Dan Lauria

Biography

Daniel Joseph Lauria (born April 12, 1947) is an American actor, known for playing the role of Jack Arnold in The Wonder Years (1988–1993), Jack Sullivan on Sullivan and Son (2012–2014), and Al Luongo on Pitch (2016–2017).

Career Overview

Dan Lauria has 138 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Stakeout Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Wonder Years, Big Momma's House 2, The Great Los Angeles Earthquake. 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: 138
Birth Date: 1947-04-12 00:00:00
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

Stakeout Collection (2 titles)
Big Mommas House (1 titles)
Big Momma's House Collection (1 titles)
The Rockford Files Collection (1 titles)
Independence Day (1 titles)
Kojak Movie Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Lisa Arrindell (2 collaborations)
Fred Savage (1 collaborations)
Alley Mills (1 collaborations)
Jason Hervey (1 collaborations)
Danica McKellar (1 collaborations)
Josh Saviano (1 collaborations)
Daniel Stern (1 collaborations)
Martin Lawrence (1 collaborations)
Marisol Nichols (1 collaborations)
Kevin Durand (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (135 credits)
- American Summer
  Grandpa
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Not My Dog
  Mr. Tucker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- The Change-Up Kid
  Art Meadows
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- When Angels Fear
  Father Toomey
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Westhampton
  Mr. Romney
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Deb is Boss
  Uncle Ben
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Reagan
  Tip O'Neill
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Miranda's Victim
  Dr. Crawford
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- American Comedy
  The Pope
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- Cinnamon
  Mario
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- Ghost in the House
  Sammy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- MVP
  Jim Zenner
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- A Shot Through the Wall
  Ritchie Barrett
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Potato Dreams of America
  John
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Holidate
  Wally
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- The Opening Act
  Mr. Acevedo
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- The Way Back
  Gerry Norris
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Eagle and the Albatross
  Dr. Al Wiserman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Bad Impulse
  Brandon Reilly
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Honey and Clover: A Recipe for Disaster
  Dan
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Christmas at Grand Valley
  Frank
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Station 19
  
  - The Ghosts That Haunt Me (2020) ... Walter Morewall actor actors
  
  2018
- The Resident
  
  - Adverse Events (2019) ... Simon Ortiz actor actors
  
  2018
- Wrapped Up In Christmas
  Gabriel
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- The Good Doctor
  
  - Love's Labor (2023) ... Mr. Ermey actor actors
  
  2017
- This Is Us
  
  - The Music and the Mirror (2021) ... Alan Damon actor actors
  
  - Toby (2018) ... Mr. Damon actor actors
  
  - The Wedding (2018) ... Alan Damon actor actors
  
  2016
- MacGyver
  
  - Quarantine + N95 + Landline + Telescope + Social Distance (2021) ... Lenny actor actors
  
  2016
- I'm Not Ready for Christmas
  Santa
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Sister
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- The Five
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- Make Your Move
  Parole Officer Foster
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- The Goldbergs
  
  - The William Penn Years (2021) ... Arnie Wofsy actor actors
  
  2013
- Elementary
  
  - High Heat (2017) ... Louis Garmendia actor actors
  
  2012
- Perception
  
  - Run (2015) ... Joe Moretti actor actors
  
  - Romeo (2015) ... Joe Moretti actor actors
  
  - Warrior (2013) ... Joe Moretti actor actors
  
  - Asylum (2013) ... Joe Moretti actor actors
  
  - 86'd (2012) ... Joe Moretti actor actors
  
  2012
- Life of Lemon
  Arthur
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Here's the Kicker
  Dave Berry
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Shameless
  
  - Do Right, Vote White! (2018) ... Mo White actor actors
  
  - Weirdo Gallagher Vortex (2018) ... Mo White actor actors
  
  - Mo White For President (2018) ... Mo White actor actors
  
  2011
- Person of Interest
  
  - Proteus (2013) ... Stanley Amis actor actors
  
  2011
- Harry's Law
  
  - New Kidney on the Block (2012) ... Raymond Gillot actor actors
  
  - Head Games (2011) ... Raymond Gillot actor actors
  
  2011
- The Five
  Mr. H
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- The Waiter
  Father Parks
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Father and Son
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Hot in Cleveland
  
  - The Italian Job (2014) ... J.J. actor actors
  
  - Strange Bedfellows (2014) ... J.J. actor actors
  
  - Auction Heroes (2014) ... J.J. actor actors
  
  2010
- Dead Air
  Fred
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Donna on Demand
  Detective Lewis
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Alien Trespass
  Chief Dawson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- InSearchOf
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Royal Pains
  
  - Stranger Danger (2016) ... Mr. Sacani actor actors
  
  2009
- The Good Wife
  
  - Payback (2015) ... Ronnie Erickson actor actors
  
  - Outside the Bubble (2013) ... Ronnie Erickson actor actors
  
  2009
- NCIS: Los Angeles
  
  - The Dragon and the Fairy (2012) ... James Cleary actor actors
  
  2009
- Nurse Jackie
  
  - The Astonishing (2011) ... Carl actor actors
  
  2009
- The Spirit
  Dolan
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Dear Me
  Mr. Hunt
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- The Mentalist
  
  - Red Sauce (2009) ... Santino "Sonny" Battaglia actor actors
  
  2008
- Leverage
  
  - The Wedding Job (2009) ... Nicky Moscone actor actors
  
  2008
- Army Wives
  
  - The Hero Returns (2008) ... Master Sgt. James Vayro actor actors
  
  2007
- Big Momma's House 2
  Crawford
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Jesus, Mary and Joey
  Father Gino
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Psych
  
  - Poker? I Barely Know Her (2007) ... Bill Peterson actor actors
  
  2006
- Grey's Anatomy
  
  - Don't Dream It's Over (2015) ... Martin Davis actor actors
  
  2005
- Criminal Minds
  
  - Amplification (2009) ... General Lee Whitworth, MD actor actors
  
  2005
- How I Met Your Mother
  
  - Not a Father's Day (2008) ... Nolan actor actors
  
  2005
- Ghost Whisperer
  
  - Voices (2005) ... Ellis Conway actor actors
  
  2005
- Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels
  Fred Silverman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- High Times Potluck
  Carmine
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Dead Canaries
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Outside the Law
  Detective Froman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- The Empath
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Contagion
  General Ryker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Ricochet River
  Coach Garth
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Full Disclosure
  Clive Carter
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Hangman
  Captain Gil Roemer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent
  
  - Inhumane Society (2010) ... Sal Biaggi actor actors
  
  2001
- Smallville
  
  - Hothead (2001) ... Coach Walt Arnold actor actors
  
  2001
- Fear Runs Silent
  Therapist
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Common Ground
  Coach Davis
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
  
  - Spellbound (2006) ... Det. Jameson actor actors
  
  2000
- Justice
  Judge Falcone
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Stranger in My House
  Dennis
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
  
  - Personal Fouls (2011) ... Ray Masters actor actors
  
  - Damaged (2003) ... Peter Kurtz actor actors
  
  1999
- Providence
  
  - Love Is in the Air (2000) ... John Currier actor actors
  
  1999
- Third Watch
  
  - Run of the Mill (2000) ... Mr. Brandolini actor actors
  
  1999
- Batman Beyond
  
  - Earth Mover (1999) ... Bill Wallace (voice) actor actors
  
  1999
- Mr. Murder
  Gen. Aames
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Wide Awake
  Father Peters
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- True Friends
  Pauley
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- From the Earth to the Moon
  
  - Apollo 1 (1998) ... James Webb actor actors
  
  - Can We Do This? (1998) ... James Webb actor actors
  
  1998
- Merry Christmas, George Bailey
  Bert
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda
  Commander Gage
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- Dog Watch
  Halloway
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- Prison of Secrets
  Sergeant Ed Crang
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- The Bachelor's Baby
  Monte Craig
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Independence Day
  Commanding Officer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Terror in the Family
  Todd Marten
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- No One Could Protect Her
  Det. Greg Corning
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice
  Philip Lamonaco
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- JAG
  
  - Back in the Saddle (2003) ... Allen Blaisdell actor actors
  
  - Touchdown (2003) ... Allen Blaisdell actor actors
  
  - The One That Got Away (2003) ... Allen Blaisdell actor actors
  
  - Secret Agent Man (2003) ... Allen Blaisdell actor actors
  
  - Survivors (1996) ... Matt "Gooch" Anderson actor actors
  
  1995
- Rise & Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story
  Coach
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- ER
  
  - Match Made in Heaven (2000) ... Rick Simpson actor actors
  
  1994
- Touched by an Angel
  
  - Redeeming Love (1998) ... Bill Evans actor actors
  
  1994
- Party of Five
  
  - You Win Some, You Lose Some (1997) ... Coach Russ Petrocelli actor actors
  
  - Hitting Bottom (1997) ... Coach Russ Petrocelli actor actors
  
  - Significant Others (1997) ... Coach Russ Petrocelli actor actors
  
  - Christmas (1996) ... Coach Russ Petrocelli actor actors
  
  - Desperate Measures (1996) ... Coach Russ Petrocelli actor actors
  
  1994
- Chicago Hope
  
  - Hearts and Minds (1996) ... Henry Alden actor actors
  
  - Transplanted Affection (1996) ... Henry Alden actor actors
  
  1994
- Another Stakeout
  Capt. Phil Coldshank
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco
  Bob Blanchard
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Diagnosis: Murder
  
  - Murder by Remote (2000) ... Donald Purdy actor actors
  
  1993
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
  
  - Safe Passage (1997) ... Major Samuel Morrison actor actors
  
  1993
- Walker, Texas Ranger
  
  - A Father's Image (1997) ... Salvatore Matacio actor actors
  
  1993
- Boy Meets World
  
  - Wheels (1997) ... Judge Lamb actor actors
  
  1993
- NYPD Blue
  
  - Burnin' Love (1996) ... George Garabedian actor actors
  
  1993
- From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
  Det. Andy Toffenelli
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Overexposed
  Norm Demski
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace
  Paulie Romano
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
  Kadazian
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
  Steve Winslow
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- Law & Order
  
  - Sunday in the Park with Jorge (2001) ... Deputy Chief Joseph Strudevant actor actors
  
  - Burn Baby Burn (2000) ... Deputy Chief Joseph Strudevant actor actors
  
  1990
- Making a Case for Murder
  Doug
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Taking a Stand
  District Attorney
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story
  Assistant Coach
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Police Story: Cop Killer
  Sgt. Taggert
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- The Wonder Years
  John 'Jack' Arnold
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Independence Day (1993) ... John 'Jack' Arnold actor actors
  
  - Summer (1993) ... John 'Jack' Arnold actor actors
  
  - Reunion (1993) ... John 'Jack' Arnold actor actors
  
  - The Little Women (1993) ... John 'Jack' Arnold actor actors
  
  - Poker (1993) ... John 'Jack' Arnold actor actors
  
  1988
- Angel in Green
  Sergt. Joe Kobelski
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- Stakeout
  Det. Phil Coldshank
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- Nine 1/2 Weeks
  Janitor
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- L.A. Law
  
  - Prince Kuzak in a Can (1987) ... Joseph Sears actor actors
  
  1986
- Brass
  Det. Navarro
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Kojak: The Belarus File
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Growing Pains
  
  - Born Free (1987) ... Dan actor actors
  
  - First Blood (1986) ... Hockey Coach actor actors
  
  1985
- Moonlighting
  
  - Portrait of Maddie (1985) ... Lieutenant actor actors
  
  1985
- Talk to Me
  Tow Truck Driver
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- Hunter
  
  - The Beautiful & the Dead (2) (1986) ... Broder actor actors
  
  - The Beautiful & the Dead (1) (1986) ... Broder actor actors
  
  1984
- Without a Trace
  Baker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- Muggable Mary: Street Cop
  Vince Palucci
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- C.O.D.
  Secret Service Man #2
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Hill Street Blues
  
  - Blues in the Night (1985) ... Jim McNeil actor actors
  
  1981
- Simon & Simon
  
  - Full Moon Blues (1986) ... Artie Karnovsky / Art Kaufman actor actors
  
  1981
writing (1 credits)
- Dog Watch
  
  story
  
  writing
  
  1997
production (1 credits)
- Faithful
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1996
directing (1 credits)
- The Wonder Years
  
  - Night Out (1990) ... director directing
  
  1988

Content sources

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