Braden Danner

Braden Danner is an American actor, writer, director and producer who has worked in theatre, television, and film. He is a graduate of The USC School of Cinematic Arts. He gained critical acclaim for his performances on the stage and screen in such roles as Oliver in Oliver on Broadway, Gavroche in the Original Broadway Cast of Les Miserables, and Buddy McGillis in ABCs One Life to Live, for which he was nominated for The Young Artist Award. While performing in Les Miserables, he also originated the role of Control in Andrew Lloyd Webbers Starlight Express, making him the first young actor in history to star in two Broadway shows at once. He later starred in the original cast of The AllNew Mickey Mouse Club , the Disney television series that launched the careers of such superstars as Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling.

Danner was born on July 13, 1975 in Indianapolis, Indiana. His mother, Cheryl Danner, performed in Los Angeles at The Comedy Store and The Improvs open mic nights, and later in Indianapolis with such improvisational comedy groups as Laff Staff with comedians Ray Combs and Robert G. Lee. As a boy, Danner often accompanied his mother to her comedic rehearsals. Inspired by her performances, he soon began singing and acting at home for family and friends. He attended Redlands High School in Redlands, California. He has two sisters, photographer Diane Danner and Broadway and film actress Demaree Catherine Hill. He is a relative of twotime Pulitzer Prizewinning author, Booth Tarkington, and was given his 2nd middle name in the authors honor.

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