Denny Dormody
BFA Ohio University
CA, USI'm the only member of the Screen Actors Guild who moonlights as a CA licensed Funeral Director! 60 movies. 3500 funerals. On set with Clooney, Streep, and Denzel. Imagine the stories you'll hear...
Denny Dormody is a graduate of Ohio University. A veteran. An actor. Dormody has appeared in over 60 movies and over 40 TV shows. Like most actors living in Los Angeles, Dormody auditions for speaking roles, while working as a background 'Extra' for Central Casting and other Hollywood casting agencies.
Dormody is the comedy author of five career-inspiring books: "Riding the Hollywood Glacier", "Riding the Hollywood Glacier 2", "Confessions of an L.A. Funeral Director", a comic and often touching look at his role as perhaps the only active member of the Screen Actors Guild that moonlights to pay the rent as a real-life funeral director. Denny's fourth book "Confessions of a Hollywood Movie Extra" describes the ups and downs of acting in the movies. In 2022, Denny published his fifth book of comedy anecdotes, "Once Upon a Time in L.A., Hollywood, and Other Stories." Book six is currently on its way for release in the Fall of 2025. All books are available via Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Dormody has appeared in both famous and infamous movies including The Grifters, Seabiscuit, Atlas Shrugged, Seven Psychopaths, Gangster Squad, Hangover 3, Sharknado, Jersey Boys, and many more. He has also appeared in TV shows that include: 24, Grey's Anatomy, Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Glee, The Newsroom, Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, and Scandal.
He played a funeral mourner in "Tides" a recent AFI student film. He plays a funeral director in 'Gaslit' now in release on Starz. Denny Dormody's business card reads Actor. Writer. Dad.
Denny Dormody is a graduate of Ohio University. A veteran. An actor. Dormody has appeared in over 60 movies and over 40 TV shows. Like most actors living in Los Angeles, Dormody auditions for speaking roles, while working as a background 'Extra' for Central Casting and other Hollywood casting agencies.
Dormody is the comedy author of five career-inspiring books: "Riding the Hollywood Glacier", "Riding the Hollywood Glacier 2", "Confessions of an L.A. Funeral Director", a comic and often touching look at his role as perhaps the only active member of the Screen Actors Guild that moonlights to pay the rent as a real-life funeral director. Denny's fourth book "Confessions of a Hollywood Movie Extra" describes the ups and downs of acting in the movies. In 2022, Denny published his fifth book of comedy anecdotes, "Once Upon a Time in L.A., Hollywood, and Other Stories." Book six is currently on its way for release in the Fall of 2025. All books are available via Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Dormody has appeared in both famous and infamous movies including The Grifters, Seabiscuit, Atlas Shrugged, Seven Psychopaths, Gangster Squad, Hangover 3, Sharknado, Jersey Boys, and many more. He has also appeared in TV shows that include: 24, Grey's Anatomy, Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Glee, The Newsroom, Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, and Scandal.
He played a funeral mourner in "Tides" a recent AFI student film. He plays a funeral director in 'Gaslit' now in release on Starz. Denny Dormody's business card reads Actor. Writer. Dad.
Everyone Loves the Movies...
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This program is perfect for:
- General audience introduction of how movies permeate our lives.
- A grand overview appealing to a general audience with a preview of how they can now see Behind the scenes and what it takes to put together a movie.
The audience will leave with:
- New general respect for all the dozens of...
Movie Storytelling: From cave shadows to Digital screens, how did it all come about...
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This program is perfect for:
- [type of employee or situation]Students
- [type of employee or situation]General movie audiences
The audience will leave with:
- [takeaway 1]Fascination with the movie history lesson
- [takeaway 2] A new appreciation of the art of the...
Hollywood Needs You: Your Awesome Education; Your Awesome Attitude...
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This program is perfect for:
- General Audience awareness and Film and Drama majors.
- Today's technologies are at your fingertips to help you succeed.
The audience will leave with:
- A feeling of hope and Artistic pride.
- An insatiable desire to do...
Hollywood Street Smarts: Fasten Your Seat Belts...
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This program is perfect for:
- Film and Drama students
- General Audience amusements and practical ideas for students.
The audience will leave with:
- Practical ideas: Organization. Personality. Character.
- New respect for Hollywood players and what it takes.
What it takes to move from student to Hollywood actor...
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This program is perfect for students. Taking inventory.
- Do your homework.
- Plan A. Plan B.
Think Positive. Be Positive.
Going Hollywood? Your Bootcamp is here. Ready. Set. Go...
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This program is perfect for:
- General Audience and Film and Drama Majors
- Students of all visual arts
The audience will leave with:
- A new PRIDE in realizing their role as an Artist in the traditions of storytellers.
- A newfound motivation to do well in their special...
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V.G., Amazon Purchaser, Fan
Verificado @gmail.com"Once Upon a Time in L.A., Hollywood, and Other Stories." What an incredible life Denny Dormody has lived. In his book, he chronicles all of his experiences which fall under the category of "You can't make this up!" ...his Hollywood tidbits make you smile."
Pasadena Art Center College of Design
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G.K., Associate Professor, Pasadena Art Center College of Design
Verificado @artcenter.edu"Denny always livens up my classes. His real-life anecdotal adventures engage students and artists while providing humorous insights into life in 21st century America."
Amazon Prime:" Movie Money Confidential
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S.D.P., Producer, Amazon Prime:" Movie Money Confidential
Verificado @juno.com"One Upon a Time in...L.A...; Hollywood and other stories" is a fantastic read. I couldn't put this book down. Denny has more incredible stories in this book than most people have in 10 lifetimes. Memories in very short, breezy chapters...each one an adventure in itself."
Atlas Obscura
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B.H., Field Agent, Atlas Obscura
Verificado @gmail.com"I've had the pleasure of hiring & working with Denny for a series of Atlas Obscura cemetery tours that we put together. His stories always kept everyone on their toes and laughing. He's a gifted storyteller and an all-around great guy.” -Benjamin Harmon (Atlas Obscura field agent) benjamin.harmon1@gmail.com
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