DANA O’NEAL is a seasoned SAG and Equity actor with over 45 stage credits, including performances at Long Wharf Theatre and Off-Broadway’s The Actor’s Theater. His screen work includes appearances in television shows like New Amsterdam, as well as various films and commercials. Dana can be seen locally in Medicare and Goodwin University Nursing Program commercials. His talent extends to opera, with three productions to his credit, including at Yale, where he notably played the butler in The Merry Widow starring Miss America. For eight years, Dana was a core member of the improv group Murder by Invitation, performing interactive murder mysteries in diverse venues. Recently, he appeared in his first music video, filmed at CT PBS!

An experienced acting instructor, Dana played a significant role in securing Will Friedle (Boy Meets World) his first agent. He holds a bachelor’s degree in performing arts from Central Connecticut State University and studied theater directing at Yale. A multi-award winner at IMTA (International Model and Talent Association), he now serves as a judge. Dana starred as the lead in the short film TUESDAY, which screened at several international film festivals, including in Italy. He is also the playwright of THE DAY BEFORE FOREVER and has directed productions of OUR TOWN, DINNER WITH FRIENDS, and PVT. WARS. A member of the Hollywood Winner Circle, Dana is a mentee of actor James Ciccone.