Danny Cooksey | |
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Cooksey in 2019 | |
| Born | Daniel Ray Allen Cooksey Jr. (1975-11-02)November 2, 1975 (age 50) Moore, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1983–present |
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| Children | 1 |
Daniel Ray Allen Cooksey Jr. (born November 2, 1975)[1] is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his roles in television shows, such asDiff'rent Strokes (during the final three seasons),The Cavanaughs, andSalute Your Shorts, his role as a friend to the youngJohn Connor inTerminator 2: Judgment Day, and as the voice of Montana "Monty" Max inTiny Toon Adventures, as well as voice roles in projects such asXiaolin Showdown,Dave the Barbarian, and theDC Animated Universe seriesStatic Shock.[2]
When Cooksey was eight years old, his mother moved to Los Angeles with the intention of pursuing a career incountry music.[3]
He auditioned successfully forDiff'rent Strokes, being cast as Sam McKinney, a role he played for the last three seasons.[2] He also played Kevin Cavanaugh inThe Cavanaughs,[2] Bobby Budnick inSalute Your Shorts,[2]John Connor's friend Tim inTerminator 2: Judgment Day,[2] the title character inThe Further Adventures of SuperTed,Montana Max inTiny Toon Adventures, Milo Kamalani onPepper Ann, Jack Spicer inXiaolin Showdown,[2] and the title character inDave the Barbarian.[2] He also lent his voice to theKids' WB animated seriesStatic Shock asFrancis Stone/Hotstreak.[4] In 1996, Cooksey provided the voice of Stoop Kid fromHey Arnold!
Cooksey was the lead singer in the bandBad4Good.[1] They released one CD,Refugee, forInterscope Records in 1992.[4][1] He was also a member of Lucy's Milk in 1996,[5] He is the most prominent member of the band Arbuckle (2004–2013).[3] In 2015, Cooksey worked with the Western band Shelter Dogs, providing guitar and vocals, releasing the albumTake Me Home in March 2015, all the tracks being written or co-written by Cooksey.[6]
Cooksey was born inMoore, Oklahoma, the son of Melody Ann (née Wagoner) and Daniel Ray Allen Cooksey.[7]
Since 1998, Cooksey has been married to a woman named Amber, who hasepilepsy. They have a daughter named Zöe.[8]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Mac and Me | Jack Jr. | |
| 1991 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day | Tim | |
| 1992 | Mom and Dad Save the World | Alan Nelson | |
| 2012 | The Lorax | Brett, Chett | Voice |
| 2017 | Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie | Stoop Kid | Voice, television film[9][10] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | The Dukes of Hazzard | Terry Lee | Episode: "A Boy's Best Friend" |
| 1984–1986 | Diff'rent Strokes | Sam McKinney | 48 episodes |
| 1985 | The Twilight Zone | Little Boy | Episode: "Act Break/The Burning Man/Dealer's Choice" |
| 1986 | Mr. Belvedere | Tommy Sullivan | Episode; "The Play" |
| 1986 | Riptide | Jordan Bernbaum | Episode: "Dead Men Don't Floss" |
| 1986 | MacGyver | Darin Cooper | Episode "Eagles" |
| 1986 | A Smoky Mountain Christmas | Jasper | Television film |
| 1986 | Foofur | Bogey | Voice, episode: "The Last Resort" |
| 1986–1987 | Pound Puppies | Casey, Tiny, Mervin | Voice, 3 episodes |
| 1986–1989 | The Cavanaughs | Kevin Cavanaugh | 26 episodes |
| 1987 | Werewolf | Davey Harris | Episode: "The Boy Who Cried Werewolf" |
| 1987 | Growing Pains | New Ben | Episode: "This Is Your Life" |
| 1987 | Little Clowns of Happytown | Big Top | 17 episodes |
| 1987 | The Little Troll Prince | Bu - the Little Troll Prince | Voice |
| 1988 | The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley | Wendell Malone | Voice, 13 episodes |
| 1988 | Superman | George | Voice, episode: "Cybron Strikes/The First Day of School" |
| 1989 | ABC Weekend Special | P.J. Funnybunny | Voice, episode: "P.J. Funnybunny" |
| 1989 | The Further Adventures of SuperTed | SuperTed | Voice, English dub |
| 1990 | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures | Deacon Logan | Voice, episode: "Model 'T' for Ted" |
| 1990–1992 | Tiny Toon Adventures | Montana Max | Voice, 20 episodes[10] |
| 1991–1992 | Salute Your Shorts | Robert "Bobby" Budnick | 26 episodes |
| 1992 | The Idiot Box | Jared Huggins, Prank Caller | 3 episodes |
| 1992 | The Plucky Duck Show | Montana Max | Voice, 3 episodes |
| 1992, 1994 | The Little Mermaid | Urchin | Voice, 5 episodes |
| 1993–1994 | The Ren & Stimpy Show | Victor | Voice, 3 episodes |
| 1994 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Josh Dugan | Episode: "The Tale of the Guardian's Curse" |
| 1994; 1996 | ABC Afterschool Special | Jake / Todd | 2 episodes |
| 1996 | Hey Arnold! | Stoop Kid | Voice, episode: "Stoop Kid"[10] |
| 1997–1998 | 101 Dalmatians: The Series | Mooch | Voice, 15 episodes |
| 1997–2001 | Pepper Ann | Milo Kamalani | Voice, 65 episodes (106 segments) |
| 1998 | Oh Yeah! Cartoons | Lord Amur Jr., Pogo | Voice, episode: "Fat Head"[10] |
| 1999 | The Wild Thornberrys | Wanuug | Voice, episode: "Polar Opposites"[10] |
| 2000–2004 | Static Shock | Francis Stone / Hotstreak | Voice, 11 episodes[10] |
| 2001 | As Told by Ginger | Lifeguard | Voice, episode: "The Right Stuff" |
| 2001–2003 | Invader Zim | Keef, Melvin, Dirge, additional voices | Voice, 5 episodes[10] |
| 2001; 2006–2007 | What's with Andy? | Peter Lik | Voice |
| 2003 | Ozzy & Drix | Shane | Episode: "Puberty Alert"[10] |
| 2003 | Rocket Power | Production Assistant | Voice, episode: "Reggie's Big (Beach) Break" |
| 2003–2005 | Kim Possible | Jake | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2003–2006 | Xiaolin Showdown | Jack Spicer | Voice, 52 episodes[10] |
| 2004 | Lloyd in Space | Zoopy | Episode: "Go, Crater Worms" |
| 2004–2005 | Dave the Barbarian | Dave the Barbarian, various voices | Voice, main role[10] |
| 2007 | El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera | Django of the Dead | Episode: "The Good, the Bad, and El Tigre"[10] |
| 2008–2009 | The Secret Saturdays | Paul Cheechoo | Voice, 3 episodes[10] |
| 2009 | Phineas and Ferb | Thaddeus | Voice, episode: "Thaddeus and Thor"[10] |
| 2010 | G.I. Joe: Renegades | Snake Eyes | Voice, episode: "Return of the Arashikage"[10] |
| 2010 | Pound Puppies | Joey Wald, additional voices | Voice, 7 episodes[10] |
| 2010–2012 | Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil | Brad Buttowski | Voice, 43 episodes[10] |
| 2011–2012; 2014 | Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness | Peng, Villager #2, Thug #1 | Voice, 3 episodes[10] |
| 2014–2015 | Regular Show | Stan, Yoga Instructor, Officer Glenn, Reggie | Voice, 2 episodes[10] |
| 2021 | Long Gone Gulch | Snag | Voice |
| Year | Title | Voice role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits | Maru[10] |
| Need for Speed: Underground | Additional voices | |
| 2005 | Medal of Honor: European Assault | Additional voices |
| Quake 4 | Anderson | |
| 2006 | 24: The Game | Additional voices |
| Xiaolin Showdown | Jack Spicer[10] | |
| 2007 | Meet the Robinsons | Emperor Stanley |
| Medal of Honor: Airborne | Additional voices | |
| 2009 | MadWorld | Leo Fallmont[10] |
| Stormrise | Coop, Ranger Soldier |