Biography of daniel benzali

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Biography

Daniel Benzali (born January 20, 1950) is a Brazilian-American stage, television and film actor.Benzali was a theatre actor before making guest-starring roles on television series such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files, NYPD Blue and L.A. Law. L.A. Law creator Steven Bochco was so impressed with Benzali's performance that he cast him in the lead role of his 1995 series Murder One, playing attorney Ted Hoffman. For this role he was nominated for a Golden Globe award. More recently, Benzali starred on the series The Agency, and in films such as By Dawn's Early Light (1990), Murder at 1600 (1997) and The Grey Zone (2001). He also appeared in the post-apocalyptic CBS series Jericho as the enigmatic former Department of Homeland Security director Thomas Valente. Most recently he starred in the FX television series Nip/Tuck as the main character's psychotherapist and later patient, Dr. Griffin. Another of his roles was that of Reggie, a money hungry sales manager/drug smuggler at a car dealership in the 1999 cult-classic "Suckers." Benzali has also played musical theater. He portrayed Juan Peron in the London cast of Evita, and played faded film director Max von Mayerling, alongside Patti LuPone, in the original cast (1993) of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset B

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Daniel Benzali Biography

Date of Birth:
Jan 20, 1950Birth Place:
Rio top Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

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DANIEL BENZALI is an internationally renowned actor who has astonished and delighted audiences worldwide for over 30 years with his powerful performances in a wide range of film, television and theatre roles. Mr. Benzali received a GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD nomination for his magnificent performance as superstar attorney, Ted Hoffman, in the groundbreaking, highly acclaimed television series, MURDER ONE. He is one of a small, select group of American actors to receive the honor of being invited to become a member of England’s famed ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, where he captivated audiences with stunning performances. Other major London Theatre work includes starring as Juan Peron in the global hit musical, EVITA, and starring opposite Patti Lupone in the World Premiere production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, SUNSET BOULEVARD. Mr. Benzali’s singing can be heard on the world premier cast recording of SUNSET BOULEVARD and on his own album, BENZALI. Both albums are available on Amazon and iTunes.

FILM WORK INCLUDES:
THE GREY ZONE - Co-Starring with Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi and Mira Sorvino
ALL THE LITTLE ANIMALS - Co-Starring with Christian Bale and John Hurt
MURDER AT 1600 - Co-Starring with Wesley Snipes and Diane Lane
SUCKERS - Starring as Reggie
SCREWED - C