Age: 79
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Danny Lebern Glover (born July 22, 1946) is an American actor, film director, and political activist. He is best known for his co-starring lead role as Sergeant Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon film series. Glover has had a variety of film, stage, and television roles. He starred as the husband to Whoopi Goldberg's character, Celie in the celebrated literary adaptation of The Color Purple, and as Lieutenant James McFee in the film Witness. He had leading roles in other films including To Sleep with Anger, Predator 2, Angels in the Outfield, and Operation Dumbo Drop. He won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his starring role in Charles Burnett's To Sleep with Anger. Also, he has had prominent supporting roles in Silverado, Witness, A Rage in Harlem, Dreamgirls, Shooter, Death at a Funeral, Beyond the Lights, Sorry to Bother You, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, The Dead Don't Die, Lonesome Dove and Jumanji: The Next Level. Glover earned top billing for the first time in Predator 2, the sequel to the science fiction action film Predator. During his career, he has also made several cameos, appearing, for example, in the Michael Jackson video "Liberian Girl" of 1987. In 1994, he made his directorial debut with the Showtime channel short film Override. Also in 1994, Glover and actor Ben Guillory founded the Robey Theatre Company in Los Angeles, focusing on theatre by and about black people.
Danny Glover
Mayor Thompson
for Mayor Thompson in The Sound of Hope
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The film opens with the protagonist, Danny Grayson, a down-on-his-luck musician, arriving in a small town. He checks into the "Heartbreak Hotel," a dilapidated but charming establishment run by an eccentric old man, Mr. Jenkins, who offers Danny a room in exchange for performing at the hotel's lounge. Danny agrees, hoping to find inspiration and get back on his feet. One evening, while performing, Danny catches the eye of Sarah, a beautiful and spirited young woman. They share an instant connection, and Sarah introduces Danny to the local community. Sarah is passionate about preserving the town's historic music hall, which is threatened by a greedy developer, Mr. Hargrove, who plans to demolish it to build a shopping center. Danny, inspired by Sarah's dedication and his growing feelings for her, joins the fight to save the music hall. As they work together, their bond deepens, and they fall in love. Just as things seem bleak, Danny discovers that Mr. Jenkins, the hotel owner, is a former rock 'n' roll legend who had disappeared from the public eye. With Mr. Jenkins' guidance, Danny organizes a massive benefit concert, "Jailhouse Rock," to raise funds and rally the town to save the music hall. The concert is a huge success, bringing the community together and reigniting. Mr. Hargrove, seeing the overwhelming support, is forced to back down. The music hall is saved. Danny and Sarah watching as the town celebrates the preservation of their beloved music hall.
