Daniel Jenkins

Also Credited As: Daniel H. Jenkins

Birth Place: Cardiff Wales

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Daniel Jenkins BIO

Daniel is a multi-award winning actor and director. Originally from the UK having trained at Guildford School of Acting, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and Goldsmiths University, Daniel holds a Master of Arts in Arts Pedagogy and Practice, a BA in Theatre, and a Licentiate in Teaching Acting. Daniel is well known as an actor, director, and educator having worked for all the leading theatre companies in Singapore, appeared in many television shows and feature films, and lectured and directed at Singapore’s top drama schools.

As Deputy Artistic Director at Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), one of Singapore’s leading English language producing theatre companies, his next directorial production is the Asian premiere of the supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story which opens in August 2023.

Directing credits include: 2:22 A Ghost Story, The Almighty Sometimes, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged, Lungs, (SRT Main Stage) A Monster Calls, Girls Like That, Ghost Light, 1984, The Roses of Eyam, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, The Laramie Project, The Trojan Women, Lord of the Flies, Grimm Tales, The Crucible (SRT TYC), Fly High, The Tale of the Frog Prince, The Cat in the Hat, Upstairs in the Sky, The Ugly Duckling, Gretel and Hansel (SRT TLC), Hello Adam, The Magic Jungle, Bunny Finds The Right Stuff, Fatimah and her Magic Socks, Us (Esplanade PlayTime).

Theatre Acting credits include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Bottom), Julius Caesar, Hand to God, Disgraced, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, Othello, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing, The Pillowman, Defending the Caveman, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theseus and Oberon), (SRT); Peter and the Starcatcher, The Pillowman, Chinglish, Circle Mirror Transformation, Swimming With Sharks, Dealers Choice, The Full Monty, (Pangdemonium); Animal Farm, Hotel, (Wild Rice); RED (Blank Space Theatre), Lonely Planet, Popcorn, The Physicists, (luna id); Death and the Maiden, Deep Blue Sea (Escape Theatre Company); Bouncers, Teechers, (Centre Stage)

TV/Film credits include: Crazy Rich Asians, The Last Madam, SR115, Tanglin, Rojak, Love is Love, Heartland, 2025, Avenue 13, Hong Bao and Kisses, The School Bell Rings, Code of Law, Keong Saik Street, The Kitchen Musical, Dream School, Café 13, The Garden City Butcher, Moon Face, In The Room, The Faith of Anna Waters, Afterimages, The Genius of Beauty, Robotropolis.

Daniel has been nominated 6 times for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor at the Straits Times Life Theatre Awards, as well as Best Director in the 2023 nominations. He has won the Best Supporting Actor Award twice for his roles in Quills, and Cabaret.


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Daniel Jenkins STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Underground World Premiere, 2019
Doug

[Regional (US)]
Powerhouse Season Workshop, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2017
John

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Jan Egeland

Ron Pundak

[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Original Production, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2014
Husband

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2013
Performer

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Production, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Dad [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2004
Albert Peterson

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Ross Collins

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Harlequin

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Harlequin

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Johnny Pye

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
Johnny Pye

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Tom (Five Visits)

Writing

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Playwright

Daniel Jenkins Movies

[1985]O.C. and Stiggs O.C. Daniel H. Jenkins

[1985]What Comes Around Young Joe Hawkins Dan Jenkins

[1987]Five Corners Willie

[1989]Glory A Company Officer

[1989]In Country Dwayne

[1999]Cradle Will Rock Maxine Elliot's - Will Geer

[2002]The Perfect You Keith Dan Jenkins

[2002]Infested Steven

[2005]Four Lane Highway Paul Dan Jenkins

[2007]Joshua Minister

[2017]Coin Heist Mr. Drake

[2019]Colewell Al Catarro

[2019]The Irishman E. HowardBig EarsHunt

[2020]King of Knives Jim


Daniel Jenkins TV Shows

Going to Extremes Alex Loren

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Father Justin Miller, Carl Medwin

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Scott Bakula, Hannah Cruz, Ben Levi Ross & More to Star in World Premiere of THE CONNECTOR Featuring Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown

Scott Bakula will star Off-Broadway in the world premiere musical The Connector, conceived and directed by Daisy Prince, featuring music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, and a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman.

2:22 - A GHOST STORY Comes to Singapore Repertory Theatre in August

2:22 - A Ghost Story is a spine-tingling tale that is sure to thrill Singapore audiences.

The Civilians To Honor Kurt Deutsch & Ghostlight Records at ADVENTURES IN REALITY, 2023 Spring Benefit

The Civilians will honor Grammy-winning industry executive Kurt Deutsch, Senior Vice President, Warner Music Entertainment & Theatrical Ventures, and Ghostlight Records at Adventures in Reality: The Civilians' 2023 Spring Benefit. 

Blair Brown, Mary Beth Peil, John-Andrew Morrison & More to Take Part in Gingold's IRISH POETRY SLAM 2023

Gingold Theatrical Group will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish Poetry Slam, held on Friday March 17, 2023, from 6:00-7:30pm ET.

TRU to Present Producer Boot Camp - 'Raising Money For Theater 2023: Who, How And When To Ask'

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present an upcoming Producer Boot Camp, Raising Money for Theater 2023: Who, How and When to Ask, reformatted and rethought for virtual presentation, on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 12pm-7:00pm ET.

Review: MALTBY AND SHIRE: REVUE # 3 at 54 Below Is Heaven On The Way

After groundbreaking and life-changing revues Starting Here, Starting Now and Closer Than Ever, Maltby and Shire have made a start on REVUE #3

Scott Parkinson and Robert Stanton to Star in THE GOLD ROOM by Jacob Perkins at HERE

i am a slow tide, a performance and media collective founded by director Gus Heagerty, is  presenting the world premiere of The Gold Room by Jacob Perkins, which marks the playwright’s professional debut. Starring Scott Parkinson and Robert Stanton, The Gold Room is an acerbic, mind-bending fall into the genesis of queer identity.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of RAGTIME THE MUSICAL at Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts

Ragtime the Musical, the much-anticipated finale to Bay Street Theater’s 2022 Mainstage Season, opened on Saturday, August 6, in Sag Harbor. Check out opening night photos here!

Photos: First Look at RAGTIME at Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has shared production photos of Ragtime, the Tony Award-winning grand finale of the 2022 Mainstage Season and the musical event of the summer. Ragtime begins previews this week on Tuesday, August 2, and runs through August 28. Get a first look at the production here!

RAGTIME THE MUSICAL Announced At Bay Street Theaterand Sag Harbor Center For The Arts

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the musical event of the summer: Ragtime The Musical.

Performances of GOLDEN SHIELD Cancelled Through June 5 Due to Covid

Performances of GOLDEN SHIELD tonight through Sunday June 5 are canceled due to COVID cases in the company. All tickets for those performance will be exchanged or refunded at the original point of purchase.

Tonight's Performance of GOLDEN SHIELD Canceled Due to COVID Cases in the Company

Tonight’s performance of GOLDEN SHIELD has been canceled due to COVID cases in the company. All tickets for the 5/31 performance will be exchanged or refunded at the original point of purchase.

Review Roundup: GOLDEN SHIELD Opens at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Golden Shield, written by Anchuli Felicia King (White Pearl) and directed by May Adrales (Vietgone at MTC), is now running at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

VIDEO: Watch Highlights from MTC's GOLDEN SHIELD

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Golden Shield, written by Anchuli Felicia King (White Pearl) and directed by May Adrales (Vietgone at MTC), opened just last night at New York City Center - Stage I. Golden Shield's ensemble cast features Cindy Cheung, Fang Du, Kristen Hung, Daniel Jenkins, Michael C. Liu, Max Gordon Moore, Ruibo Qian and Gillian Saker.

American Premiere of GOLDEN SHIELD Opens Tonight at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club’s American premiere of Golden Shield, written by Anchuli Felicia King (White Pearl) and directed by May Adrales (Vietgone at MTC), opens tonight at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

American Premiere of GOLDEN SHIELD Begins Previews Tonight at MTC

Manhattan Theatre Club’s American premiere of Golden Shield, written by Anchuli Felicia King (White Pearl) and directed by May Adrales (Vietgone at MTC), begins performances tonight at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street). Opening night is Tuesday, May 17.

BWW Interview: MTC's GOLDEN SHIELD Playwright Anchuli Felicia King Talks Globalization, Communication & More

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Golden Shield, written by Anchuli Felicia King (White Pearl) and directed by May Adrales (Vietgone at MTC), begins performances tonight at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

Photos: American Premiere of GOLDEN SHIELD Begins Rehearsals at MTC

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the American premiere of Golden Shield, written by Anchuli Felicia King (White Pearl) and directed by May Adrales (Vietgone at MTC).

MTC's GOLDEN SHIELD Announces Full Cast & Creative Team

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the American premiere of Golden Shield, written by Anchuli Felicia King (White Pearl) and directed by May Adrales (Vietgone at MTC). The ensemble will feature Cindy Cheung, Fang Du, Kristen Hung, Daniel Jenkins, Michael C. Liu, Max Gordon Moore, Ruibo Qian and Gillian Saker.

Reg Rogers, Laila Robins & Justin 'Squigs' Robertson Join IRISH POETRY SLAM

David Staller, Artistic Director of Gingold Theatrical Group, today announced additional guest stars for the Irish Poetry Slam: Tony Award nominee Reg Rogers, Drama Desk Award winner Laila Robins, and acclaimed illustrator and caricaturist Justin 'Squigs' Robertson will join the previously announced an all-star company.

Daniel Jenkins FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Daniel Jenkins has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

Daniel Jenkins has not appeared in the West End

Daniel Jenkins has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Ensemble at the Obie Awards for his performance in "Oslo." Additionally, he received a nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in "Mary Poppins." Jenkins was also nominated for Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in "Big."

Daniel Jenkins has won the Ensemble award at the Obie Awards for his role in the Broadway show "Oslo".

Daniel Jenkins has written 2 shows including Love Child (Playwright), Love Child (Playwright).

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