John Francis Daley, 1985
Writers · July 20, 1985
John Francis Daley
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John Francis Daley is 40 years old, born July 20, 1985 in United States · Cancer.
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About
John Francis Daley parlayed a teen role on Freaks and Geeks into a dual career as an actor and screenwriter. Born July 20, 1985, in the US, he's best known for playing FBI profiler Dr. Lance Sweets on Bones, earning a 2014 PRISM Award nomination. With writing partner Jonathan Goldstein, he co-wrote Horrible Bosses (2011) and co-directed Game Night (2018) and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023). As a Cancer, Daley channels emotional depth into complex character work.
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Biography
John Francis Daley emerged as an actor before establishing himself as a screenwriter and director. Born July 20, 1985, in the US, he gained recognition playing high school freshman Sam Weir on NBC's Freaks and Geeks and later FBI criminal profiler Dr. Lance Sweets on the crime drama Bones, which earned him a 2014 PRISM Award nomination. Beyond acting, Daley has built a prolific screenwriting partnership with Jonathan Goldstein. Their first collaboration was co-writing the comedy Horrible Bosses (2011), followed by The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) and Horrible Bosses 2 (2014). The pair made their directorial debut co-writing and co-directing Vacation (2015), the fifth National Lampoon's Vacation film. They co-wrote Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) alongside Jon Watts, Christopher Ford, Chris McKenna, and Erik Sommers, and went on to co-direct the comedy Game Night (2018) and the fantasy adventure Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023). Daley also plays keyboards and sings for the band Dayplayer. As a Cancer born in summer, his creative output often explores interpersonal tension and emotional stakes—themes evident in both his character choices and collaborative writing. Screenwriters typically develop scripts across multiple drafts, work with directors and producers to shape narratives, and may transition into directing as Daley has done.
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Trivia
- Daley plays keyboards and sings for the band Dayplayer.
- His role as Dr. Lance Sweets on Bones earned him a 2014 PRISM Award nomination.
- Daley and Jonathan Goldstein made their directorial debut co-writing and co-directing Vacation (2015), the fifth film in the National Lampoon's Vacation series.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. John Francis Daley reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is John Francis Daley?
- John Francis Daley is 40 years old (born July 20, 1985).
- When is John Francis Daley's birthday?
- John Francis Daley was born on July 20, 1985.
- What is John Francis Daley's zodiac sign?
- John Francis Daley is a Cancer, born July 20, 1985.
- What is John Francis Daley's Chinese zodiac sign?
- John Francis Daley was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is John Francis Daley from?
- John Francis Daley is from United States.
- What does John Francis Daley do?
- John Francis Daley is a writer.
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