Dan Kelly

Født 23. apr. 1999 · Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Originally from Springfield, MA., Dan Kelly is a New York based actor. Dan’s love of performing first became evident when he made his theatrical debut as a Chair in his middle school’s production of Beauty and the Beast at the age of 11. Ever since, he’s appeared in over 30 productions with community, conservatory, and regional theaters around Western MA. He also often performed standup comedy, and was a part of a Springfield-based comedy improv troupe. In 2015, Dan co-founded Wet Paint Theatre, an entirely student-run theatre company that helped fledgling artists in Western MA. get their work heard. With Wet Paint, Dan wrote, produced, and starred in 2 original musicals, both premiering at The Drama Studio in Springfield, MA. Both musicals completed fully sold-out performances. In 2017, after graduating high school, Dan moved to New York City to attend The American Academy of Dramatic Arts to pursue his dream of entertaining. Upon graduating from The Academy, Dan was offered a spot in the Academy’s 2019-2020 Company, which he completed in January of 2020. Since then, Dan has been working off-Broadway in NYC, including in "Dear Mom, Sorry for Being a Bitch," at The Soho Playhouse, "Midsummer: The Dreamer," at HERE Arts Center, and recently in the 2023 film "Outed."