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Danny Woodburn (born July 26, 1964) is an American film, TV and stage actor best known for having played Mickey Abbott on the hit sitcom Seinfeld. Born in Philadelphia, with more than 100 TV appearances, Danny has had recurring roles on shows such as Tracey Takes On, Conan the Adventurer, on which he played the role of Otli, a sidekick of Conan's, as they fight the evil Hissah Zul, Baywatch, Special Unit 2, Charmed, Bones, and the hit Directv soap opera Passions. He has also appeared in the films Jingle All the Way, Things You Can Tell Just By Looking At Her, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas and Death to Smoochy. A graduate of Temple University School of Communications and Theater, he received the school's Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award in 2001. Danny is also an advocate for disabled and Little People issues, and serves on the Screen Actors Guild Performers with Disabilities Committee.
He is currently being featured in a series of ads for Burger King's BK Stacker sandwiches. Woodburn will appear in the upcoming 2008 horror film Pearblossom along side Scout Taylor-Compton.
He is married to the actress, writer, and comedian Amy Buchwald. She appeared in an episode of Conan the Adventurer as her husband's character's love interest.
Danny Woodburn is a versatile entertainer on stage, film, television, and the comedy club circuit and is fast becoming a permanent fixture in film and television with frequent appearances on some of today's most popular shows with over 100 television appearances. Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, he is the son of a nurse and a professional golfer. Danny is a graduate of Philadelphia's, Temple Universtiy School of Film and Theater and recipient of their Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award of 2001. Most notably Danny is known for Mickey Abbott, the volatile but lovable friend of Kramer's, on NBC's Emmy-winning, history making, show "Seinfeld" (1990). Since his first appearance on the show in 1994 he has gained speed as an actor and garnered respect from industry professionals. His character on Seinfeld was an important role for him, in the sense that the writing and portrayal of Mickey is positive and non-stereotypical. With acknowledgment and respect given to the late Dr. Steven E. Kopits whose surgical expertise has allowed him to pursue his dream, Danny has raised awareness of the continued derogatory and dehumanizing treatment of Little People in society and the media. Currently he serves on the Screen Actors Guild, Performers With Disabilities Committee. Additionally as an advocate for disabled and Little People issues he has spoken at fund-raisers such as Little People's Reasearch Fund and Cincinatti's Inclusion Network.







