Braden Danner is an American actor, writer, director and producer who has worked in theatre, television, and film. He is a graduate of The USC School of Cinematic Arts. He gained critical acclaim for his performances on the stage and screen in roles such as Oliver in Oliver! on Broadway, Gavroche in the Original Broadway Cast of Les Misérables, and Buddy McGillis in ABC's One Life to Live, for which he was nominated for The Young Artist Award.