Danny Huston

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Danny Huston (2016)

Danny Huston (born May 14, 1962 in Rome ) is an American actor and film director .

Life

Huston is the son of director John Huston and the half-brother of actress Anjelica Huston . Both grandfather was the actor Walter Huston .

Huston made his first experiences in the film business as a director. He made his directorial debut in 1985 with the documentary Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie . Two years later he made his first feature film, In Search of Bigfoot . In 1988 he directed the movie Mr. North - Darling of the Gods , with Anthony Edwards and Robert Mitchum in the leading roles. Three more films followed by 1995, then he turned to acting that same year and took a very small role in the film Leaving Las Vegas . To this day he can mainly be seen in supporting roles. He had a leading role in Silver City (2004) by independent director John Sayles. He was shortly before also for the lead role in the series Police Report Los Angeles , in which he was to portray the character of Joe Friday known from radio and television series . However, after filming an episode, he left the project.

For his acting performance in the thriller The Eternal Gardener , Huston received the 2005 Satellite Award in the “Best Supporting Actor” category.

From 1989 to 1992, Huston was married to actress Virginia Madsen . In 2001 he married Katie Jane Evans, from this marriage comes his daughter Stella; the divorce was filed in 2006, but his wife committed suicide before the divorce could be pronounced.

Filmography (selection)

Danny Huston with his sister Anjelica Huston at the 1990 Academy Awards .

As an actor

As a director

  • 1987: In Search of Bigfoot (Bigfoot)
  • 1988: Mr. North - Darling of the Gods (Mr. North)
  • 1991: Becoming Colette
  • 1994: The Psychopath (The Maddening)
  • 1995: Die Eisprinzessin ( The Ice Princess , TV movie)

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personal data
SURNAME Huston, Danny
BRIEF DESCRIPTION US-American actor
DATE OF BIRTH May 14, 1962
PLACE OF BIRTH Rome , Italy