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Acting
Daniel Davis
Daniel Davis is best known for Gotham, The Blacklist, Star Trek: Picard and Elementary. Daniel Davis was born on November 26, 1945. Daniel Davis is 80 years old (born November 26, 1945).
- Born
- November 26, 1945 (80 years old)
- Place of birth
- Gurdon, Arkansas, USA
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2024ElsbethDr. Yablonski
- 2020Star Trek: PicardProfessor James Moriarty
- 2020Stars in the HouseSelf
- 2018New AmsterdamVic Wallace
- 2017The Good FightProfessor Harrison
- 2014GothamJacob Skolimski
- 2013The BlacklistBaldur Magnusson
- 2012ElementaryAntoine LaGrange
- 2010The Fran Drescher Show
- 2006Ugly BettyDr. Morgan Remus
- 1997The PracticeBarton Wolfe
- 1996Remember WENNDesmond Quist
- 1994DuckmanRodney (voice)
- 1994Chicago HopeGambler #2
- 1993The NannyNiles
- 1993FrasierDr. Shafer
- 1991RugratsConan McNulty / Wrestler (voice)
- 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationProfessor James Moriarty
- 1987Frank's PlaceArnold David Tuney
- 1986L.A. LawC. Howard Grady
- 1986MatlockJames Billings
- 1986George Washington II: The Forging of a NationPatrick Henry
- 1985MacGyverNicholas Helman
- 1985The EqualizerEddie Mason
- 1985Tall Tales & LegendsCongressman
- 1984Murder, She WroteNeal Dishman
- 1984Highway to Heaven
- 1983The A-TeamPhillips
- 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. King
- 1982CheersMr. Reinhardt
- 1982Remington SteelePierre Fumar
- 1982Cagney & Lacey
- 1981Dynasty
- 1980TexasEliot Carrington
- 1971ColumboAlex Varrick
- 1971Great PerformancesMoulineaux
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Daniel Davis been in?
Daniel Davis is best known for Gotham, The Blacklist, Star Trek: Picard and Elementary.
When was Daniel Davis born?
Daniel Davis was born on November 26, 1945. (Gurdon, Arkansas, USA)
How old is Daniel Davis?
Daniel Davis is 80 years old (born November 26, 1945).
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·