Lansing in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jeff Daniels b. 1955

Jeff Daniels Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Rieske, May 26, 2017

1. Jeff Daniels Marker

Inscription.

Daniel’s career took off when he won a 1982 OBIE Award for his performance in the one-man Off-Broadway play “Johnny Got His Gun,” Known for his varied movie roles, he is also a director, playwright and entrepreneur.

Remaining Michigan based, in 1991 Daniels created the Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, his hometown. A number of the theatre’s productions have been nominated for national awards. He established Purple Rose Films in 1999. Both have created new opportunities for Midwestern artists. To critical acclaim Daniels continues to act in comedic and dramatic film and theater roles.

Erected 2006.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1982.

Location. 42° 43.92′ N, 84° 33.129′ W. Marker is in Lansing, Michigan, in Ingham County. Marker can be reached from South Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 South Washington Avenue, Lansing MI 48933, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Theater District / The Strand (here, next to this marker); Rosa Parks 1913-2005 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernie Harwell

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lansing's First Capitol Building / Lansing Becomes the Capital City (within shouting distance of this marker); Helen Thomas B. 1920 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stevie Wonder (about 300 feet away); Thomas Edison 1847-1931 (about 400 feet away); Capital Bank Tower (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lansing.

Also see . . . Jeff Daniels, from Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 15, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan.)

Jeff Daniels b. 1955 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 23, 2023

2. Jeff Daniels b. 1955 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 26, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan. 2. submitted on January 29, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.