1984).

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2021
Lionel McAuley [Replacement]

[New York]
Reading, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Doctor (Understudy)

King (Understudy)

Pap Finn (Understudy)

Second Man (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1986
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1971
Performer


News


Broadway Buying Guide: January 17, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, January 17, 2023.
Barn Theatre Celebrates 2020 Wall Of Fame Inductees This Weekend

Covid's impact on live theatre and performing arts has been brutal this year. In an effort to celebrate the history and raise funds to support the future of the Barn Theatre, they will induct their 2020 Class of Wall of Fame members during their Gala Events this weekend.
Photo Flash: First Look at Rubicon Theatre Company's KING LEAR

Rubicon Theatre presents a timely and trenchant production of Shakespeare's tragedy KING LEAR as the centerpiece of the company's 20th Anniversary Season. Directed by Co-Founder James O'Neil, the production features a 20-member cast led by acclaimed actor and company member George Ball, who has starred in previous Rubicon productions of All My Sons, Man of La Mancha, and Jacques Brel… (New York, L.A., and international companies of the latter).
Rubicon Theatre Presents KING LEAR Starring George Ball

Rubicon Theatre presents a timely and trenchant production of Shakespeare's tragedy KING LEAR as the centerpiece of the company's 20th Anniversary Season. Directed by Co-Founder James O'Neil, the production features a 20-member cast led by acclaimed actor and company memberGeorge Ball, who has starred in previous Rubicon productions of All My Sons, Man of La Mancha, and Jacques Brel… (New York, L.A., and international companies of the latter).
Rubicon Theatre Company Announces George Ball Starring as KING LEAR

Rubicon Theatre today announced casting for KING LEAR, the centerpiece of the company's 20th Anniversary Season. Timely and trenchant,LEAR is the story of a narcissistic ruler who craves adulation, casts out those who doubt his decisions, and neglects those on the fringes of society. Considered by many to be Shakespeare's greatest masterpiece, KING LEAR is a haunting and epic saga of love, greed, family strife, and civil war.
Foothill Music Theatre to Stage SHREK THE MUSICAL This Summer

Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre presents Shrek The Musical, a family-friendly production that boasts a new score by recent Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home) and a wildly comic book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire.
Foothill Music Theatre to Stage SHREK THE MUSICAL This Summer

Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre presents Shrek The Musical, a family-friendly production that boasts a new score by recent Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home) and a wildly comic book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire.
Matt Scott Steps in for Josh Franklin in Goodspeed's A WONDERFUL LIFE

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Broadway's Matt Scott, who was last seen by Goodspeed audiences in the 2013 production of SNAPSHOTS at The Norma Terris Theatre, will assume the role of 'Sam Wainwright' for the remainder of the run of A WONDERFUL LIFE at Goodspeed Opera House through December 6th.
Goodspeed Announces Week-Long Extension for A WONDERFUL LIFE

Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo and Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick's uplifting musical A WONDERFUL LIFE reminds us how one person's life can touch that of so many others. Based on the beloved 1946 holiday movie classic, this charming musical is sure to inspire and entertain. Just announced, A WONDERFUL LIFE will now play eight additional performances through Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn.
Photo Flash: First Look at Duke Lafoon, Ed Dixon, Josh Franklin, Kirsten Scott and More in Goodspeed's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo and Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick's uplifting musical A WONDERFUL LIFE reminds us how one person's life can touch that of so many others. Based on the beloved 1946 holiday movie classic, this charming musical is sure to inspire and entertain. A WONDERFUL LIFE is currently running through November 29 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
A WONDERFUL LIFE, with Duke Lafoon, Brings Holiday Classic to Goodspeed Tonight

Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo and Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick's uplifting musical A WONDERFUL LIFE reminds us how one person's life can touch that of so many others. Based on the beloved 1946 holiday movie classic, this charming musical is sure to inspire and entertain. A WONDERFUL LIFE is currently running through November 29 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. The official press opening is tonight, October 14, 2015.
Photo Flash: First Read-Through of Goodspeed's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - Duke Lafoon, Ed Dixon, Josh Franklin, Kirsten Scott and More!

Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo and Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick's uplifting musical A WONDERFUL LIFE reminds us how one person's life can touch that of so many others. Based on the beloved 1946 holiday movie classic, this charming musical is sure to inspire and entertain. A WONDERFUL LIFE is currentlyi running through November 29 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. Official Press Opening will be October 14, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the first read through below!
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Watch Goodspeed's A WONDERFUL LIFE in Rehearsal!

Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo and Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick's uplifting musical A WONDERFUL LIFE reminds us how one person's life can touch that of so many others. Based on the beloved 1946 holiday movie classic, this charming musical is sure to inspire and entertain. A WONDERFUL LIFE will run tonight, September 18, through November 29 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. Official Press Opening will be October 14, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!
Duke Lafoon Stars as 'George Bailey' in Goodspeed's A WONDERFUL LIFE, Beginning Tonight

Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo and Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick's uplifting musical A WONDERFUL LIFE reminds us how one person's life can touch that of so many others. Based on the beloved 1946 holiday movie classic, this charming musical is sure to inspire and entertain. A WONDERFUL LIFE will run tonight, September 18, through November 29 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. Official Press Opening will be October 14, 2015.
Duke Lafoon to Star as 'George Bailey' in Goodspeed's A WONDERFUL LIFE; Cast Announced!

Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo and Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick's uplifting musical A Wonderful Life reminds us how one person's life can touch that of so many others. Based on the beloved 1946 holiday movie classic, this charming musical is sure to inspire and entertain. A Wonderful Life will run September 18 through November 29 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Adam Kaplan, Libby Servais and More in Flat Rock Playhouse's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING

The Flat Rock Playhouse 2015 season will continue with the Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which will run from tonight, June 17th through July 12th on the Clyde & Nina AllenMainstage in the village of Flat Rock. Check out a sneek peek below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Adam Kaplan and More in Flat Rock Playhouse's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING

The Flat Rock Playhouse 2015 season will continue with the Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which will run from tonight, June 17th through July 12th on the Clyde & Nina Allen Mainstage in the village of Flat Rock.  Check out a first look below!
NEWSIES' Adam Kaplan Leads Flat Rock Playhouse's 'HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS', Beginning Tonight

The Flat Rock Playhouse 2015 season will continue with the Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which will run from tonight, June 17th, through July 12th on the Clyde & Nina Allen Mainstage in the village of Flat Rock.
Flat Rock Playhouse Presents HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, Now thru 7/12

The Flat Rock Playhouse 2015 season will continue with the Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which will run from tonight, June 17th through July 12th on the Clyde & Nina Allen Mainstage in the village of Flat Rock.
Flat Rock Playhouse to Present HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, 6/17-7/12

The Flat Rock Playhouse 2015 season will continue with the Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which will run from June 17th through July 12th on the Clyde & Nina Allen Mainstage in the village of Flat Rock.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has George McDaniel been in?

George McDaniel has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has George McDaniel been in?

George McDaniel has not appeared in the West End.

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