But every actor has to start somewhere, and for Danny Glover, it was a small role in Don Siegel’s biographical thriller Escape from Alcatraz. Based on a true story, Escape from Alcatraz tells ...

Clint Eastwood's biographical prison drama Escape From Alcatraz ... McGoohan and even features an early appearance from Danny Glover in his film debut. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT ...

Directed by Don Siegel, this iconic film is based on John Campbell Bruce’s 1963 account of the infamous Alcatraz prison ... Bay Area screen legend — Danny Glover — in his film debut.

Funnily enough, this reversed the roles between him and Danny Glover, who stars in "Lethal Weapon" as Roger Murtaugh. While Glover had a small role as an inmate in "Escape from Alcatraz," Thibeau ...