Daniel Ray Allen Cooksey Jr. (born November 2, 1975)[1] is an American actor and musician.

He is best known for his roles in television shows, such as Diff'rent Strokes (during the final three seasons), The Cavanaughs, Xiaolin Showdown, and Salute Your Shorts, for providing the voice of Montana "Monty" Max in Tiny Toon Adventures, and for his role as a friend to the young John Connor in Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

[2] When Cooksey was eight years old, his mother moved to Los Angeles with the intention of pursuing a career in country music.

[3] He auditioned successfully for Diff'rent Strokes, being cast as Sam McKinney, a part he played for the last three seasons.

[2] He also played Kevin Cavanaugh in The Cavanaughs,[2] Bobby Budnick in Salute Your Shorts,[2] John Connor's friend Tim in Terminator 2: Judgment Day,[2] the title character in The Further Adventures of SuperTed, Montana Max in Tiny Toon Adventures, Milo Kamalani on Pepper Ann, Jack Spicer in Xiaolin Showdown,[2] and the title character in Dave the Barbarian.