Dan Harrington

Dan Harrington (born December 6, 1945) is a professional poker player, best known for winning the Main Event at the 1995 World Series of Poker. He has earned one World Poker Tour title, two WSOP bracelets, and over six million dollars in tournament cashes in his poker career. He is also a member of the Poker Hall of Fame.

Dan Harrington
Dan Harrington in the World Series of Poker in 2005
Nickname(s)Action Dan
ResidenceSanta Monica, California
Born (1945-12-06) December 6, 1945
Cambridge, Massachusetts
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)2
Final table(s)5
Money finish(es)12
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
Winner, 1995
World Poker Tour
Title(s)1
Final table(s)2
Money finish(es)9

Harrington chose his own nickname "Action Dan" even though he is known for being a tight conservative player. He is a distant cousin to both professional golfer Pádraig Harrington and former NFL quarterback Joey Harrington.

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