Danny Glover

**Danny Glover** is an esteemed American actor, producer, and political activist. His prolific career spans over five decades, beginning in 1964 with continuous work until present day. Born on July 22, 1946, in San Francisco, California, Glover has received accolades over his career, such as the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the NAACP's President's Award, and nominations for five Emmy Awards and four Grammy Awards. He made his film acting debut in *Escape from Alcatraz* in 1979 and later gained recognition for his role as Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon film series. Glover's film contributions also include *Places in the Heart*, *The Color Purple*, *Witness*, *To Sleep with Anger*, *Bopha!*, *Dreamgirls*, *Beyond the Lights*, *Sorry to Bother You*, and *The Last Black Man in San Francisco*, among others. As for television, Glover is known for roles in the HBO television film *Mandela*, the CBS western miniseries *Lonesome Dove*, the Showtime neo-noir series *Fallen Angels*, and the TNT biographical film *Freedom Song*. His political activism extends to roles in the TransAfrica Forum and the Center for Economic and Policy Research. His early life and education are steeped in activism and public service, which are evidently mirrored in his later life and career.