Kevin Daniels Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Partner, Ethnicity

Kevin Daniels is an American actor whose steady presence in film, television, and theater has earned him recognition over more than two decades.

He first came to limelight by playing Don Miller in the disaster drama Ladder 49 (2004), and later gained further visibility through his lead role as Hank in the USA Network series Sirens.

At the same time, his recurring portrayal of Longinus on Modern Family made him familiar to mainstream television audiences.

Profile

• Full name: Kevin Dwight Daniels Jr.
• Date of birth: December 9, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: San Diego, California, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor
• Height: 6 ft 5 in (195 cm)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Net worth: $9 million

Early Life and education

Kevin Dwight Daniels Jr is now 49 years old. He was born on December 9, 1976, in San Diego, California. His family relocated multiple times during his youth, and he eventually spent part of his upbringing in Houston, Texas. Though precise details about his parents and siblings remain unpublished, his trajectory into acting was shaped by early exposure to theater and formal training.

He was admitted to the Juilliard School in New York as part of the Drama Division’s Group 27 (1994–1998), where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Following graduation, he began working in theater and screen roles, gradually building his career through guest appearances and ensemble casts.

Personal Life

Kevin Daniels is openly gay, and he has spoken in interviews about his identity. Beyond that, there is limited public information about his romantic relationships, family life, or children.

Career

Soon after leaving Juilliard, Daniels made his television debut in a filmed adaptation of Twelfth Night, or What You Will (1998). From there, he took on numerous guest and supporting roles across television shows such as Law & Order, Frasier, Chuck, House, The Exes, Castle, and more. His film credits include Hollywood Homicide, The Island, And Then Came Love, and Ladder 49, where he played firefighter Don Miller.

On stage, a pivotal moment in his career was his starring role as Magic Johnson in the Broadway production Magic/Bird in 2012. That role significantly raised his visibility. In television, he secured a main role in Sirens as Hank St. Clare on the USA Network. Another recurring performance that introduced him to a broader audience was as Longinus on Modern Family.

More recently, he joined the cast of Will Trent in the role of Detective Franklin Wilks, and in 2025 he was promoted to series regular status for the show’s fourth season.

Net worth

Kevin Daniels’ net worth is estimated around $9 million. His income likely derives from his film, television, and stage work across a variety of projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kevindaniels27

Filmography

• Twelfth Night, or What You Will (1998)
• Kate & Leopold (2001)
• Hollywood Homicide (2003)
• Ladder 49 (2004)
• The Island (2005)
• And Then Came Love (2007)
• The Watcher (2016)
• Raze (2013)
• McCanick (2013)
• The Chase (2019)
• Typical Detective (2020)
• Shelter in Place (2021)
• Not Another Church Movie (2023)