Danny Glover, born in San Francisco on July 22, 1946, is an American actor, film director, and political activist. Glover trained at the Black Actors' Workshop of the American Conservatory Theater. He also gained respect for his wide-reaching community activism and philanthropic efforts. He has been commanding a presence on screen, stage, and television for more than 25 years and is known for his leading roles in Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple, To Sleep with Anger, and Angels in the Outfield.