Daniel Breaker

Stage Actor

Birthday June 2, 1980

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Manhattan, KS

Age 44 years old

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About

American comedian and actor who is best known for his role as Donkey on Shrek the Musical, the live stage show adapted from the 2001 DreamWorks animated film. His performance earned him a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Musical. In 2017, he was cast in the Broadway production of Hamilton. 

Before Fame

After attending the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Florida, he enrolled in Juilliard School where he earned his bachelor's degree in 2002.

Trivia

He played the role of Mafala Hatimbi in the musical The Book of Mormon.

Family Life

In 2008, he married Kate Whorisky and they have two sons named Rory and August.

Associated With

In 2008, he won an Obie award for his performance in Passing Strange, a play filmed by Spike Lee.