Director. Actor. Producer.
Danny Farber is a director, actor, writer, and producer born and raised in Chicago, IL. With over a decade in the entertainment industry, Farber's diverse filmmaking portfolio includes vertical dramas, music videos, commercials, narrative projects, and branded content. Farber has a home base in Los Angeles, California but considers himself “globally local” after having found success working in various international markets as a director and actor.
Farber has worked with countless big name brands and corporations, such as (but not limited to) Marvel, NBC, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Universal Music Group, Warner Records, and Chance the Rapper. Over the course of his career, his projects have garnered tens of millions of views across all social platforms. His work has been honored at various film festivals having won awards such as Best Director, Best Dark Comedy, Best Short Film, and Best Supporting Actor.
Between 2023 and 2025, Farber has directed over a dozen feature-length vertical dramas for platforms like ReelShort and GoodShort in Los Angeles, Istanbul, and Vancouver. Additionally, he wrote, directed, and starred in the award winning short film "Thoughts and Prayers," executive produced by Amy Poehler.
As an actor, Farber has appeared in critically acclaimed TV shows like "1923", “Chicago Fire”, and "Proven Innocent". He landed a five episode arc playing Lance Corporal Hoss in "A Grunt’s Life" and landed a strong-supporting role in the 90’s indie crime feature film, "And On the Tenth Day.” Farber has also starred in national ad campaigns for companies such as Chase, Home Depot, and Subway as well as hosted the viral true-crime show "Killer Bites" on Facebook Watch. In digital comedy, Farber has performed in sketches for Cracked and has been featured on Funny or Die as well as The Onion. He has trained at Second City, The Groundlings, UCB, and iO (in Chicago).
Powered by creative anxiety and restless ambition, Farber continues to act and direct in projects that he creates for himself.
In addition to filmmaking and acting, Farber is an American singer/songwriter releasing his first EP in the spring of 2025. This five track project entitled “hope to see you there!!” blends his love for classic folks sounds with his upbeat and often boisterous personality creating a signature sound reminiscent of a less talented version of Mumford and Sons. A Mumford and Cousins experience, perhaps. It’s available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, or wherever you get your music!
