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My Take
Dan Lauria will always be Jack Arnold to me, the gruff but loving father from The Wonder Years who anchored so many episodes with quiet authority. A Brooklyn native who worked across television, film, and the stage, he is the sort of dependable character actor I deeply value. He never needed flashy leading roles to leave a mark; his presence simply made every scene feel grounded and true. That he also writes for the stage tells me theater runs in his blood. I admire performers who build long, steady, craft-first careers, and Lauria is a textbook example.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dan Lauria
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・ラウリア
- Reading
- だん・らうりあ
- Born
- April 12, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / screenwriter / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Lindenhurst Senior High School
- University
- Southern Connecticut State University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Lauria born?
Born April 12, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Dan Lauria from?
Dan Lauria is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Dan Lauria do?
Dan Lauria works as television actor, film actor, stage actor, screenwriter, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.