Daniel Davis

Biography

Daniel Davis (born November 26, 1945) is an American stage, screen, and television actor best known for portraying Niles the butler on the popular sitcom The Nanny, and for his two guest appearances as Professor Moriarty on Star Trek: The Next Generation, affecting an upper class English accent for both roles. He also voices the intelligent Cro Magnon, Longhair from the Longhair and Doubledome cartoon shorts from Cartoon Network's Big Pick.

Career Overview

Daniel Davis has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Jack Ryan with 1 titles. Signature works include The Nanny, The Prestige, Longhair and Doubledome: Good Wheel Hunting. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

41

Birth Date

1945-11-26 00:00:00

Birth Place

Gurdon, Arkansas, USA

Known For

• 

  The Nanny
• 

  The Prestige
• 

  Longhair and Doubledome: Good Wheel Hunting
• 

  K-9
• 

  The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember
• 

  The Nanny: Oy to the World

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Jack Ryan (1 titles)
• The Jack Ryan Collection (1 titles)
• K-9 Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Fran Drescher (3 collaborations)
• Charles Shaughnessy (3 collaborations)
• Lauren Lane (3 collaborations)
• Nicholle Tom (3 collaborations)
• Benjamin Salisbury (3 collaborations)
• Madeline Zima (3 collaborations)
• Renée Taylor (2 collaborations)
• Hugh Jackman (1 collaborations)
• Christian Bale (1 collaborations)
• Michael Caine (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (41 credits)

  • Elsbeth

    - Poetic Justice (2025) ... Dr. Yablonski actor actors

    - Subscription to Murder (2024) ... Dr. Yablonski actor actors

    - An Ear for an Ear (2024) ... Dr. Yablonski actor actors
    2024
  • Star Trek: Picard

    - The Bounty (2023) ... Professor James Moriarty actor actors
    2020
  • New Amsterdam

    - Castles Made of Sand (2022) ... Vic Wallace actor actors
    2018
  • The Good Fight

    - The One About the End of the World (2019) ... Professor Harrison actor actors
    2017
  • Gotham

    - Under the Knife (2015) ... Jacob Skolimski actor actors
    2014
  • The Blacklist

    - The Debt Collector (2017) ... Baldur Magnusson actor actors

    - Natalie Luca (2017) ... Baldur Magnusson actor actors
    2013
  • Elementary

    - The Price of Admission (2019) ... Antoine LaGrange actor actors
    2012
  • The Prestige

    Judge

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Ugly Betty

    - Burning Questions (2008) ... Dr. Morgan Remus actor actors
    2006
  • The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Longhair and Doubledome: Good Wheel Hunting

    Longhair (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The Practice

    - Appeal and Denial (2000) ... Judge Barton Wolfe actor actors

    - Germ Warfare (2000) ... Judge Barton Wolfe actor actors

    - Summary Judgments (2000) ... Judge Barton Wolfe actor actors
    1997
  • The Nanny: Oy to the World

    Niles (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Duckman

    - Duckman and Cornfed in 'Haunted Society Plumbers' (1997) ... Rodney (voice) actor actors
    1994
  • Chicago Hope

    - Guns 'n' Roses (1997) ... Gambler #2 actor actors

    - Leggo My Ego (1997) ... Gambler #2 actor actors
    1994
  • The Nanny

    Niles

    actor

    actors

    - The Finale, Part 2 (1999) ... Niles actor actors

    - The Finale, Part 1 (1999) ... Niles actor actors

    - The Baby Shower (1999) ... Niles actor actors

    - Maggie's Wedding (1999) ... Niles actor actors

    - Yetta's Letters (1999) ... Niles actor actors
    1993
  • Frasier

    - Rooms With a View (2) (2002) ... Dr. Shafer actor actors
    1993
  • Intimate Portrait

    - Fran Drescher (1999) ... Niles (archive footage) actor actors
    1993
  • Palomino

    Doctor

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Perfect Tribute

    Gov. Curtin

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Havana

    Marion Chigwell

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Hunt for Red October

    CPT Charlie Davenport (USS Enterprise)

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • K-9

    Halstead

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Spirit

    Teasdale

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation

    - Ship in a Bottle (1993) ... Professor James Moriarty actor actors

    - Elementary, Dear Data (1988) ... Professor James Moriarty actor actors
    1987
  • Davy Crockett

    Congressman

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • L.A. Law

    - Love in Bloom (1992) ... C. Howard Grady actor actors
    1986
  • Matlock

    - The Professor (1986) ... James Billings actor actors
    1986
  • Chain Letters

    Steve

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Eagle and The Bear

    Underhill

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • MacGyver

    - Halloween Knights (1989) ... Nicholas Helman actor actors
    1985
  • The Equalizer

    - Video Games (1988) ... Eddie Mason actor actors
    1985
  • Murder, She Wrote

    - Badge of Honor (1992) ... Neal Dishman actor actors
    1984
  • Highway to Heaven

    - Catch a Falling Star (1984) ... actor actors
    1984
  • The A-Team

    - The Doctor Is Out (1985) ... Phillips actor actors
    1983
  • Cheers

    - The Peterson Principle (1986) ... Mr. Reinhardt actor actors
    1982
  • Remington Steele

    - Gourmet Steele (1985) ... Pierre Fumar actor actors
    1982
  • Dynasty

    - The Scandal (1988) ... actor actors

    - The Rifle (1988) ... actor actors

    - The Spoiler (1987) ... actor actors

    - The New Moguls (1987) ... actor actors
    1981
  • In Fashion

    Moulineaux

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Columbo

    - No Time to Die (1992) ... Alex Varrick actor actors
    1971
  • Great Performances

    - Episode 6 (1974) ... Moulineaux actor actors
    1971