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Danny Lloyd was born on October 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Danny Lloyd is an actor and teacher. That works out to 53 years old in 2026. Credited works include The Shining.
My Take
What fascinates me about Danny Lloyd is the road not taken. He gave one of cinema's most haunting child performances as Danny Torrance in The Shining, then quietly walked away to become a college professor in Kentucky. In an industry that chews up child stars, his refusal to chase fame strikes me as quietly heroic. He left exactly one masterpiece and chose an ordinary, meaningful life over Hollywood's pull. I find that kind of self-possession rare and admirable. Most people would have clung to that early spotlight forever; he simply let it go and grew up.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Danny Lloyd
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニー・ロイド
- Reading
- だにー・ろいど
- Born
- October 13, 1972 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- actor / teacher
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Shining | — |
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny%20Lloyd
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%80%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AD%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q959299
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Danny Lloyd born?
Born October 13, 1972 (age 53).
Where is Danny Lloyd from?
Danny Lloyd is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Danny Lloyd do?
Danny Lloyd works as actor, teacher.
What is Danny Lloyd known for?
Notable works include The Shining.
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