Daniel Travanti

Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Birthday: March 7, 1940

Although he has made it quite clear in interviews that he wishes to put his past Emmy-winning role as Captain Frank Furillo on NBC's "Hill Street Blues" (1981-87) behind him, Daniel J Travanti may well be remembered for that character who was the spine of what many consider one of the most celebrated TV dramas in history. While the dark-haired Wisconsin native lacked the conventional looks of a leading man, he proved a capable performer, finding stage roles in NYC, including the 1965 New York Shakespeare Festival production of &qu…more

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Actor

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John Tagget
Hill Street Blues
Captain Frank Furillo
I Never Sang For My Father
Gene Garrison
Howard Beach: Making the Case For Murder
Charles Joe Hynes
Adam: His Song Continues
John Walsh

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Career Milestones

2002
Appeared in the Sundance-screened feature "Design"
2000
Had supporting role in the festival screened independent "Something Sweet"
2000
Returned to the stage in a production of "Old Wicked Songs" at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego
1996
Played thorn in Sidney Poitier's side in "To Sir With Love II" (CBS)
1989
Portrayed Brooklyn district attorney Charles Hynes in "Howard Beach: Making the Case for Murder" (NBC)