Daniel H. Jenkins (born January 17, 1963) is an American actor, best
known for his stage work on Broadway, including his 1985 role as
Huckleberry Finn in Roger Miller's Big River, for which he was
nominated for a Tony Award.Jenkins was born to actors Ken Jenkins and
Joan Patchen. He acted in high school plays and community theatre,
before enrolling in the apprentice program at Actors Theatre of
Louisville. In 1986, Jenkins and his father both appeared together on
Broadway in the musical Big River.Jenkins was nominated for a Tony
Award in 1985 for his role as Huckleberry Finn in Big River, his
Broadway debut. In 2003, he performed in the Tony nominated "Deaf
West" signed revival of Big River, this time portraying Mark Twain and
also performing as the voice for signed character Huckleberry Finn.
Jenkins has had notable performances in several other Broadway
musicals, including Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot, and Big (musical).
known for his stage work on Broadway, including his 1985 role as
Huckleberry Finn in Roger Miller's Big River, for which he was
nominated for a Tony Award.Jenkins was born to actors Ken Jenkins and
Joan Patchen. He acted in high school plays and community theatre,
before enrolling in the apprentice program at Actors Theatre of
Louisville. In 1986, Jenkins and his father both appeared together on
Broadway in the musical Big River.Jenkins was nominated for a Tony
Award in 1985 for his role as Huckleberry Finn in Big River, his
Broadway debut. In 2003, he performed in the Tony nominated "Deaf
West" signed revival of Big River, this time portraying Mark Twain and
also performing as the voice for signed character Huckleberry Finn.
Jenkins has had notable performances in several other Broadway
musicals, including Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot, and Big (musical).
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