Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

March 7, 1940 (age 86)

Place of Birth

Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA

Also Known As

Dan Travanty

IMDb

Daniel J. Travanti

Biography

The highly regarded actor Daniel J. Travanti was born Danielo Giovanni Travanty in the southeastern part of Wisconsin on March 7, 1940, but raised for a time in Iowa before returning to his native state. The youngest son of an American Motors auto worker, he showed both athletic and academic prowess in high school on both the football and debate teams. It was during the course of his studies at the University of Wisconsin that Dan first developed a strong, abiding interest in drama, appearing in many college plays while there. He, in fact, turned down top football scholarships in order to pursue his acting dream. Following training at the Yale School of Drama, he co-starred as Nick with Colleen Dewhurst in a touring company of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" in 1965 and he was off and running.

Filmography

2015TVChicago Medas Edward Hall 2013FilmOne Small Hitchas Max Shiffman 2011TVBossas Gerald 'Babe' McGantry 2010TVThe Defendersas Carmine 2009TVNCIS: Los Angelesas Garrison 2006FilmMurder in My Houseas Stan Douglas 2005TVCriminal Mindsas Lee Mullens 2005TVPrison Breakas Richard Mills 2005TVGrey's Anatomyas Barry Patmore 2002FilmNBC 75th Anniversary Specialas Self 1996FilmTo Sir, with Love IIas Horace Weaver 1995FilmSiao Yuas Mario Moretti 1995FilmThe Wasp Womanas Dr. Zinthrop 1995TVThe Outer Limitsas Chairman Thornwell 1995FilmJust Causeas Warden 1994FilmMy Name Is Kateas Hal Bannister 1993FilmIn the Shadows, Someone's Watching 1993TVMissing Personsas Ray McAuliffe 1992FilmMegavilleas Duprell 1992FilmWeep No More, My Ladyas Ted 1992FilmThe Winter Stallionas Alan 1991FilmEyes of a Witnessas Roy Baxter 1991FilmTaggetas John Tagget 1989FilmMaking a Case for Murderas Joe Hynes 1989FilmFellow Travelleras Jerry Leavy 1989FilmMillenniumas Arnold Mayer 1988FilmI Never Sang for My Fatheras Gene Garrison 1988FilmMidnight Crossingas Morely Barton 1986FilmAdam: His Song Continuesas John Walsh 1986FilmMurrowas Edward R. Murrow 1985TVScreen Twoas Jerry Leavy 1984FilmAuroraas David Ackermann 1983FilmA Case of Libelas Boyd Bendix 1983FilmAdamas John Walsh 1982TVNewhartas Daniel J. Travanti 1982FilmNight of 100 Starsas Self 1981TVHill Street Bluesas Frank Furillo 1980FilmIt's My Turnas Interviewer (uncredited)1979TVKnots Landingas Lieutenant Steinmetz 1979TVHart to Hartas Edgar 1977TVCHiPsas Daniel J. Travanti (uncredited)1976TVBattle of the Network Stars 1976FilmSt. Ivesas Johnny Parisi 1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Host 1973TVKojakas Lt. Charles 'Chuck' Danena 1973TVBarnaby Jonesas Fred Bender 1972TVThe Bob Newhart Showas Mr. Gianelli 1971FilmThe Organizationas Sgt. Chassman 1971TVCannon 1970FilmThe Sixth Columnas Ted 1969TVMedical Centeras Dr. Pete Fredericks 1968TVThe Mod Squad 1968TVLancer 1968TVPremiere 1967TVMannix 1967TVJudd for the Defense 1967TVThe Second Hundred Yearsas Sears 1967TVCaptain Niceas Lenny 1966TVMission: Impossible 1966TVShaneas Grant 1966TVLove on a Rooftop 1965TVThe F.B.I.as Roy Donald Blake 1965TVGidget 1965TVLost in Spaceas Space Hippie 1965FilmWho Killed Teddy Bear?as Carlo 1964TVThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.as Luca 1964TVFlipperas Commander Willard 1964FilmLittle Moon of Albanas British Soldier 1963TVThe Patty Duke Show 1961TVThe Defendersas Detective Russo 1960TVRoute 66as Marty Johnson 1958FilmLittle Moon of Albanas British Soldier 1957TVPerry Masonas Barney Austin 1955TVGunsmokeas Aaron Barker 1944TVGolden Globe Awardsas Self - Nominee —FilmThe Love Waras Todd