Darren Dalton

Darren Dalton

60 · Born: Feb 9, 1965

Personal Details

BornFeb 9, 1965 Powell, Wyoming, USA

Biography

Darren Dalton made his screen debut as Randy Anderson, a pivotal character, in Francis Ford Coppola's The Outsiders (1983),a critically acclaimed drama based on the renowned novel by S.E. Hinton, which has since become a timeless classic.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dalton has had the privilege of starring in over 30 films, showcasing his remarkable versatility as an actor. Moreover, he has also ventured into screenwriting and producing, further demonstrating his dedication to the craft.

Notably, Dalton has collaborated with C. Thomas Howell on several projects, including the science fiction thrillers War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008) and The Day the Earth Stopped (2008),solidifying their creative partnership.

However, it is his iconic role in the John Milius-directed World War 3 film Red Dawn (1984) that has cemented his status as a household name. In this action-packed blockbuster, Dalton shared the screen with a talented ensemble cast, including C. Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, and Lea Thompson, making it an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Career

2010
2009
2007
Darkroom
Darkroom as Baron Bradley
1997
1996
The Wolves
The Wolves as Blackie
1994
Scanner Cop
Scanner Cop as Officer Longo
1990
Montana
Montana as Jimbo
1987
Daddy
Daddy as John Sparks
1984
Red Dawn
Red Dawn as Daryl
Joy of Sex
Joy of Sex as Ed Ingalls
1983
The Outsiders
The Outsiders as Randy Anderson
2009
2008
1997
Hourglass
Hourglass as Screenplay
2023