Dan Donegan is an American actor and filmmaker who has been active in the entertainment industry since the mid-1990s. He is best known for his roles in the films The Shawshank Redemption, The Departed, and The Green Mile.
Donegan was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1972. He started his career as a child actor, appearing in commercials and small roles in television shows like The Wonder Years and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. After high school, he went on to study theater at the University of Illinois.
Donegan's first major film role came in the 1994 movie The Shawshank Redemption, playing the role of a prison guard. He gained further recognition for his performance in The Departed, directed by Martin Scorsese. He was also part of the star-studded cast of The Green Mile, playing the role of a prison guard.
In addition to his work in films, Donegan has also appeared in several television shows. He had a recurring role on the hit show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, playing the role of an assistant district attorney. He was also seen in a number of television movies and miniseries, such as The Sopranos and 24.
In recent years, Donegan has become increasingly involved in the filmmaking process. He wrote and directed the short film The Big Break, and he has produced several independent films. He is also a passionate advocate for independent films and is actively involved in the Chicago film industry.
Dan Donegan is a talented and experienced actor and filmmaker who has been part of some of the biggest films of the past two decades. His work has garnered him praise from critics and fans alike, and he continues to be a force in the entertainment industry.
