An American actor and former educator, he is best known for his role as a child actor in Stanley Kubrick's iconic horror film, "The Shining" (1980), where he played Danny Torrance. Born in 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, he was cast at the age of six. After a brief acting career, he stepped away from the spotlight and pursued a career in education, becoming a biology professor. Despite a short stint in Hollywood, his performance in "The Shining" remains memorable.