John Francis Daley

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Biography

An energetic, curly-haired young actor with large, soulful brown eyes, an infectious laugh and a mischievous smile, John Francis Daley got his start at age nine in a touring company of "The Who's Tommy", playing the younger incarnation of the title character. The musical cast him alongside his father, also an actor, and took him to locales throughout the USA and Germany. Four years later Daley returned to show business and he lent his voice to …
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Writer

Born

July 20, 1985

Career Milestones

2007

Joined the cast of "Bones" (Fox) as Dr. Lance Sweets, an FBI-appointed therapist

2005

Cast as Jim, the rookie pastry chef on Fox's "Kitchen Confidential"

2003

Had a small role, opposite Gwyneth Paltrow in the comedy "View from the Top"

2001

Directed a short film titled "What Babies Do"

2000

Had a recurring role on Fox's "Boston Public" as Anthony Ward

1999

Starred as high school freshman Sam Weir in the acclaimed but short-lived NBC comedy-drama series "Freaks and Geeks"

Acted in the festival-screened independent short "Allerd Fishbein's in Love"

1998

Contributed vocals to Tony Bennett's children's album "The Playground"

1994

Was cast in the title role of "The Who's Tommy" in a live theater traveling company, performing alongside his father in the USA and Germany (date approximate)