Danny Lloyd (born October 13, 1972) is an American former child actor. Lloyd's first and best-known role is that of Danny Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. He was selected for the role due to his ability to maintain his concentration for extended periods of time.
Did you know that during the filming of The Shining, director Stanley Kubrick told Danny the movie was a drama about a family living in a hotel, completely shielding him from its horror themes?
Danny Lloyd's defining career moment was undoubtedly his portrayal of Danny Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. His haunting performance as the psychic child, delivered with an unsettling innocence and uncanny presence, made him an iconic figure in horror cinema despite his young age and limited acting experience.
Though his acting career was brief, Danny Lloyd's portrayal of Danny Torrance left an indelible mark on cinematic history, making "redrum" and the image of a child on a tricycle synonymous with psychological horror. His performance remains a benchmark for child actors in the genre.
Also known as: D. Lloyd, Dan Lloyd