Royal Edward Dano Sr. (November 16, 1922 â€" May 15, 1994) was an
American actor. In a career spanning 46 years, he was perhaps best
known for playing cowboys, villains, and Abraham Lincoln. He also did
the voice of the Audio-Animatronic Abraham Lincoln for the Hall of
Presidents.Dano was born in New York City, the son of Mary Josephine
(née O'Connor), an Irish immigrant, and Caleb Edward Dano, a printer
for newspapers.He reportedly left home at the age of twelve and at
various intervals lived in Florida, Texas, and California. After
reaching an understanding with his father, he agreed to continue his
education on the condition that he be allowed to travel. Dano served
in the United States Army during World War II where he attained the
rank of sergeant. He was a Freemason.An early acting effort saw Dano
cast as McSnoyd the leprechaun in the stage show Barnaby and Mr.
O'Malley, based on the comic strip by Crockett Johnson. McSnoyd
appears to the audience only as a blinking light on a large mushroom,
so only his voice is heard. However, at the conclusion of the show
Dano joined the rest of the cast, wearing a leprechaun costume.
American actor. In a career spanning 46 years, he was perhaps best
known for playing cowboys, villains, and Abraham Lincoln. He also did
the voice of the Audio-Animatronic Abraham Lincoln for the Hall of
Presidents.Dano was born in New York City, the son of Mary Josephine
(née O'Connor), an Irish immigrant, and Caleb Edward Dano, a printer
for newspapers.He reportedly left home at the age of twelve and at
various intervals lived in Florida, Texas, and California. After
reaching an understanding with his father, he agreed to continue his
education on the condition that he be allowed to travel. Dano served
in the United States Army during World War II where he attained the
rank of sergeant. He was a Freemason.An early acting effort saw Dano
cast as McSnoyd the leprechaun in the stage show Barnaby and Mr.
O'Malley, based on the comic strip by Crockett Johnson. McSnoyd
appears to the audience only as a blinking light on a large mushroom,
so only his voice is heard. However, at the conclusion of the show
Dano joined the rest of the cast, wearing a leprechaun costume.
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