Daniel Stern

Born: 28th August 1957
Where: Maryland, USA

After school at 17, Daniel headed straight for New York where he briefly studied at HB Studios before landing a series of stage roles.

Spotted by a casting agent, Daniel landed the supporting role of Cyril, who fails to land a basketball scholarship, in 1979's Breaking Away.

He went on to appear in two Woody Allen films, Stardust Memories and Hannah and Her Sisters.

Despite numerous screen appearances, Daniel was well known for a role that did not require him to be on camera, as the adult narrator of the hit series The Wonder Years from the show's premiere in 1988 to its final episode in 1993.

He even made his TV directorial debut in 1989 with an episode of the show.

Although Daniel worked continuously, he really didn't hit his stride until the 1990s with Home Alone and City Slickers.

In the former, he was partnered with Joe Pesci as a pair of inept burglars while the latter saw him play Billy Crystal's pal, the perpetually depressed Phil.

Two years later he went on to executive produce and star in the comedy Bushwhacked, before teaming with Dan Aykroyd and Damon Wayans in Celtic Pride, about two fans who kidnap a rival basketball star to try to ensure victory for their team.