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John Francis Daley - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 20, 1985 |
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| Age | 40 |
| Birthplace | Wheeling, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also John Francis Daley's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Playing Sam Weir in 'Freaks and Geeks', Dr. Lance Sweets in 'Bones', co-writing 'Horrible Bosses', 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2', and 'Spider-Man: Homecoming', and co-directing 'Game Night' and 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves'. |
Intro
John Francis Daley is an American actor, screenwriter, director, and musician, best known for his roles in the television series 'Freaks and Geeks' and 'Bones', as well as for his work as a co-writer on films such as 'Horrible Bosses' and 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'.
Early Life & Background
John Francis Daley was born to R.F. Daley, an actor, and Nancy Daley, a piano teacher, and began acting in childhood. He was raised in Nyack, New York.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as Sam Weir on the cult TV series 'Freaks and Geeks' (1999-2000).
- Portrayed Dr. Lance Sweets on the TV series 'Bones' (2007-2014).
- Co-wrote the comedy film 'Horrible Bosses' (2011) and its sequel.
- Co-wrote 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' (2013) and 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017).
- Co-directed hit comedies 'Game Night' (2018) and 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' (2023).
Trivia
- He is also a musician and a member of the band Dayplayer.
- Daley began acting at age 3, playing Young Tommy in the U.S. and international tours of 'Tommy'.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is John Francis Daley?
John Francis Daley is 40 years old.
When was John Francis Daley born?
John Francis Daley was born the 20 July 1985.
Where is John Francis Daley from?
Wheeling, Illinois, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 20th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 20, 1985, President Pieter W. Botha declared a state of emergency in 36 magisterial districts, including areas in the Eastern Cape and the Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vaal (PWV) region. This measure granted police and military forces extensive powers to detain individuals without formal charges, impose curfews, and censor media coverage. The declaration aimed to address escalating violence in black townships, which had resulted in approximately 450 deaths over the preceding ten months. The state of emergency marked the first such declaration in South Africa since 1960.
- Day of the week: July 20th, 1985 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: A View To A Kill by Duran Duran
- #1 UK song: Frankie by Sister Sledge
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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