Chicago Fire Alum Daniel Kyri Biography

Daniel Kyri is a Jeff-nominated Chicago-born actor, writer/director, filmmaker, and singer who stars as Darren Ritter on Chicago Fire.

The 26-years-old actor has starred in numerous hit films and television series, including Chicago P.D and Chicago Med.

Daniel Kyri Age and Parents

Daniel Kyri was born on October 10, 1995, in the United States, making his age 26 years old. His parents raised him in some parts of America.

The actor holds an American nationality. The 5 feet 7 inches singer is also recognized by his nickname, DK.

The Chicago native is managed by Etcetera & Company and represented by Stewart Talent Chicago & LA. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from a public US state university.

And after completing his education, Daniel got engaged in the film industry.

Career Details: TV Series & Movies

Kyri initially performed in theatre before getting involved in the showbiz industry. He performed in Objects in the Mirror at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, which helped him get nominated for the 2017 Joseph Jefferson Equity Award for Principal Actor. Besides, Daniel debuted on the big screen by appearing in Perfect Day as Desmond.

Daniel has worked in many films and television series. Following year, he starred in Unexpected. The actor got his breakthrough after landing the role of Lane Tucker in the television series Chicago Med, released in 2018.

His notable roles in tv series can be seen in The T, Chicago P.D, The Thing About Harry, Acting for a Cause, and Chicago Fire.

The Chicago Fire stars Jason Drucker, Monica Raymund, and Nicole Forester. On the other hand, the Perfect Day cast also is interested in directing and producing films. And his works can be seen in the tv mini-series, The T. He has also appeared in Kid Nation.

Does Daniel Kyri Have A Wife?

The Chicago Med cast seems to be a single man who does not have a wife or a partner. However, in his Instagram bio, Kyri has mentioned that he is Dad and Annie Ilonzeh is mom.

Similarly, Annie has also written I’m Mom, Dad’s other half @danielkyri. Moreover, they have shared various cute snaps, leaving people thinking they might be dating each other.

As Annie is his co-actor in Chicago Fire, Kyri and Annie might have written it in relation to their on-screen role. So, their work together in the respective series might have helped their bond stronger.

He is a Queer

Daniel identifies himself as queer. He came out of the closet and revealed his sexuality during the show.

Previously, he created a web series The T that displayed the dynamics of a relationship between a transgender woman and a queer Black man, which was portrayed by Kyri.

The show motivated him to come out of the closet.

“Because my web series felt like a kind of coming out. This historic moment in the context of the ‘One Chicago’ world, for this Black, male character to come out as gay in this blue-collar, first-responder world, I wanted to do it justice.”

Kyri said.

Daniel Kyri Net Worth Explored

Active since 2014, Daniel has worked in various hit films and series that have surely helped him earn a good fortune. 

The T cast has a fair net worth which is speculated to be around $500,000 to $1 million. And the average salary of an actor in the United States is $50866. So, as an actor, Kyro might be making in the same range.

Likewise, Daniel has produced and directed a series. So an American director has an average salary of $136,435 per year while a producer has a moderate pay of $72,115 per year.

Kyri has worked in Chicago Med, Chicago P.D, and Chicago Fire series. So, his work on these projects has surely paid him well.

And according to the Influencer Marketing Hub, the multitalented personality earns around $438 – $730 from a single sponsored post on Instagram.