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Born on April 12, 1947, Dan Lauria is from Brooklyn, New York, United States. Dan Lauria is credited as a television actor, film actor and stage actor. That works out to 79 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Lindenhurst Senior High School and Southern Connecticut State University.
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.
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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)
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / screenwriter / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Lindenhurst Senior High School
- University
- Southern Connecticut State University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan%20Lauria
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%80%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A6%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1159104
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Lauria born?
Dan Lauria was born on April 12, 1947 and is 79 years old.
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.
Where did Dan Lauria study?
Dan Lauria attended Southern Connecticut State University.
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