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Danny Darst (born Daniel Dean Darst; Oregon) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and composer whose career spans country music, film, television, and theatre. He wrote two number-one country hits—Roll On Big Mama (recorded by Joe Stampley) and Black Sheep of the Family (co-written with Robert Altman and recorded by John Anderson)—and composed music for films by directors Jonathan Demme and Robert Altman.[1][2]

As an actor, Darst is known for recurring collaborations with both directors, appearing in The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Short Cuts (1993), and Cookie's Fortune (1999).[3][1]

Early life

Danny Darst was born Daniel Dean Darst in Oregon and raised across the logging camps, loading docks, and produce fields of the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. His musical sensibility was shaped during years spent driving an 18-wheeler.[1]

Music career

Songwriting and Nashville

Darst established himself as a staff songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee. His song Roll On Big Mama, recorded by Joe Stampley, reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1975.[1] Black Sheep of the Family, co-written with Robert Altman and recorded by John Anderson, also reached number one, peaking on December 17, 1983.[2] He additionally wrote "Blue Mercedes" for Johnny Duncan.[1]

Darst also composed and performed "Scottsville Express" for Russ Meyer's 1975 film Supervixens, and contributed music to Jonathan Demme's Melvin and Howard and Something Wild (1986).[1]

Discography

Darst has released recordings through Steering Wheel Records, including:

  • American Songwriter
  • Danny Darst (Songs from Exit 10 the Play)
  • Desert Jazz

Acting career

Theatre

In 1981, Darst appeared in 2 by South, written by Frank South and starring Leo Burmester and Alfre Woodard. Playing his own original songs in the production, The New York Times described his performance as "a chilling, hallucinatory embodiment of the protagonist's phantom dreams."[4] The production marked Robert Altman's debut as a theatre director, running in both Los Angeles and New York City.[4]

Film

Darst's screen acting career began with Jonathan Demme's 1980 film Handle with Care. He subsequently appeared in Demme's The Silence of the Lambs (1991) as Sergeant Tate,[3] The Manchurian Candidate, and Swing Shift (1984, as Deacon).[1]

Through his relationship with Robert Altman, Darst appeared in O.C. and Stiggs (1987), Short Cuts (1993, as Aubrey Bell), The Gingerbread Man (1998, as Sheriff Hope), and Cookie's Fortune (1999, as Billy Cox).[1][5]

Television

On television, Darst starred as Captain Randolph Southard in the CBS telefilm The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (1988), directed by Robert Altman.[1] He appeared in the pilot for Fox's Models Inc. (1994) and had a recurring role as Monty in Melrose Place (Fox, 1995–1996).[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Director Notes
1975 Supervixens — Russ Meyer Wrote/performed "Scottsville Express"
1980 Handle with Care — Jonathan Demme Feature film debut
1984 Swing Shift Deacon Jonathan Demme Credited as Daniel Dean Darst
1986 Something Wild — Jonathan Demme Composed music
1987 O.C. and Stiggs Schwab commercial singer Robert Altman
1988 The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Capt. Randolph Southard Robert Altman CBS telefilm
1991 The Silence of the Lambs Sergeant Tate Jonathan Demme Academy Award Best Picture winner
1993 Short Cuts Aubrey Bell Robert Altman
1994 Models Inc. Jimmy Kester — Fox pilot
1995–1996 Melrose Place Monty (recurring) — Fox television series
1998 The Gingerbread Man Sheriff Hope Robert Altman
1999 Cookie's Fortune Billy Cox Robert Altman

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Danny Darst". AllMusic. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  2. ^ a b Coyne, Kevin John (July 17, 2023). "Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: John Anderson, "Black Sheep"". Country Universe. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Farley, Lloyd (July 21, 2024). "The Most Terrifying Part of The Silence of the Lambs Isn't the One You Think". Collider.
  4. ^ a b "One-Act Dramas: 2 by South". The New York Times. October 15, 1981. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  5. ^ "Danny Darst". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 22, 2026.

Category:American male singer-songwriters Category:American country singer-songwriters Category:American male film actors Category:American male television actors Category:American stage actors Category:American composers Category:Actors from Oregon Category:Singer-songwriters from Oregon Category:Living people

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