John Francis Daley

John Francis Daley

40 · Born: Jul 20, 1985

Personal Details

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BornJul 20, 1985 Wheeling, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • R.F. Daley
  • Nancy Daley

Biography

John Francis Daley embarked on his acting journey by participating in the national and international tour of The Who's Tommy, taking on the role of young Tommy, and subsequently gaining widespread recognition for his portrayal in the critically acclaimed and cult classic television series, Freaks and Geeks, which premiered in 1999.

Prior to his success in Freaks and Geeks, John was a regular cast member on the Fox hit television series, Bones, which aired from 2005. In addition to his work on Bones, John has appeared in the Lions Gate comedy film, Waiting, and is set to star in the upcoming 2013 comedy, Rapture-Palooza, alongside Anna Kendrick and Craig Robinson.

Beyond his work as an actor, John has also established himself as a successful screenwriter, collaborating with his writing partner, Jonathan Goldstein. The duo has sold several scripts in the past three years, including the summer hit, Horrible Bosses, which was released in 2011.

As if acting and screenwriting were not enough, John is also a talented musician, serving as the keyboardist and lead vocalist for his band, Dayplayer. The band is on the verge of releasing their debut CD, showcasing John's musical abilities beyond his work in front of the camera.

Career

2023
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves as Special Creature Voice (voice)
2022
5-25-77
5-25-77 as Pat Johnson
2018
Game Night
Game Night as Carter
Vacation
Vacation as Ride Operator
2013
Rapture-Palooza
Rapture-Palooza as Ben House
2011
2008
Bones
Bones as Lance Sweets
2005
Waiting...
Waiting... as Mitch
2003
2000
1999
2023
2021
Vacation Friends
Vacation Friends as Screenplay
2017
2014
2013
2011
Horrible Bosses
Horrible Bosses as Screenplay
2023
2018
Game Night
Game Night as Director, Writer
2015
Vacation
Vacation as Director, Writer