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Tim Daly

Tim Daly is an American actor, producer, and director known for television roles in *Wings*, *Private Practice*, *The Sopranos*, and *Madam Secretary*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tim Daly is an American actor, producer, and director. He is best known for his television roles in *Wings*, *Private Practice*, *The Sopranos*, and *Madam Secretary*, as well as voicing Superman/Clark Kent in *Superman: The Animated Series*.

Early life and family

Tim Daly was born in New York City in 1956. He comes from an acting family; his father was actor James Daly, and his sister is actress Tyne Daly.

Career

Daly has worked across television, film, theatre, and voice acting. He is best known for playing Joe Hackett on the NBC sitcom *Wings*. He received an Emmy nomination for his role as J.T. Dolan on *The Sopranos*. He played Pete Wilder on *Private Practice* and Henry McCord on *Madam Secretary*.

Voice acting

Daly is also known for voicing Superman/Clark Kent in *Superman: The Animated Series*. This role added voice work to an already established live-action career.

Personal life

Daly has been married to Téa Leoni and was previously married to Amy Van Nostrand. He has children.

Key facts

  • Tim Daly is an American actor, producer, and director.
  • He is best known for his role as Joe Hackett on the sitcom *Wings*.
  • He voiced Superman/Clark Kent in *Superman: The Animated Series*.
  • He received an Emmy nomination for his role on *The Sopranos*.
  • He comes from an acting family; his father is James Daly and his sister is Tyne Daly.
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Canadian context

Tim Daly has appeared in internationally distributed American television series and films that have been widely viewed in Canada, including *Wings*, *The Sopranos*, *Private Practice*, and *Madam Secretary*.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tim Daly?
Tim Daly is an American actor, producer, and director known for television, film, theatre, and voice acting.
What is Tim Daly best known for?
He is best known for *Wings*, *Private Practice*, *The Sopranos*, *Madam Secretary*, and voicing Superman/Clark Kent.
When was Tim Daly born?
June 1, 1956.
Where was Tim Daly born?
New York City, New York, United States.
Is Tim Daly related to Tyne Daly?
Yes. Tyne Daly is his sister.
What character did Tim Daly play in Wings?
He played Joe Hackett in the NBC sitcom *Wings*.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004857/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupations, and selected credits including *The Fugitive*, *Basic*, and *Wings*.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004857/bio/
    Supports: Biography details including birth date, birthplace, family and voice role as Clark Kent/Superman.
  3. Primary Stages — https://www.primarystages.org/tim-daly-bio
    Supports: Theatre, film, and television credits including *Wings*, *The Sopranos*, *Private Practice*, and *Madam Secretary*.
  4. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/tim-daly/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, family background, and identification as actor known for *Wings*.
  5. The Creative Coalition — https://thecreativecoalition.org/tim-daly/
    Supports: Career highlights including *Wings*, *Superman: The Animated Series*, and *The Sopranos*.
  6. Bennington College — https://www.bennington.edu/bennington-network/outsized-impact/tim-daly
    Supports: Career overview, awards, and service as President of The Creative Coalition.
  7. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/timothy-daly/umc.cpc.4tidblc03mac2lsaoia15ipzc
    Supports: Credits for *Wings*, *Superman: The Animated Series*, *The Sopranos*, *Private Practice*, and *Madam Secretary*.