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Daniel Mays
Born March 31, 1978 in Epping, United Kingdom (48 years old)
Theatre
Daniel Mays is an English actor who has had television roles in EastEnders (2000), Rehab (2005), Red Riding (2008), Ashes to Ashes (2010), Outcasts (2011), Mrs Biggs, Line of Duty, Des and White Lines (2020), and film roles in Pearl Harbor (2001), All or Nothing (2002), Vera Drake (2004), Shifty, Made in Dagenham, Byzantium (2012), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and The Thursday Murder Club (2025).
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Career Trajectory
Daniel Mays emerged as a significant talent in British theatre before transitioning to acclaimed work in film and television, where he has demonstrated remarkable versatility across genres and character types. His performances are marked by psychological precision and emotional authenticity, whether in intimate dramatic roles or ensemble pieces. Now an established figure in contemporary British performance, Mays continues to select projects that challenge and expand his artistic range.
At a Glance
- Discipline
- Actor
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Born
- 1978 · Epping, United Kingdom
Training & Education
Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Engagements
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