Danny graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Drama and a minor in politics, receiving the Special Recognition Award from Stonestreet Studios.

As a writer, director, producer, and actor, he recently founded Upstate Product, a film production company that is passionate about finding hope and humor in the darker aspects of humanity. His first short film, Dipsomaniac, received Official Selections from Chelsea Film Festival, LA Shorts International Film Festival (Oscar-Qualifying, BAFTA Qualifying), and Picture’s Up! Film Festival.

Originally from Queensbury, New York, he is now based in Los Angeles.

Paul Smith Photography