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My Take
Daniel Henney is one of those rare talents who managed to become a genuine star on two continents before most people in Hollywood had even heard of him. Growing up in Michigan and attending Albion College, he pivoted into modeling and then acting — and it was South Korea, of all places, that first recognized his star power. His breakout on My Lovely Sam Soon in 2005 made him a phenomenon in Korean drama circles almost overnight. He then crossed back into American entertainment with roles in X-Men Origins: Wolverine and lent his voice to Big Hero 6, which I think a lot of casual fans still don't realize. What I genuinely respect about Henney is that he never seemed to be chasing celebrity for its own sake — he just kept working, kept building, and let his charisma do the talking. A quietly impressive career built across two very different entertainment industries.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel Henney
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニエル・ヘニー
- Reading
- だにえる・へにー
- Born
- November 28, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Goat
- Origin
- Carson City, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- actor / model / film actor / voice actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Albion College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Daniel Henney born?
Born November 28, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Daniel Henney from?
Daniel Henney is from Carson City, Michigan, United States.
What does Daniel Henney do?
Daniel Henney works as actor, model, film actor, voice actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.