Danny Glover
Known for
A deep voice and imposing stature, Danny Glover is one of the most beloved faces of action cinema and social commitment. Born in San Francisco, he achieved worldwide fame as Sergeant Roger Murtaugh, the weary veteran who kept saying 'I'm too old for this' alongside Mel Gibson in the 'Lethal Weapon' saga. Beyond the blockbuster, he shone in Spielberg's drama 'The Color Purple' and won the Independent Spirit for Charles Burnett's 'To Sleep with Anger'. His career ranges from the western 'Silverado' and 'Predator 2' to recent work like 'Sorry to Bother You', always with a serene dignity. A tireless activist, he has combined his artistic work with a firm political commitment.
Danny Glover
134 Movies
23 Series
A deep voice and imposing stature, Danny Glover is one of the most beloved faces of action cinema and social commitment. Born in San Francisco, he achieved worldwide fame as Sergeant Roger Murtaugh, the weary veteran who kept saying 'I'm too old for this' alongside Mel Gibson in the 'Lethal Weapon' saga. Beyond the blockbuster, he shone in Spielberg's drama 'The Color Purple' and won the Independent Spirit for Charles Burnett's 'To Sleep with Anger'. His career ranges from the western 'Silverado' and 'Predator 2' to recent work like 'Sorry to Bother You', always with a serene dignity. A tireless activist, he has combined his artistic work with a firm political commitment.
Movies
Plays Milo
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
Plays Roger Murtaugh
Lethal Weapon 2
1989
Plays President Thomas Wilson
2012
2009
Plays Lieutenant Mike Harrigan
Predator 2
1990
Plays Colonel Isaac Johnson
Shooter
2007
Plays Roger Murtaugh
Lethal Weapon
1987
Plays David Tapp
Saw
2004
Plays Jethro (voice)
The Prince of Egypt
1998
Plays Roger Murtaugh
Lethal Weapon 4
1998
Plays Roger Murtaugh
Lethal Weapon 3
1992
Plays Barbatus (voice)
Antz
1998
Plays Stinky
Dirty Grandpa
2016
Plays Miles (voice)
Barnyard
2006
Plays Henry Sherman
The Royal Tenenbaums
2001
Plays Richter Tyrone Kipler
The Rainmaker
1997
Plays Inmate
Escape from Alcatraz
1979
Plays Albert
The Color Purple
1985
Plays Marty Madison
Dreamgirls
2006
Plays Detective Constable Haagen
Extortion
2017
Plays Malachi 'Mal' Johnson
Silverado
1985
Plays McFee
Witness
1985
Plays Mr. Weathers
Monster Trucks
2016
Plays Hank Thompson
The Dead Don't Die
2019
Plays Langston
Sorry to Bother You
2018
Plays Winston (voice)
Alpha and Omega
2010
Plays Baltimore Bob
Death Race: Beyond Anarchy
2018
Plays Uncle Russell
Death at a Funeral
2010
Plays Man with Black Eye Patch
Blindness
2008
Plays Cooper
Press Play
2022
Plays Walter
Almost Christmas
2016
Plays Danny Glover
I'm Still Here
2010
Plays Moze
Places in the Heart
1984
Plays Ken Hollister
The Shaggy Dog
2006
Plays Raymond Campanella
Pure Luck
1991
Plays Ambrose
Mr. Pig
2016
Plays Mr. Fletcher
Be Kind Rewind
2008
Plays Gus Green
Gone Fishin'
1997
Plays Detective St. John
Rage
2014
Plays Benny
Proud Mary
2018
Plays George Knox
Angels in the Outfield
1994
Plays President Chen (voice)
Battle for Terra
2007
Plays Roger
Complete Unknown
2016
Plays Teddy
The Old Man & the Gun
2018
Plays Wilhelm
Manderlay
2005
Plays Darius (voice)
Yellowbird
2014
Plays Loomis
Iceman
1984
Plays Bob Goodall
Switchback
1997
Plays Cmdr. Frank 'Dooke' Camparelli
Flight of the Intruder
1991
Plays Captain Nicol
Beyond the Lights
2014
Plays Paul D
Beloved
1998
TV Shows
Plays Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Plays Self - Narrator (voice)
Cold Case Files
2017
Plays Isaac Marshall
Brothers and Sisters
2006
Plays Professor Arthur Teller
Touch
2012
Plays Charlie Pratt Sr.
ER
1994
Plays Joshua Deets
Lonesome Dove
1989
Plays Alec Haley
Alex Haley's Queen
1993
Plays Ogion
Legend of Earthsea
2004
Plays Dr. Apollo (voice)
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
1990
Plays Marlowe
Fallen Angels
1993
Plays Mel Hornsby
Psych
2006
Plays The King (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Plays John Henry
Tall Tales & Legends
1985
Plays Thomas
My Name Is Earl
2005
Plays Frank Ironside
Ironside
2013
Plays Charlie Lawson
Leverage
2008
Plays Minstrel Krampus (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Mayor
Mozart in the Jungle
2014
Plays Hank Morgan
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Uncle Norman
black-ish
2014
Plays Jeremiah
Nite Tales: The Series
2009
Plays Client
Human Target
2010
Plays Lester Traylor
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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Full Filmography
Grizzly Peak
Will
2025
Film
Double Soul
Michael Tedeschi
2023
Film
American Dreamer
Jerry
2022
Film
Press Play
Cooper
2022
Film
The Drummer
Mark Walker
2020
Film
Jumanji: The Next Level
Milo
2019
Film
The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Grandpa Allen
2019
Film
The Dead Don't Die
Hank Thompson
2019
Film
Christmas Break-In
Ray
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Danny Glover and where are they from?
Danny Glover is 80 years old, born on July 22, 1946 in San Francisco, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Danny Glover?
Danny Glover is best known for roles in 2012, Saw, Jumanji: The Next Level.
How many movies has Danny Glover been in?
Over a 57-year career (since 1969), Danny Glover has appeared in 130 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Danny Glover's first movie?
The career of Danny Glover began with San Francisco State: On Strike (1969).
What is Danny Glover's most recent movie or series?
Danny Glover's most recent release is Grizzly Peak, which premiered on September 27, 2025.
What TV shows has Danny Glover appeared in?
On television, Danny Glover has appeared in Criminal Minds, American Dad!, My Name Is Earl, Psych.
Danny Glover
1946-07-22 · San Francisco, California, USA
Danny Lebern Glover (born July 22, 1946) is an American actor, film director, and political activist. He is best known for his co-starring lead role as Sergeant Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon film series.
Glover has had a variety of film, stage, and television roles. He starred as the husband to Whoopi Goldberg's character, Celie in the celebrated literary adaptation of The Color Purple, and as Lieutenant James McFee in the film Witness. He had leading roles in other films including To Sleep with Anger, Predator 2, Angels in the Outfield, and Operation Dumbo Drop. He won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his starring role in Charles Burnett's To Sleep with Anger.
Also, he has had prominent supporting roles in Silverado, Witness, A Rage in Harlem, Dreamgirls, Shooter, Death at a Funeral, Beyond the Lights, Sorry to Bother You, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, The Dead Don't Die, Lonesome Dove and Jumanji: The Next Level. Glover earned top billing for the first time in Predator 2, the sequel to the science fiction action film Predator. During his career, he has also made several cameos, appearing, for example, in the Michael Jackson video "Liberian Girl" of 1987.
In 1994, he made his directorial debut with the Showtime channel short film Override. Also in 1994, Glover and actor Ben Guillory founded the Robey Theatre Company in Los Angeles, focusing on theatre by and about black people.