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Danielle Kennedy was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She holds a BA in Speech and Drama from Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, and a Master's degree in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California. Danielle has authored several books, including *Balancing Acts: An Inspirational Guide for Working Mothers*. She was a pioneering woman in the workforce before it became widely accepted. Danielle is a proud and sought-after senior actor. In 2024, she was awarded BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY by The Desert Theatre League. She has guest-starred in over 60 television shows and had a recurring role on Netflix’s popular new series *A Man on the Inside* starring Ted Danson. Danielle was also a series regular during the first season of Netflix’s *Narcos*.
Her recent work includes acting alongside Kathy Bates on *Matlock*. Later this year, she will appear in Colin Farrell’s blockbuster *A Big Bold Beautiful Journey*, as well as starring in the horror film *Infirmary* and the action-comedy *Special Ops: Rent-A-Cop* with Michael Jai White. Some of Danielle’s other notable credits include *The Rookie*, *The Sex Lives of College Girls*, *Brooklyn Nine-Nine*, *Parks and Recreation*, *American Horror Story*, *Grown-ish*, *How to Get Away with Murder*, *Grey’s Anatomy*, *CSI*, and *Criminal Minds*.
She has appeared in numerous feature films such as *Ghostbusters: Afterlife*, *Day Shift* with Jamie Foxx, *Two Witches* (for which she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress), and Todd Tucker’s *Rockbottom*. Danielle’s extensive theatre experience covers regional theaters across Los Angeles, Chicago, Idaho, and Maine. She is also a Care Actor, part of an exclusive group of performers who assist Kaiser Permanente’s medical staff in enhancing patient care. Danielle and her husband, Michael Craig, have been married for 45 years and have 8 children and 5 grandchildren.
