For over four decades, Jeff Daniels has wowed audiences with his immense range as an actor.

Not only that, but Daniels recently released his seventh studio album (yes, he’s amusiciantoo).

Is there anything he can’t do?

Jeff Daniels at the Golden Globes

Well, here’s what you don’t know aboutJeff Daniels.

The ability to take a roomful of strangers on a journey is fascinating to me."

With the full support of his family, Daniels made the move and started his career on stage.

jeff daniels at premiere for fly away home

He explained, “The three of them were going, ‘OK, we’re stepping in.

You’re not gonna do this movie.

We’re gonna get you out of it.

Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels at premiere for Dumb and Dumber To

You’re on the Oscar trail to be nominated’.”

“I wanted to do comedy.

“I wanted people to pay attention [with this record],” he toldCleveland.com.

Jeff Daniels performing at New York City club

Otherwise, we’re gonna live in a country that I don’t want to live in.”

“I couldn’t have predicted that.

I knew it would help,” he toldCollider.

jeff daniels at premiere of the newsroom

That point thankfully didn’t come, thanks to an impromptu audition during abreakfastmeeting withNewsroomcreator, Aaron Sorkin.

“[Raising kids] slows you down,” Daniels toldPeople.

jeff daniels with family at 101 dalmatians premiere