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Daniel Sunjata, born in Evanston, Illinois, is an American actor whose career spans television, film, and theater. Adopted by white parents of Irish and Italian-German descent, his name reflects the Mandinka king Sundiata Keita, symbolizing resilience. After excelling in football, he pursued acting, graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. His Broadway debut in "Take Me Out" earned him a Tony nomination, and his portrayal of Franco Rivera in "Rescue Me" cemented his status. Sunjata's versatility is showcased in films like "The Devil Wears Prada" and "The Dark Knight Rises," alongside TV roles in "Grey's Anatomy," "Graceland," and "High Potential.
The roles that explain the career.
21 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | High Potential | Adam Karadec | TV |
| 2012 | One for the Money | Ranger | Film |
| 2012 | Gone | Det. Powers | Film |
| 2012 | The Dark Knight Rises | Captain Jones | Film |
| 2012 | Generation Um... | Charles | Film |
| 2011 | 9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up | Self | Film |
| 2010 | The Front | Win Garano | Film |
| 2010 | Weakness | Alejandro | Film |
| 2010 | At Risk | Win Garano | Film |
| 2009 | Ghosts of Girlfriends Past | Brad | Film |
| 2009 | Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup | Narrator | Film |
| 2007 | The Bronx Is Burning | Reggie Jackson | TV |
| 2006 | The Devil Wears Prada | James Holt | Film |
| 2004 | Melinda and Melinda | Billy | Film |
| 2004 | Brother to Brother | Langston | Film |
| 2004 | Rescue Me | Franco Rivera | TV |
| 2004 | Noel | Marco | Film |
| 2002 | Bad Company | Officer Carew | Film |
| 2001 | Feast of All Saints | Christophe Mercier | Film |
| 2000 | D.C. | Lewis Freeman | TV |
| 1998 | Twelfth Night | Valentine | Film |
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