Name John Daley Role Actor | Height 1.83 m Parents Nancy Daley, R.F. Daley | |
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Occupation Actor, screenwriter, film director, musician Years active 1998–present (acting)2001–present (writing) Nominations People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Character We Miss Most Movies and TV shows Similar People Jonathan M Goldstein, Tamara Taylor, T J Thyne, Michaela Conlin, Eric Millegan Profiles | ||
John francis daley and jonathan m goldstein interview vacation hd 2015
John Francis Daley (born July 20, 1985) is an American actor, screenwriter and film director. He is known for playing high school freshman Sam Weir on the NBC comedy-drama Freaks and Geeks and FBI criminal profiler Dr. Lance Sweets on the series Bones, for which he was nominated for a 2014 PRISM Award. He plays keyboards and sings for the band Dayplayer. In 2011, Daley co-wrote the box office hit Horrible Bosses with his writing partner Jonathan M. Goldstein, as well as The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, the 2017 Marvel Studios film Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Vacation, which the duo also directed.
Contents
- John francis daley and jonathan m goldstein interview vacation hd 2015
- John francis daley talks about the freaks geeks reunion at paleyfest
- Early life
- Career
- Filmography
- References
John francis daley talks about the freaks geeks reunion at paleyfest
Early life
Daley was born in Wheeling, Illinois, to R.F. Daley, an actor, and Nancy Daley, a piano teacher. His father is of Irish Catholic background, while his mother is Jewish. He grew up in Nyack, New York, where he played Danny in Nyack Middle School's production of Grease.
Career
Daley began acting when he was cast as "Young Tommy" in the U.S. and international tours of the Broadway hit The Who's Tommy. He played Sam Weir, protagonist of the "Geeks", in the television series Freaks and Geeks, and since then he has worked continuously in television, including series such as The Geena Davis Show, Boston Public, Regular Joe, Kitchen Confidential, Judging Amy, and Spin City. He was #94 on VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars.
In 2001, he co-directed a short film titled What Babies Do. He also wrote and starred in the comedy short Friday Night. In 2005, he appeared in the film Waiting... and in the Fox sitcom Kitchen Confidential. In 2007, Daley joined the cast of the Fox drama series Bones, portraying psychologist Lance Sweets. He co-wrote the season six episode "The Truth in the Myth" with his writing partner Jonathan Goldstein. Bones executive producer Stephen Nathan said Sweets was killed because Daley wanted time off to direct a movie, and he was concerned that Daley's absence would be too long, especially if the directing job led to other jobs.
Daley was also featured in the music video for "Mercy Kiss" by Abandoned Pools.
In 2011, Daley and his writing partner Jonathan M. Goldstein wrote the black comedy Horrible Bosses. In 2013, Daley co-wrote The Incredible Burt Wonderstone with Goldstein; Daley also has a cameo in the film as a paramedic. In 2013, the two were hired to write Cal of the Wild for DreamWorks Studios. John plays Ben House in Rapture-Palooza. Daley went on to write the story for the sequel to Horrible Bosses.
Daley and Goldstein co-wrote and co-directed the 2015 film Vacation, the latest installment of the National Lampoon's Vacation film series, starring Ed Helms and Christina Applegate.
Daley and Goldstein wrote the screenplay for the 2017 film Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Filmography
Actor
2023
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves as
Special Creature Voice (voice)
2019
Drunk History (TV Series) as
James J. Andrews
- Behind Enemy Lines (2019) - James J. Andrews
2018
Game Night as
Carter
2016
Bottom's Butte (TV Short) as
Scott / Cabana Boy / Additional Voices
2016
Fresh Off the Boat (TV Series) as
Jordan
- Rent Day (2016) - Jordan
2015
Vacation as
Ride Operator
2015
Dude Bro Party Massacre III as
Ernest
2007
Bones (TV Series) as
Lance Sweets
- The Conspiracy in the Corpse (2014) - Lance Sweets
- The Recluse in the Recliner (2014) - Lance Sweets
- The Drama in the Queen (2014) - Lance Sweets
- The Nail in the Coffin (2014) - Lance Sweets
- The Cold in the Case (2014) - Lance Sweets
- The High in the Low (2014) - Lance Sweets
- The Turn in the Urn (2014) - Lance Sweets
- The Carrot in the Kudzu (2014) - Lance Sweets
- The Repo Man in the Septic Tank (2014) - Lance Sweets
- The Source in the Sludge (2014) - Lance Sweets
- The Heiress in the Hill (2014) - Lance Sweets
- The Master in the Slop (2014) - Lance Sweets
- Big in the Philippines (2014) - Lance Sweets
- The Ghost in the Killer (2014) - Lance Sweets
- The Spark in the Park (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Mystery in the Meat (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Fury in the Jury (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Dude in the Dam (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Nazi on the Honeymoon (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Woman in White (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Lady on the List (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Sense in the Sacrifice (2013) - Lance Sweets
- El Carnicero en el Coche (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Cheat in the Retreat (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Secrets in the Proposal (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Secret in the Siege (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Pathos in the Pathogens (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Party in the Pants (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Maiden in the Mushrooms (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Blood from the Stones (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Doom in the Gloom (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Survivor in the Soap (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Fact in the Fiction (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Friend in Need (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Shot in the Dark (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Doll in the Derby (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Twist in the Plot (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Corpse on the Canopy (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Archaeologist in the Cocoon (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Diamond in the Rough (2013) - Lance Sweets
- The Ghost in the Machine (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The But in the Joke (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Bod in the Pod (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Patriot in Purgatory (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Method in the Madness (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Tiger in the Tale (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Gunk in the Garage (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Partners in the Divorce (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Future in the Past (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Past in the Present (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Suit on the Set (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Family in the Feud (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Warrior in the Wuss (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Don't in the Do (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Bump in the Road (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Prisoner in the Pipe (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Crack in the Code (2012) - Lance Sweets
- The Twist in the Twister (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Male in the Mail (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Prince in the Plastic (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Hot Dog in the Competition (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Memories in the Shallow Grave (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Change in the Game (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Hole in the Heart (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Signs in the Silence (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Pinocchio in the Planter (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Finder (2011) - Lance Sweets (credit only)
- The Truth in the Myth (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Feet on the Beach (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Blackout in the Blizzard (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Killer in the Crosshairs (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Bikini in the Soup (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Daredevil in the Mold (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Sin in the Sisterhood (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Bullet in the Brain (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Body in the Bag (2011) - Lance Sweets
- The Doctor in the Photo (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Twisted Bones in the Melted Truck (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Babe in the Bar (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Shallow in the Deep (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Bones That Weren't (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Body and the Bounty (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Maggots in the Meathead (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Couple in the Cave (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Mastodon in the Room (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Beginning in the End (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Boy with the Answer (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Witch in the Wardrobe (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Predator in the Pool (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Death of the Queen Bee (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Parts in the Sum of the Whole (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Bones on the Blue Line (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Devil in the Details (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Dentist in the Ditch (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Proof in the Pudding (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The X in the File (2010) - Lance Sweets
- The Goop on the Girl (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Gamer in the Grease (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Foot in the Foreclosure (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Dwarf in the Dirt (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Tough Man in the Tender Chicken (2009) - Lance Sweets
- A Night at the Bones Museum (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Plain in the Prodigy (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Bond in the Boot (2009) - Lance Sweets
- Harbingers in a Fountain (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The End in the Beginning (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Critic in the Cabernet (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Beaver in the Otter (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Girl in the Mask (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Double Death of the Dearly Departed (2009) - Lance Sweets
- Mayhem on a Cross (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Cinderella in the Cardboard (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Science in the Physicist (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Doctor in the Den (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Salt in the Wounds (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Bones That Foam (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Princess and the Pear (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Hero in the Hold (2009) - Lance Sweets
- Fire in the Ice (2009) - Lance Sweets
- Double Trouble in the Panhandle (2009) - Lance Sweets
- The Bone That Blew (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The Passenger in the Oven (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The Con Man in the Meth Lab (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The Skull in the Sculpture (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The He in the She (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The Crank in the Shaft (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The Perfect Pieces in the Purple Pond (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The Finger in the Nest (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The Man in the Outhouse (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The Yanks in the U.K.: Parts 1 and 2 (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The Pain in the Heart (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The Wannabe in the Weeds (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The Verdict in the Story (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The Man in the Mud (2008) - Lance Sweets
- The Santa in the Slush (2007) - Lance Sweets
- The Knight on the Grid (2007) - Lance Sweets
- Boy in the Time Capsule (2007) - Lance Sweets
- The Secret in the Soil (2007) - Lance Sweets
2013
5-Second Films (TV Series) as
Human Attack! / Jim
- Snake Attack (2013) - Human Attack!
- Stepfather's Christmas (2013) - Jim
2013
Rapture-Palooza as
Ben House
2013
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone as
Paramedic 1
2012
The Finder (TV Series) as
Lance Sweets
- Bullets (2012) - Lance Sweets
2011
Horrible Bosses as
Carter
2010
Yo Gabba Gabba! (TV Series) as
John
- Flying (2010) - John
2008
5-25-77 as
Pat Johnson
2008
Burying the Ex (Short) as
Zak
2007
The Call (TV Movie) as
Tom
2007
Clark and Michael (TV Series) as
Tom
- Writing Partners (2007) - Tom
2005
Kitchen Confidential (TV Series) as
Jim
- Praise Be Praise (2006) - Jim
- Power Play (2006) - Jim
- The Robbery (2006) - Jim
- Teddy Takes Off (2006) - Jim
- Let's Do Brunch (2006) - Jim
- An Affair to Remember (2006) - Jim
- And the Award Goes to- (2006) - Jim
- Rabbit Test (2005) - Jim
- You Lose, I Win (2005) - Jim
- French Fight (2005) - Jim
- Dinner Date with Death (2005) - Jim
- Aftermath (2005) - Jim
- Exile on Main Street (2005) - Jim
2006
Stacked (TV Series) as
Kevin
- The Third Date (2006) - Kevin
2005
Waiting... as
Mitch
2004
Judging Amy (TV Series) as
Jace Crosby
- Roadhouse Blues (2004) - Jace Crosby
2003
Regular Joe (TV Series) as
Grant Binder
- Butt Out Ski (2003) - Grant Binder
- The Mourning After (2003) - Grant Binder
- Boobysitting (2003) - Grant Binder
- Time and Punishment (2003) - Grant Binder
- Puppetry of the Pennies (2003) - Grant Binder
2003
View from the Top as
Rodney
2002
Spin City (TV Series) as
Spencer
- Eyes Wide Open (2002) - Spencer
2001
The Kennedys (TV Movie) as
Anthony
2001
The Ellen Show (TV Series) as
Erik
- Walden Pond (2001) - Erik
2000
The Geena Davis Show (TV Series) as
Carter Ryan
- White Moms Can't Jump (2001) - Carter Ryan
- Girls' Night Out (2001) - Carter Ryan
- The Wedding (2001) - Carter Ryan
- Spontaneous Combustion (2001) - Carter Ryan
- The Prime Directive (2001) - Carter Ryan
- Hot Potato (2001) - Carter Ryan
- Sex, Lies and Videotape (2001) - Carter Ryan
- Photo Finish (2001) - Carter Ryan
- There's a New Bride in Town (2001) - Carter Ryan
- Max Hates Hillary (2001) - Carter Ryan
- Car Wash (2001) - Carter Ryan
- Momma Bear (2001) - Carter Ryan
- How the Mom Stole Christmas (2000) - Carter Ryan
- By Teddie Cochran (2000) - Carter Ryan
- The Long Kiss Goodbye (2000) - Carter Ryan
- Cooties (2000) - Carter Ryan
- There's Something About Max (2000) - Carter Ryan
- Motherly Advice (2000) - Carter Ryan
- Jealousy (2000) - Carter Ryan
- Piece of Cake (2000) - Carter Ryan
- What I Like About You (2000) - Carter Ryan
- Pilot (2000) - Carter Ryan
2000
Boston Public (TV Series) as
Anthony Ward
- Chapter Nineteen (2001) - Anthony Ward
- Chapter Sixteen (2001) - Anthony Ward
- Chapter Five (2000) - Anthony Ward
- Chapter Three (2000) - Anthony Ward
- Chapter One (2000) - Anthony Ward
1999
Freaks and Geeks (TV Series) as
Sam Weir
- Noshing and Moshing (2000) - Sam Weir
- Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers (2000) - Sam Weir
- The Little Things (2000) - Sam Weir
- Smooching and Mooching (2000) - Sam Weir
- Discos and Dragons (2000) - Sam Weir
- Kim Kelly Is My Friend (2000) - Sam Weir
- Chokin' and Tokin' (2000) - Sam Weir
- The Garage Door (2000) - Sam Weir
- Looks and Books (2000) - Sam Weir
- The Diary (2000) - Sam Weir
- We've Got Spirit (2000) - Sam Weir
- Girlfriends and Boyfriends (2000) - Sam Weir
- Carded and Discarded (2000) - Sam Weir
- I'm with the Band (1999) - Sam Weir
- Tests and Breasts (1999) - Sam Weir
- Tricks and Treats (1999) - Sam Weir
- Beers and Weirs (1999) - Sam Weir
- Pilot (1999) - Sam Weir
2000
Allerd Fishbein's in Love (Short) as
Allerd Fishbein
Writer
-
M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand (early draft) (announced)
-
The $40,000 Man (screenplay) / (story) (announced)
-
Vacation Guide to the Solar System (announced)
-
Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light (announced)
2023
Vacation Friends 2 (based on characters created by)
2023
The Flash (screen story by)
2023
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (screenplay by)
2021
Vacation Friends (written by)
2021
Welcome to Georgia (TV Movie)
2017
Spider-Man: Homecoming (screen story by) / (screenplay by)
2015
Vacation (written by)
2014
Horrible Bosses 2 (story by)
2013
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (screenplay by)
2013
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (screenplay) / (story)
2011
Audio Tour (Short)
2011
Horrible Bosses (screenplay)
2011
Bones (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- The Truth in the Myth (2011) - (written by)
Producer
-
Vacation Guide to the Solar System (producer) (announced)
-
The Prince of Fashion (producer) (pre-production)
2024
Hysteria! (TV Series) (executive producer)
2023
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (executive producer)
2021
Welcome to Georgia (TV Movie) (executive producer)
2019
In the Dark (TV Series) (consulting producer - 4 episodes)
- It's Always Been You (2019) - (consulting producer)
- Rollin' with the Homies (2019) - (consulting producer)
- I Woke Up Like This (2019) - (consulting producer)
- Bait and Switch (2019) - (consulting producer)
2019
Stuber (producer - produced by, p.g.a.)
Director
-
Vacation Guide to the Solar System (announced)
2024
Hysteria! (TV Series)
2023
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (directed by)
2020
In the Dark (TV Series) (1 episode)
- All About the Benjamin (2020)
2018
Game Night (directed by)
2015
Vacation (directed by)
2011
Audio Tour (Short)
2001
What Babies Do (Short)
Soundtrack
2023
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (writer: "Juice of the Vine", "When the Battle Is Over")
2015
Vacation (writer: "Walley World Theme")
2011
Bones (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Hole in the Heart (2011) - (performer: "Coconut")
1999
Freaks and Geeks (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- We've Got Spirit (2000) - (performer: "How Funky is Your Chicken" - uncredited)
- Tricks and Treats (1999) - (performer: "Monster Mash" - uncredited)
Thanks
2023
First Time Female Director (special thanks)
2020
Coffee & Kareem (special thanks)
2016
The Brothers Grimsby (special thanks - as John Daley)
2008
Untied Strangers (Short) (special thanks)
Self
2023
The Filmmakers Podcast (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Making Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves with directors John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein and producer Jeremy Latcham (2023) - Self
2023
How Well Do You Know Your IMDb Page? (TV Series) as
Self
- Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) - Self
2018
Front Row Flynn (TV Series) as
Self
- GAME NIGHT: Jason Bateman, John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein, moderator Steve Weintraub (2018) - Self
2018
An Unforgettable Evening: Making 'Game Night' (Video documentary short) as
Self
2018
Cultureshock (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary (2018) - Self
2013
Made in Hollywood (TV Series) as
Self
- Game Night/Annihilation/Every Day (2018) - Self
- Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation/Vacation/Unexpected/Smosh: The Movie (2015) - Self
- Episode #8.21 (2013) - Self
2016
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show (TV Series) as
Self
- John Francis Daley (2016) - Self
2015
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 29 July 2015 (2015) - Self
2013
The Hollywood Fast Lane (TV Series) as
Self - Interviewee
- The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) - Self - Interviewee
2011
Bones: The Visual Effects of Bones (Video short) as
Self - Dr. Lance Sweets
2007
That Little Extra (Video documentary short) as
Mitch
2007
A Recipe for Comedy (Video documentary short) as
Self
2006
The Works (Video documentary) as
Self
2001
The 27th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self
1999
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV Special) as
Self
References
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