Dan Lauria
Actor · TV star · Since 1981
Known for
Dan Lauria is an American actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. The first screen credit dates from 1981. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. With 115 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. 'Independence Day' is where the largest audience met him. He appears in 'The Wonder Years' too.
Dan Lauria
Actor · TV star · Since 1981
48 Movies · 67 Series
Dan Lauria is an American actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. The first screen credit dates from 1981. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. With 115 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. 'Independence Day' is where the largest audience met him. He appears in 'The Wonder Years' too.
Movies
Plays Commanding Officer
Independence Day
1996
Plays Dolan
The Spirit
2008
Plays Janitor
Nine 1/2 Weeks
1986
Plays Crawford
Big Momma's House 2
2006
Plays Wally
Holidate
2020
Plays Gerry Norris
The Way Back
2020
Plays Tip O'Neill
Reagan
2024
Plays Det. Phil Coldshank
Stakeout
1987
Plays Mr. Romney
Westhampton
2026
Plays Capt. Phil Coldshank
Another Stakeout
1993
Plays Dr. Crawford
Miranda's Victim
2023
Plays Parole Officer Foster
Make Your Move
2013
Plays Mario
Cinnamon
2023
Plays Uncle Ben
Deb is Boss
2026
Plays Father Peters
Wide Awake
1998
Plays Father Gino
Jesus, Mary and Joey
2006
Plays Chief Dawson
Alien Trespass
2009
Plays Orland Franco
Excessive Force II: Force on Force
1995
Plays Detective Froman
Outside the Law
2002
Plays John
Potato Dreams of America
2021
Plays Brandon Reilly
Bad Impulse
2019
Plays Mr. Acevedo
The Opening Act
2020
Plays General Ryker
Contagion
2002
Plays Jim Zenner
MVP
2022
Plays Baker
Without a Trace
1983
Writer
Plays Halloway
Dog Watch
1997
Plays Fred
Dead Air
2009
Plays Ritchie Barrett
A Shot Through the Wall
2022
Plays Secret Service Man #2
C.O.D.
1981
Plays Clive Carter
Full Disclosure
2001
Plays Therapist
Fear Runs Silent
2000
Plays Carmine
High Times Potluck
2003
Plays Todd Marten
Terror in the Family
1996
Plays Coach Garth
Ricochet River
2001
Plays Pauley
True Friends
1998
Plays Arthur
Life of Lemon
2011
TV Shows
Director
Plays John 'Jack' Arnold
The Wonder Years
1988
Plays Jack Sullivan
Sullivan & Son
2012
Plays Al Luongo
Pitch
2016
Plays Coach Russ Petrocelli
Party of Five
1994
Plays Detective Harry Dupnik
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Plays Joe Moretti
Perception
2012
Plays Allen Blaisdell
JAG
1995
Plays Richard Vessey
Ed
2000
Plays J.J.
Hot in Cleveland
2010
Plays Alan Damon
This Is Us
2016
Plays Mo White
Shameless
2011
Plays George Tenet
The Path to 9/11
2006
Plays Paul Celano
Family Law
1999
Plays Raymond Gillot
Harry's Law
2011
Plays James Webb
From the Earth to the Moon
1998
Plays Hockey Coach
Growing Pains
1985
Plays Andrew Hampton
7th Heaven
1996
Plays Broder
Hunter
1984
Plays Deputy Chief Joseph Strudevant
Law & Order
1990
Plays Ronnie Erickson
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Coach
You Wish
1997
Plays Lou Stern
Hooperman
1987
Plays Project Manager
Misfits of Science
1985
Plays Lieutenant
Moonlighting
1985
Plays Frank
Man with a Plan
2016
Plays Mr. Brandolini
Third Watch
1999
Plays Bill Wallace (voice)
Batman Beyond
1999
Plays Nolan
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Plays Det. Jameson
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Joseph Sears
L.A. Law
1986
Latest Trailers
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Not My Dog
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dan Lauria and where are they from?
Dan Lauria is 79 years old, born on April 12, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Dan Lauria?
Dan Lauria is best known for roles in Independence Day, Holidate, Big Momma's House 2.
How many movies has Dan Lauria been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Dan Lauria has appeared in 48 movies and 67 TV shows.
What was Dan Lauria's first movie?
The career of Dan Lauria began with C.O.D. (1981).
What is Dan Lauria's most recent movie or series?
Dan Lauria's most recent release is Not My Dog, which premiered on September 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Dan Lauria appeared in?
On television, Dan Lauria has appeared in The Good Doctor, Grey's Anatomy, How I Met Your Mother, The Mentalist.
Dan Lauria
1947-04-12 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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).