D.B. Sweeney

Biography

Daniel Bernard Sweeney was born on November 14, 1961, in Shoreham, Long Island, New York. He began his career in the New York theatre scene, performing in numerous productions, including a notable run on Broadway in "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial." Sweeney gained recognition in film after being cast by Francis Ford Coppola in the drama "Gardens of Stone" (1987). He is best known for his roles as Shoeless Joe Jackson in "Eight Men Out" (1988), Dish Boggett in "Lonesome Dove" (1989), Travis Walton in "Fire in the Sky" (1993), and Doug Dorsey in "The Cutting Edge" (1992). His television appearances include "Strange Luck" (1995), "C-16: FBI" (1997), and "Harsh Realm" (1999), as well as guest roles in series like "Jericho" and "Crash." Sweeney has also transitioned to producing and directing, co-writing the award-winning film "Two Tickets to Paradise" (2006). He is married and resides in the United States.