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BIO

Dan Lauria has appeared in over 70 television episodic programs and more than twenty Movie Of The Week productions. His film credits include, Stakeout, Another Stakeout, the blockbuster Independence Day and the Frank Miller production of Will Esiner’s, The Spirit, and the cult comedy: Alien Trespass. Dan’s a familiar face to the off-off, off and regional theatre scene having performed, written or directed over 50 professional stage productions. In 2010/11 Dan was seen on Broadway as the legendary coach Vince Lombardi in the long running production of Lombardi with the beautiful and talented Judith Light. Dan’s most recognized as the Dad on the acclaimed Emmy winning, ABC television show, “The Wonder Years.” Currently, Dan can be seen as Jack Sullivan on the new TBS sitcom, “Sullivan & Sons.”

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2021
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2018
Simon Grindberg


[Off-Broadway]
Madison Square Garden Production, 2013
Jean Shepherd


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Vince Lombardi


[Off-Broadway]
2006
Augustino


[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Lawrence Garfinkel [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Nick the Cripple


[Off-Broadway]
1978
Performer


Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Producer

Writing

Playwright

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Dan Lauria, A Christmas Story

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News


The American Theatre of Actors Brings You A REPERTORY OF ONE-ACT WORKS: 
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025

The American Theatre of Actors will present a repertory of one-act productions featuring two international works and two early plays by Eugene O’Neill. Performances will take place across ATA’s Sargent Theatre and Beckmann Theatre in Midtown Manhattan.
Samantha Inside Out, Sins of the Mother, and More Set For New Jersey Repertory Company's 2026 Mainstage Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

New Jersey Repertory Company has announced its 2026 Mainstage Season — a year of intimate, muscular storytelling that dives into reinvention, reckoning, genius, and the tangled threads of family history.
TRAITORS by Bruce Lawder to be Staged at American Theatre of Actors
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2025

The American Theatre of Actors will present TRAITORS, a new play by Bruce Lawder directed by John DeBenedetto. Performances will take place at the ATA September 24–27 at 8:00 p.m., September 28 at 3:00 p.m., October 1–4 at 8:00 p.m., and October 5 at 3:00 p.m.
Joanna Pickering's Play MISTY AND ROVER Debuts at Spark Festival
by Emmy Rice - Sep 14, 2025

Joanna Pickering's play Misty and Rover has been selected for The Spark Theater Festival, with a special performance on Sunday, September 21st at 5:00 PM at the Chain Theater in New York City.
Interview: Playwright and Actor Dan Lauria of JUST ANOTHER DAY
by Shari Barrett - Aug 30, 2025

As Baby Boomers reach their late seventies, tales of dementia cases fill the news, posing the question of how joy, love, and happiness can still exist when our memory starts to fade.
KING LEAR to Kick Off ATA's 50th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

ATA will kick off the 50th Season with the revival of their acclaimed production of Shakespeare's KING LEAR. Performances will run in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Photos: Dan Lauria And Patty McCormack Star In JUST ANOTHER DAY At The Odyssey Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025

Just Another Day, a joyous and deeply moving love story about the complexities of aging, makes its Los Angeles premiere this weekend at the Odyssey Theatre. See production photos from the show below.
Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack to Star in JUST ANOTHER DAY at Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present the Los Angeles premiere of Just Another Day, a joyous and moving love story about the complex nature of aging. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Tony-Winner David Adjmi and More Join The Drama Book Shop Summer Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

The Drama Book Shop has announced an exciting summer series of talkbacks, book signings, and live podcast recordings featuring a diverse lineup of celebrated playwrights.
REEL TO REEL Comes to Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

Rogue Machine has added a co-production with HorseChart Theatre alongside their 2025 Season. Directed by Matthew McCray, the production will feature Samantha Klein, Brett Aune, Alley Mills Bean, and Jim Ortlieb.  
Joanna Pickering Showcases Lara's Journey In The 59th Annual Festival Off-Avignon At Theatre De L'Ange
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2025

As part of the official program for the Off-Avignon festival, Joanna Pickering will perform her one act play Lara's Journey on July 17th at 11.30 a.m. at Theatre Avignon de l'Ange.
Oscar-Nominee Josh Fox to Moderate Talkback at LARA'S JOURNEY Benefit Reading At Center At West Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-act play, Lara's Journey, will be performed in a benefit reading, this evening, on World Refugee Day, at The Center at West Park, June 20th at 8p.m.
Tom Wright Joins the Cast Of THERE ARE MONSTERS At 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

Actor Tom Wright, a veteran of stage, television and film, will star in the psychological thriller, There Are Monsters, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest. Learn more!
Jodi Long Joins the Cast Of BECKY AND HER LUNG TRANSPLANT At 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

Los Angeles-based actor Jodi Long has joined the cast of Becky and Her Lung Transplant, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Yeva Sevriukova To Star In LARA'S JOURNEY In A Benefit Reading For The Center at West Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-woman play, Lara's Journey, completes casting and announces Ukrainian actress Yeva Sevriukova. Sevriukova, who stars in the title role, is a seasoned stage and TV actress in Kyiv, Ukraine. She came to the USA when her career was halted due to the Ukraine war.
Ian August's D.Q.M. OR DRAG QUEEN MAGIC Will Premiere at 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

Now in its seventh season, PlayFest has fast become a renowned incubator for well-known and emerging playwrights, actors, and directors to develop new works and test them before audiences.
BECKY AND HER LUNG TRANSPLANT to Premiere at 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

Denver-based husband-and-wife writing team Lucy Wright and William Missouri Downs will premiere their dramedy, Becky and Her Lung Transplant, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest.
Joanna Pickering's LARA'S JOURNEY to Have Benefit Reading at The Center for West Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

Joanna Pickering's one-act play, Lara's Journey, will be performed in a benefit staged reading on World Refugee Day. The reading will be held at the Center for West Park, June 20th at 8 p.m.
The American Theatre of Actors Premieres ANGEL IN THE HEAT
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

The American Theatre of Actors continues its summer season with Angel in the Heat, written & directed By Sean Szak Prasso, running June 16 - 29 the Beckmann Theatre of the ATA's theatre complex.
Andrea Aptecker Premieres THERE ARE MONSTERS at 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

Playwright Andrea Aptecker will premiere her psychological thriller, There Are Monsters, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest this month. Learn more about the show here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dan Lauria been in?

Dan Lauria has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Dan Lauria been in?

Dan Lauria has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Dan Lauria been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Christmas Story.

How many shows has Dan Lauria written?

Dan Lauria has written 2 shows including Game Plan (Playwright), Just Another Day (Playwright).

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