Daniel DiMaggio

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Daniel DiMaggio (born July 30, 2003) is an American actor. He is best known for the role of Oliver Otto on the ABC sitcom American Housewife.

Early life

DiMaggio was born to actor and writer Lou DiMaggio, and actress Loretta Fox.{{cite web|url=https://abc.com/shows/american-housewife/cast/daniel-dimaggio|title=Daniel DiMaggio | American Housewife|website=ABC}} In his personal time, he enjoys skateboarding,{{cite web|url=https://www.naludamagazine.com/daniel-dimaggio-interview/|title=ABC's "American Housewife" Daniel DiMaggio Interview - naludamagazine.com|website=www.naludamagazine.com}} running marathons{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9doUtznX6fk |url-status=live |title=American Housewife's Daniel DiMaggio visits the real Westport |website=YouTube |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103203929/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9doUtznX6fk |archivedate=January 3, 2020 |accessdate=January 3, 2020}} and baseball.{{cite web|url=https://starsandcelebs.com/2019/03/getting-to-know-daniel-dimaggio-oliver-otto-from-american-housewife/|title=Getting to know Daniel DiMaggio, Oliver Otto from 'American Housewife' - StarsAndCelebs.com|access-date=2019-12-18|archive-date=2019-12-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218205755/https://starsandcelebs.com/2019/03/getting-to-know-daniel-dimaggio-oliver-otto-from-american-housewife/|url-status=usurped}}

Daniel participates in Disney's Magic of Storytelling campaign{{cite web |url=http://partners.disney.com/magic-of-storytelling?cds |url-status=live |title=Magic of Storytelling {{!}} Disney Partners |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103213608/http://partners.disney.com/magic-of-storytelling?cds |archivedate=January 3, 2020 |accessdate=January 3, 2020}} aimed to encourage children to read.{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wamLWT5TVD4 |url-status=live |title=American Housewife's Daniel DiMaggio on the American Idol Crossover Episode |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103214123/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wamLWT5TVD4 |archivedate=January 3, 2020 |accessdate=January 3, 2020}}

Career

DiMaggio first started acting in commercials at the age of eight.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvgHNI3RRrY |url-status=live |title=Daniel DiMaggio |website=YouTube |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103215844/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvgHNI3RRrY |archivedate=January 3, 2020 |accessdate=January 3, 2020}} His first production role was in the short film Geisho in 2010. He guest starred on Burn Notice as a young Michael Westen.{{cite web |url=https://www.abqjournal.com/1274951/daniel-dimaggio-enjoys-role-on-comedy-american-housewife.html |url-status=live |title=Teen journey: Daniel DiMaggio enjoys role on comedy 'American Housewife' |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102151026/https://www.abqjournal.com/1274951/daniel-dimaggio-enjoys-role-on-comedy-american-housewife.html |archivedate=January 2, 2020 |accessdate=January 3, 2020}} He was also featured as a young Superman in the series Supergirl in 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/daniel-dimaggio/credits/983966|title=Daniel DiMaggio | TV Guide|website=TVGuide.com}} In 2017, he had a role in Daddy's Home 2 as Young Dusty.

In 2016, DiMaggio was cast as Oliver Otto, the middle child on the ABC family sitcom American Housewife. The show debuted on October 11, 2016, and ran for five seasons.{{cite web |url=https://abc.com/shows/american-housewife |url-status=live |title=American Housewife |website=American Broadcasting Company |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101123256/https://abc.com/shows/american-housewife |archivedate=January 1, 2020 |accessdate=January 3, 2020}} He has listed "The Maze" as his favorite episode.{{cite web|url=https://popculture.com/tv-shows/2019/12/14/american-housewife-star-daniel-dimaggio-dishes-season-4-working-closer-katy-mixon/|title='American Housewife' Star Daniel DiMaggio Dishes on Season 4, Working Closer With Katy Mixon (Exclusive)|website=TV}} As part of his role as Oliver Otto, DiMaggio has been studying ballet since the show debuted.{{Cite web|last=Miller|first=Bruce|title=Daniel DiMaggio of 'American Housewife' steps into a new world|url=https://siouxcityjournal.com/entertainment/television/daniel-dimaggio-of-american-housewife-steps-into-a-new-world/article_d1146b77-62e7-55a0-829f-d587cb478064.html|website=Sioux City Journal}} With no previous training, he took several classes a week to build his ability to perform on the show.{{Cite web|date=February 7, 2019|title=Interview: American Housewife's Daniel DiMaggio on Auditions and His Advice to Young Actors|url=https://www.dailyactor.com/interview/daniel-dimaggio-american-housewife/}}

In 2019, DiMaggio appeared on an episode of Celebrity Family Feud, with his American Housewife co-stars, taking on the cast of Descendants 3.{{cite web|url=https://www.familyfeud.com/2019/06/03/celebrity-family-feud-is-back/|title=Celebrity Family Feud Is Back!|date=June 3, 2019|website=Family Feud}}