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Danny Lloyd (born October 13, 1972) is an American former child actor. Lloyd's first and best-known role is that of Danny Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. He was selected for the role due to his ability to maintain his concentration for extended periods of time.
Danny Lloyd is an American former child actor who gained recognition for his role as Danny Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 adaptation of The Shining.
He is recognized for his performance in The Shining, where he was selected for the role for his ability to maintain concentration during long filming sessions; he also made a cameo appearance in the 2019 sequel, Doctor Sleep.
He left the film industry after appearing in the 1982 TV movie Will: G. Gordon Liddy, eventually pursuing a career as a biology professor.