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Ben Daniels
Actor
Born June 10, 1964 in Nuneaton (62)
Theatre
Ben Daniels is a distinguished British actor whose commanding presence and interpretive depth have made him a fixture of the National Theatre and a sought-after talent across stage, television, and film for four decades.
8 Signature RolesSignature Roles
Spotlight
Defining moments and milestones
Career Trajectory
Ben Daniels trained at LAMDA and emerged as a significant stage talent in the early 1990s, earning an Olivier Award nomination for *Never the Sinner* before establishing himself as a cornerstone of the National Theatre repertory. His 2001 Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in *All My Sons* marked his ascendancy to the front rank of British theatre, a position he has maintained through landmark roles in Miller, Laclos, and Kramer, while simultaneously building a formidable television presence in prestige drama including *The Crown*, *House of Cards*, and *The Exorcist*. Now in his sixth decade, Daniels remains an active and sought-after interpreter of complex masculine roles, moving fluidly between the classical repertory and contemporary work.
Career Highlight
Laurence Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor for Chris Keller in *All My Sons* (National Theatre, 2001)
Training & Education
Stratford College (A-levels in theatre studies and English literature, 1980–1982); London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
Available Performances
Recordings featuring Ben Daniels in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.