Danny Woodburn
Actor
Biography
Danny Woodburn is an entertainer on stage, film, television, and the comedy club circuit.
Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, he is the son of a nurse and a professional golfer. He is a graduate of Philadelphia's Temple University's School of Film and Theater and recipient of their Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award of 2001.
Danny achieved prominence on NBC's sitcom Seinfeld (1989), performing the role of Mickey Abbott, the volatile but lovable friend of Kramer. Since his first appearance on the show in 1994 he has gained speed as an actor and garnered respect from industry professionals. His character on Seinfeld was an important role for him, in the sense that the writing and portrayal of Mickey is positive and non-stereotypical.
Danny has raised awareness of the continued derogatory and dehumanizing treatment of Little People in society and the media. He serves on the Performers With Disabilities Committee of the Screen Actors Guild. He is an advocate for disabled and Little People issues, having spoken at fundraisers such as Little People's Research Fund and Cincinnati's Inclusion Network.
- IMDb Mini Biography
As Director
Filmography
Watchmen
as Big Figure Prisoner (uncredited) 2009
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
as Splinter 2014
Mirror Mirror
as Grimm 2012
Jingle All the Way
as Tony the Elf 1996
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
as Little Rocko 2000
Employee of the Month
as Glen Ross 2006
Death to Smoochy
as Angelo Pike 2002
Bad Ass
as Sluggy Korn-Nuts 2012
Lord of Illusions
as Forensic Photographer 1995
Santa Buddies
as Eli 2009
The Search for Santa Paws
as Eli 2010
Lavalantula
as Arni 2015
30 Nights of Paranormal Activity With the Devil Inside the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
as Sluggy Kornnutz 2013
Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
as Eli 2012
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
as Albert (segments "Someone For Rose" and "Love Waits For Kathy") 2000
Lost & Found
as Mover 1999
2 Lava 2 Lantula!
as Arni 2016