- Born
- Birth nameDaniel Joseph Lauria
- Height5′ 11½″ (1.82 m)
- Dan Lauria was born on April 12, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is an actor and director, known for The Spirit (2008), The Wonder Years (1988) and Stakeout (1987). He was previously married to Eileen Cregg.
- SpouseEileen Cregg(December 26, 1991 - 2001) (divorced)
- Characters are often gruff and intimidating but well respected authority figures
- Straight forward authorty
- Served in the US Marines, including a tour in Vietnam.
- He loves to watch James Cagney movies and frequently had "double picture night", which featured Cagney films, at his house, inviting the cast of The Wonder Years (1988).
- Was a Captain in the USMC for three years between 1970-1973.
- Formerly a substitute teacher and a football and wrestling coach in between theatre jobs during the early days.
- Has no children, despite being best known for his role as the father on The Wonder Years (1988).
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