Danny and I became friends in 1970. If I have 10% as many people care about me than care for Danny then I’ll be a success. 
I’ll miss you. 

Danny and his sister Stacy were such a delight to babysit. I will never forget the panic call I got from Danny when he was sitting the neighborhood trouble makers. I went over and helped calm Danny down and got everything under control.  Danny was just too nice to handle the little Troublemakers! I don't remember Danny ever being anything but a wonderful person to whomever he met. Going to miss you!

I worked with Danny at Mad Cow Theatre and Theatre Winter Haven. When I knew Danny was cast in a show with me, I knew the whole experience was going to be more fun! Danny was a genius on stage and a down-to-earth, sweet, funny friend off stage. The Central Florida theatre community is less bright by not having Danny in it. We dedicated our opening night performance of "Little Women" at St. Luke's to our dear friend, Danny. We felt his presence encouraging us on. Miss you, friend.

I first met Danny in 2011 and, as with everyone, I was instantly drawn to this ball of sunshine and life! We’ve done many shows together and shared many a dressing room. My fondest and most cherished memories of Danny will always be our chats in the dressing room during what ended up being our last show together. We talked about our lives, our husbands, and of course other people! He was such remarkable comic genius. I at a loss to name another actor that I have met that can walk onstage, do nothing, and still get a laugh. I never told him how much of an inspiration he was to me in that aspect. And for that I regret. But he was also a superb tenor that could get to your very soul. The theatre, the world is a great deal darker without this wonderful wonderful man in it. I will never forget you, Danny.

From the moment I walked into Theatre Winter Haven, Danny was a bright light. His laugh and kindness were infectious. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to know and work with Danny onstage. His presence will always be felt in the wings. ❤️

I met Danny while working at Disney and we had an instant friendship. His infectious laugh and smile would light up a room! We spent many great times together as neighbors and even roommates for a short time but we were more like family. I will never forget his love of pies and musicals! My dear friend, thank you for being in my life as you will be missed. My condolences to John and Danny's families for their loss.

Danny and I were roommates for about three years after I graduated college. Our group of friends was inseparable during that time. Danny was a bit older, but you'd never know it from his energy and enthusiasm for life. He was also the best tour guide to the Twin Cities an out-of-stater could hope for.  He could be bubbly, witty, pious, naughty, determined, stubborn, observant, sentimental, thoughtful, patient and exasperated, all in the span of an hour.  He was a talented performer, but his best role was himself - larger than life and funny, funny, funny.  He could take a joke better than anyone, and he could tease a person too, but would be instantly alarmed if he thought he'd hurt your feelings. He was always sincere; he loved God and he loved people. I loved him and will miss him very much. 

Only did one play with Danny but it was special.  We had a director who was a mess and Danny helped with keeping the cast together and a wonderful occasional sarcastic joke.   I'm glad that on social media I got to be in contact again.  And the acting community lost an incredible , truly gifted actor.   

OBITUARY

Daniel Craig Villnow

March 4, 1961 – January 23, 2019

Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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