Daniel Gerroll

Daniel Gerroll

74 · Born: Oct 16, 1951

Personal Details

BornOct 16, 1951 London, England, UK
Parents
  • Harry Gerroll
  • Kathleen Cordelia Norman

Biography

Daniel Gerroll, a talented individual, was born in the vibrant city of London, where he would later return to hone his craft. His educational journey took him to Switzerland, Scotland, and back to London, where he studied Law and Philosophy at Nottingham University.

After completing his studies, Gerroll trained at the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama in London, laying the foundation for a successful career in the performing arts. He spent several years in British theatre, eventually making his way to the West End in 1976 with a role in "Once a Catholic".

Gerroll's breakthrough performance came in 1981, when he played a major role in the iconic film "Chariots of Fire". This role propelled him to international recognition, and he soon found himself in New York, where he received a Theatre World Award and an Outer Critic Circle Award for his early work.

In 1987, Gerroll made the move to Hollywood, appearing in the 1988 film "Big Business". He spent several years working in both TV and film, playing a wide range of roles. However, his true passion remained the theatre, and in 1999, he returned to New York to indulge in his first love.

Gerroll's dedication to his craft was recognized with an OBIE award for sustained excellence in theatre, a testament to his enduring talent and commitment to the performing arts.

Career

2017
Angelica
Angelica as Dr Pinfield-Smith
2016
2015
Those People
Those People as Dick Blackworth
2014
Still Alice
Still Alice as Eric Wellman
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 as OsCorp Department Head
2010
American Masters
American Masters as Bronson Alcott
The Starter Wife
The Starter Wife as David Shea
2007
American Experience
American Experience as Thomas Jefferson
1997
Liberty! The American Revolution
Liberty! The American Revolution as General Charles Cornwallis
1993
A Far Off Place
A Far Off Place as John Winslow
Zelda
Zelda as Maxwell Perkins
Caught in the Act
Caught in the Act as David Marston
1988
1982
The Woman in White
The Woman in White as Walter Hartright
1981
Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire as Henry Stallard
1980
Play for Today
Play for Today as Ferguson