NYC Premiere of Danimal; Photo by: Arin Sang-Urai
Danny Groh is a Wisconsin raised and Brooklyn, NY based actor/comedian. He can be seen in the short film Danimal which he helmed as writer, producer, and star. The film premiered in New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles along with being selected to the Sugar Loaf Film Festival in 2024. After its YouTube premiere, Danimal was named one of “The Best Comedy Shorts Of October 2024” by Vulture. In February 2025 the film was officially selected as a semi-finalist for “Best Comedy” at the Chicago Filmmaker Awards.
Groh can be seen in season 3 of Joe Pera Talks With You were he plays Gym Teacher Tommy, and has appeared in the short film To The Moon, and feature film Party Time Party Time. He has also been featured on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, The Chris Gerhard Show, HBO Max, Adult Swim, IFC, The Onion News Network, and various national commercials.
Danny got his start in Chicago where he preformed and trained at The Second City, iO, and Annoyance Theatre. Before all of that he was the cellphone king of Wisconsin.
Press Segment for “Danimal” on CBS News Chicago