American actor
Born: November 14, 1961
D.B. Sweeney is an American actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and voiceover work. Born on November 14, 1961, in Shoreham, New York, he developed a passion for acting early on and honed his skills at Tulane University and New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Sweeney’s career took off in the 1980s with a role in Out of the Darkness and quickly led to appearances in The Cutting Edge (1992), where he starred as an ice hockey player turned figure skater, which became one of his most iconic roles.
Sweeney has demonstrated impressive range, taking on varied roles across genres. His performances in Eight Men Out (1988), where he portrayed baseball player “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, and Memphis Belle (1990), as a World War II bomber pilot, are widely praised. His voice work includes providing narration for the Disney animated film Dinosaur (2000) as the voice of Aladar. In television, he appeared in 24, CSI: NY, and had a recurring role on Two and a Half Men.
In addition to acting, Sweeney is a producer and filmmaker. His career spans over four decades, making him a well-respected figure in Hollywood known for his adaptability and dedication to his craft.
D. B. Sweeney’s 5 most popular quotes
- You get a lot of speeding tickets, and you say, ‘I’m so unlucky!’ No, you’re not. You’re speeding. Slow down.
- I grew up Catholic, so the more non-denominational Christian experience was a new experience for me.
- Push your luck. If you see a pretty girl in a bar, say something.
- I believe in luck. My luck’s real streaky.
- My sister Kathleen – one year older – was the school’s acting legend. Her thing was getting all the parts, even Tiresias. And I wasn’t going to mess with that.
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