Danny Vinson
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    • Birthday: 1954-05-06
    • Born Place: USA

Danny Vinson

Danny Vinson is an American character actor known for his prolific career spanning over two decades, often portraying authentic Southern figures, authority types, and everyday supporting characters in a wide variety of films and television shows. Born on May 6, 1954, in Huntsville, Alabama, Vinson grew up in the Tennessee Valley region and initially pursued a career in business, graduating from the University of North Alabama in 1977 with a degree in marketing. He decided to pivot and pursue his long-held interest in acting in his late 30s. His extensive filmography, which includes over 90 credited projects, features roles in major Hollywood productions such as the Priest Giving Last Rites in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Eddie Dyer in the baseball drama 42 (2013), the Texarkana MC in Walk the Line (2005), and the Texas Ticket Seller in the comedy Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006). On television, he is recognized for his guest roles, including David Chambler in The Walking Dead (2013), Tim Nesbitt in The Righteous Gemstones (2022), and appearances in series like Nashville, The Vampire Diaries, and Atlanta. As a versatile Southern actor, Vinson has established himself as a reliable performer, often grounding inspirational or dramatic stories with his relatable Southern grit.

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