Daniel J Travanti

AKA:
Dan Travanty , Daniel John Travanti , Dan Travanti
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
03/07/1940
Birthplace:
Kenosha, Wisconsin
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biography
Although he has made it quite clear in interviews that he wishes to put his past Emmy-winning role as Captain Frank Furillo on NBC's "Hill Street Blues" (1981-87) behind him, Daniel J Travanti may well be remembered for that character who was the spine of what many consider one of the most celebrated TV dramas in history. While the dark-haired Wisconsin native lacked the conventional looks of a leading man, he proved a capable performer, finding stage roles in NYC, including the 1965 New York Shakespeare Festival production of "Othello" with James Earl Jones and opposite Sada Thompson in the Continued
Credits
Warden
Duprell
Mel's Father
Jerry Leavy
Arnold Mayer
Morely Barton
Mario Moretti
Peter Mallow
milestones
Year
Milestone
1963 
Headed to New York City after six-month army stint
1964 
Had early TV work in episodes of "Route 66", "East Side/West Side" and "The Patty Duke Show"
1965 
Appeared with James Earl Jones in heralded production of "Othello"
1965 
Early film appearance in "Who Killed Teddy Bear?"
1970 
TV-movie debut in "The Love War" (ABC)
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