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 D.B. Sweeney is from Shoreham, Long Island. He got his start in the New York theatre with appearances in many productions including a run on Broadway in "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial". He was selected by Francis Ford Coppola to star in the Vietnam era drama Gardens of Stone (1987). This began a string of performances including Shoeless Joe Jackson in Eight Men Out (1988), Dish Boggett in Lonesome Dove (1989), Travis Walton in Fire in the Sky (1993), and as Doug Dorsey the hockey player turned figure skater in the classic romantic comedy The Cutting Edge (1992). His television work includes Strange Luck (1995), C-16: FBI (1997) and Harsh Realm (1999) with appearances in Jericho (2006), Crash (2008), The Event (2010), and the Emmy-winning Miss Rose White (1992). He also produced, directed and co-wrote the cult film Two Tickets to Paradise (2006) which received more than a dozen awards at major film festivals. His latest creation as writer/director is the comedy short Two Dum Micks co-starring Sean Astin which has won over 50 festival awards.
Bio:
D.B. Sweeney is from Shoreham, Long Island. He got his start in the New York theatre with appearances in many productions including a run on Broadway in "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial". He was selected by Francis Ford Coppola to star in the Vietnam era drama Gardens of Stone (1987). This began a string of performances including Shoeless Joe Jackson in Eight Men Out (1988), Dish Boggett in Lonesome Dove (1989), Travis Walton in Fire in the Sky (1993), and as Doug Dorsey the hockey player turned figure skater in the classic romantic comedy The Cutting Edge (1992). His television work includes Strange Luck (1995), C-16: FBI (1997) and Harsh Realm (1999) with appearances in Jericho (2006), Crash (2008), The Event (2010), and the Emmy-winning Miss Rose White (1992). He also produced, directed and co-wrote the cult film Two Tickets to Paradise (2006) which received more than a dozen awards at major film festivals. His latest creation as writer/director is the comedy short Two Dum Micks co-starring Sean Astin which has won over 50 festival awards.
Tivia:
During the shooting of The Cutting Edge (1992), D.B. spent over two months in figure skate training with his co-star Moira Kelly. They became close friends and remain so to this day.After appearing in The Cutting Edge (1992), he began playing hockey in celebrity games.Originally went with his initials "D.B." because every single version of his given name was already 'taken' by other screen actors in the Screen Actors Guild.Attended the Tulane University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana. Received his Bachelor's degree in Drama from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts (1985).When filming Strange Luck (1995) in Vancouver, Canada, D.B. was roommates with Vancouver Canucks (now Carolina Hurricanes) defenseman Bret Hedican. Some other members of the Canucks appeared as extras in an episode of the series.Has appeared with Craig Sheffer in three films: Fire with Fire (1986), Blue Desert (1990) and Fire in the Sky (1993).Of Clan Sweeney.In Free Fall (2014), he is beaten by Sarah Butler in the final fight. |
| Name: |
D.B. Sweeney |
Type: |
Actor,Writer,Director (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Writer,Director |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Writer,Director |
| Model rank: |
293 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:13:30 |
| Height: |
6' (1.83 m) |
| Biography: |
D.B. Sweeney is from Shoreham, Long Island. He got his start in the New York theatre with appearances in many productions including a run on Broadway in \"The Caine Mutiny Court Martial\". He was selected by Francis Ford Coppola to star in |
| Trivia: |
During the shooting of The Cutting Edge (1992), D.B. spent over two months in figure skate training with his co-star Moira Kelly. They became close friends and remain so to this day.After appearing in The Cutting Edge (1992), he began playing hockey in celebrity games.Originally went with his initials "D.B." because every single version of his given name was already 'taken' by other screen actors in the Screen Actors Guild.Attended the Tulane University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana. Received his Bachelor's degree in Drama from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts (1985).When filming Strange Luck (1995) in Vancouver, Canada, D.B. was roommates with Vancouver Canucks (now Carolina Hurricanes) defenseman Bret Hedican. Some other members of the Canucks appeared as extras in an episode of the series.Has appeared with Craig Sheffer in three films: Fire with Fire (1986), Blue Desert (1990) and Fire in the Sky (1993).Of Clan Sweeney.In Free Fall (2014), he is beaten by Sarah Butler in the final fight. |
| Quotes: |
We really wanted to do a movie about 'guys'. American guys, not Hollywood guys. The guys we grew up with on the East Coast. Guys who never left home. Guys who feel like maybe they didn't get everything they thought was coming their way. And that became one of the themes: disappointment. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Writer,Director |
| Others works: |
(October 2002) Played Montag in "Fahrenheit 451" play by Ray Bradbury, based on his novel (Falcon Playhouse, Burbank, California, USA).
(1983- ). Active on Broadway in the following productions:
(1983) Stage Play: The Caine Mutiny Court-Martia |
| Spouse: |
Ashley Vachon (April 29, 2000 - present) (2 children) |
| Children: |
Cade SweeneyCody Sweeney |
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