Danny A. Abeckaser ("Danny A") is an Israeli born and Brooklyn raised actor, writer and producer. Selective when it comes to the projects he works on, Abeckaser's first foray into cinema was 2010's Holy Rollers. Directed by Kevin Achs, Danny stars alongside Jesse Eisenberg and Justin Bartha in a story about a young man from an Orthodox Jewish community who is lured into becoming an Ecstasy dealer by a friend linked to an Israeli drug cartel. Following the film's success, Danny went on to land one of his better known roles as Dino Lapron in The Iceman, appearing alongside Ray Liotta, Winona Ryder, Chris Evans, and James Franco. To date, he regards the part as one of his favorite and most challenging roles. Abeckaser continued momentum and soon after finished a longtime project writing and co-producing the film Club Life, which was loosely based on his life as a New York nightclub power player. With two successful films under his belt, Danny was able to fulfill a lifelong dream when he was given the opportunity to work with the legendary Martin Scorsese on The Wolf of Wall Street. Abeckaser will reprise his work with Scorsese in the upcoming film The Irishman, set to release 2019. Most recently Abeckaser makes his directorial debut in the new film First We Take Brooklyn, co-starring AnnaLynne McCord, Harvey Keitel, Charlotte McKinney, Edoardo Ballerini, Stevie Gutman, and Kathrine Narducci. First We Take Brooklyn showcases the dark life faced by the lead character upon return to his hometown of Brooklyn and following an intense Israeli prison stint. "First We Take Brooklyn" will premiere in NYC this February, followed by a national theatrical release and then distribution via Sony Home Box Office in May 2018. Apart from acting, Abeckaser runs 2B Productions, which has produced nine films to date since its founding in 2013. Film highlights include the documentaries "Davi's Way" (starring Robert Davi), "The Last Shaman," as well as works "The Curse of Sleeping Beauty," "The Experimenter" and more. Abeckaser splits his time between New York and Los Angeles. Aside from his film career, he is well known for his participation in charitable initiatives. - IMDb Mini Biography By: SHADOW PR, The influence
