Danny Lloyd, the boy from The Shining, left television and film after achieving fame and decided to take a completely different direction in his life.
There are people who reach the success at an early age only to then shock the world with a radical career change. It is fascinating to see how famous people who captivate on television with an obvious talent They decide to explore other pathsleaving behind a life that many would dream of living.
A notable example is that of Danny Lloydwho at the age of eight starred in the iconic horror film The Shining. Despite its success in HollywoodLloyd chose to step away from fame and dedicate himself to a life of full-time acting.
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What happened to Danny Lloyd, the actor from The Shining
Danny became a familiar face for his role as Danny Torrance in The Shiningthe masterpiece of Stanley Kubrick based on the novel by Stephen KingAlthough the film became a benchmark in horror cinema, the young man did not fully understand what was happening on the set, as the director protected him from the darker content, making him believe he was participating in a family drama.
After his terrific performance and a brief appearance in a television movie, Lloyd decided that acting was not for him. Bored of the Hollywood routinechose to retire with the support of his parents. Currently, under the name Dan, he lives a quiet life as biology teacher in Kentuckyaway from the spotlight.
Although he has remained out of the public eye, his legacy in cinema lives on. In 2019, Lloyd made a cameo in Doctor Sleep, the sequel to The Shiningrmarking his return to the screen after decades. However, his true passion has been science and teaching, where he has found a new way to influence and educate future generations.
Source: Ambito
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