Daniel Breaker (born June 2, 1980) is an American actor and comedian, best known for playing Donkey in Shrek the Musical. Beginning his career in 2002 immediately after graduating from Juilliard, Breaker has performed in Off-Broadway, London, and U.S. regional theatre productions. He performed in 5 plays at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington D.C. His first major role was the Youth, protagonist of the Off-Broadway premiere of Passing Strange, in which he won an Obie in 2008 for his performance. Hewasthennominated for a Tony for the show's Broadway transfer, in which he again played the Youth; he also played this role in Spike Lee's filmed version of the musical. Breaker has also been a guest star on TV. 　　One of his most recognizable roles was Donkey in the original Broadway production of Shrek the Musical, which ran from November 2008 through January 2010. He starred alongside long-time Broadway stars Brian d'Arcy James, Sutton Foster,JohnTartagliaandChristopher Sieber. He earned a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, for his portrayal.His voice canbeheardontheoriginal cast recording of the show.He has also appeared in the plays Well and Cymbeline.In 2009, he co-hosted the Obie Awards.