Glover's mother, daughter of a midwife, was born in Louisville, Georgia and graduated from Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. His parents, both postal workers, were active in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), working to advance equal rights. Glover was born in San Francisco, CA, the son of Carrie (Hunley) and James Glover. He has also received nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards, four Grammy Awards, and a Daytime Emmy Award. Additionally, Glover has received numerous accolades, including the NAACP's President's Award and the Cuban National Medal of Friendship by the Cuban Council of State. In 2022, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences honored Glover with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. He is also an active supporter of various political causes. Glover has prominent supporting roles in Silverado, Witness, A Rage in Harlem, Dreamgirls, Shooter, Death at a Funeral, Beyond the Lights, Sorry to Bother You, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, The Dead Don't Die, Lonesome Dove and Jumanji: The Next Level.

He also had leading roles in his films included The Color Purple, To Sleep with Anger, Predator 2, Angels in the Outfield, and Operation Dumbo Drop. He is widely known for his lead role as Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon film series. Danny Lebern Glover ( / ˈ ɡ l ʌ v ər/ born July 22, 1946) is an American actor, film director, and political activist.