Danny

This article is about the character portrayed by Jeffrey Hood. You may be looking for the character portrayed by Darrak White.

Danny
Appearance Information
Years	1997-2002
Series	Barney & Friends
Seasons	4, 5, 6
Appearances	21 Episodes 6 Home Videos
First appearance	"Play Ball!"
Last appearance	Round and Round We Go
Portrayer	Jeffrey Hood
In-universe Information
Gender	Male

Danny is a main recurring character who appeared in seasons four through six of Barney & Friends. He was portrayed by Jeffrey Hood.

In-universe facts

• Family: His family used to live in a brick apartment (as mentioned in “It’s Home To Me”). He has a mom and dad. He also has two brothers and two sisters (as mentioned in "The One and Only You"). He shares a room with his brothers (as mentioned in "The One And Only You" and “It’s Home To Me”). He also has a grandmother (as mentioned in "A Very Special Mouse").
• As mentioned in “It’s Home To Me”, one of Danny's responsibilities at home is to help clean up the dishes.
• Favorites:
  • Vegetable: Beans (as mentioned in "How Does Your Garden Grow?").
  • Animal: Bear (as mentioned in "Going On A Bear Hunt")
  • Color: Green (as mentioned in “Brushing Up On Teeth”)

Main roles

Barney & Friends

"Try It, You'll Like It!"

Danny learns that he has to make a special presentation at school the next day. While Danny is initially excited to be chosen, he also feels nervous because he has never spoken in front of his whole class before. Barney and the others support Danny by sharing their own experiences with trying new things and overcoming fears, helping him feel less alone in his anxiety. Danny receives encouragement and practical help, including advice from Booker T. Bookworm, who provides him with information to make his presentation successful. By practicing and receiving reassurance from his friends, Danny gains confidence, learns that making mistakes is part of trying something new, and ultimately feels ready to face his challenge.

Appearances

• Barney & Friends
• Home Videos

1. "Play Ball!"
   
2. "Going on a Bear Hunt"
   
3. "All Mixed Up"
   
4. "Once a Pond a Time"
   
5. "Safety First!"
   
6. "The One and Only You"
   
7. "Try It, You'll Like It!"
   
8. "Seven Days a Week"
   
9. "Sweet as Honey"
   
10. "Easy Does It!"
    
11. "A Very Special Mouse"
    
12. "Itty Bitty Bugs"
    
13. "Snack Time!"
    
14. "Five Kinds of Fun!"
    
15. "Who's Who at the Zoo?"
    
16. "Excellent Exercise!"
    
17. "Brushing Up on Teeth"
    
18. "Good Job!"
    
19. "It's Home to Me"
    
20. "How Does Your Garden Grow?"
    
21. "Ready, Set, Go!"

1. Sing & Dance With Barney
   
2. What a World We Share!
   
3. Barney's Night Before Christmas (cameo)
   
4. Barney's Super Singing Circus
   
5. Barney's Beach Party
   
6. Round and Round We Go

Trivia

• Despite being main cast members of seasons four and five of Barney & Friends, Danny didn't appear with Ashley and Alissa in any episodes of Barney & Friends. However, he did appear with them in the home video Barney's Night Before Christmas.
• Danny made his first appearance on his actor's ninth birthday.

Gallery

Danny helping to crank the handle alongside Hannah and Kim.

Danny looking up.

Barney and Danny on the playground.

Danny in the bell choir (in Barney's Night Before Christmas).

Danny sitting next to Jill on the playground.

Danny looking at a train poster.

Danny pretending to a businessperson.

Danny in a straw hat and beach attire.

Danny with sunscreen lotion on at the beach.

See Also

• Images of Danny - categorized images featured on Barney Wiki of the character Danny, portrayed by Jeffrey Hood.