Dan Hanlon

Biography

Dan Hanlon was a silent film actor born in San Francisco, California, of Irish heritage. He began his career on stage in 1894 and toured with various theatre companies before landing his breakthrough role as Professor Aronnax in the 1916 film adaptation of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." A seasoned performer with diverse experience, Hanlon also worked behind the scenes as a director and producer for several theatre companies.