Daniel Sunjata Condon is an accomplished American actor who has appeared on stage, in films, and on television. He is most known for portraying Franco Rivera on the FX show ‘Rescue Me’ and Paul Briggs on the USA Network’s ‘Graceland’.
In addition to his television work, he has also appeared in several notable films such as ‘Bad Company’, ‘Brother to Brother’, ‘One for the Money’, ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, ‘Ghosts of Girlfriends Past’ and ‘Small Town Crime’.
Earl Life & Education
Daniel Sunjata was born on December 30, 1971, in Evanston, Illinois, USA. His full nameis Daniel Sunjata Condon. He was brought up as the adopted child of Catherine, a civil rights activist, and Bill, a police dispatcher. He was a champion football player during high school.
After graduating from Mount Carmel High School, he continued his education at both the University of Louisiana and Florida A&M University. He later earned a master’s degree in fine arts from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.
Daniel Sunjata TV Shows & Movies
In 1998, Sunjata made his debut in the TV film ‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will’ and also performed in the stage production of the same title. He later appeared in the drama ‘D.C.’ two years later.
In 2002, he had a guest role on ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ and lent his voice to the character of Nick Landers/James Randall in the ‘TOCA Race Driver’ video game series.
Shortly thereafter, he landed the role of Darren Lemming in the play ‘Take Me Out’. In 2004, Sunjata also appeared in the films ‘Melinda and Melinda’, ‘Noel’, and ‘Brother to Brother’. Additionally, he began portraying Franco Rivera in the comedy-drama series ‘Rescue Me’ during the same year.
Following his role in the film ‘The Devil Wears Prada‘, the American actor went on to star as Reggie Jackson in the television series ‘The Bronx is Burning’ in 2007. That same year, he also appeared in the play ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’.
Daniel Sunjata continued to make a name for himself in the following years with his performances in ‘Ghosts of Girlfriends’ and ‘Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup’ in 2009.
In 2010, he was seen in the TV films ‘At Risk’ and ‘The Front’. He also landed the role of Nurse Eli on the popular medical series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.
Following that, he portrayed Peter Gillman in four installments of ‘Smash’ from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he made appearances in the movies ‘One for the Money’, ‘Gone’ and ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ during this period.
Following this, Sunjata became part of the cast for the TV show ‘Graceland’. He then portrayed the character of Officer Ramirez in the movie ‘Lullaby’ and Michael Astor in the theatrical production ‘The Country House’ in 2014. Two years afterward, he landed the role of Jake Gregorian in the drama series ‘Notorious’.
Sunjata will also be seen in Netflix’s latest limited series, Echoes. The plot centers around the lives of two twin sisters, Leni and Gina, who make the bold decision to switch roles. However, when one of the sisters disappears, the other is forced to face the severe repercussions of their actions.
Personal Life
Despite widespread interest in learning more about Daniel Sunjata‘s romantic partnerships, it appears that the actor’s love affairs remain shrouded in secrecy. Furthermore, he does not have any publicly available social media accounts. At one point, he was rumored to be involved with Rosalba Sierra.
Between 2006 and 2008, the pair were photographed together on the streets and at various events. This included the red carpet for his play Cyrano de Bergerac in 2007. Certain photo agencies during this period labeled her as his partner, but the status of their relationship remains uncertain.
Net Worth
Daniel Sunjata’s current net worth is believed to exceed 7-9 million USD, with a significant portion stemming from his successful career in acting, including roles in films, television series, theatrical productions, commercials, and other business endeavors.
