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Daniel Mays

Acting

11.5 Popularity Mar 31, 1978 (47 years old) Epping, Essex, England, UK

Daniel Mays was born on March 31, 1978 in Epping, Essex, England as Daniel Alan Mays. He is an actor, known for The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn (2011), The Bank Job (2008) and Atonement (2007). He has performed five plays at the Royal Court Theatre in London including two in the ...

Biography

Daniel Mays was born on March 31, 1978 in Epping, Essex, England as Daniel Alan Mays. He is an actor, known for The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn (2011), The Bank Job (2008) and Atonement (2007). He has performed five plays at the Royal Court Theatre in London including two in the theatre's 50th Anniversary year in parts that were specifically written for him. He won the Best Actor prize at the Palmare Television Festival 2003 for his performance in the hard hitting improvised BBC film Rehab. He has made two films with the acclaimed British director Mike Leigh. All or Nothing (2002) and the 1950s abortion drama, Vera Drake (2004), which received 3 Academy Award Nominations, the Golden Lion Award for Best Film, 3 Bafta Awards and 6 British Independent Film Awards including Best British Independent Film. Son of Toni Mays.

Filmography 92

2025
Lynley TV

as DCI Brian Nies

2025
The Thursday Murder Club Movie

as Chris Hudson

2025
2025
VE Day 80 TV

as Self

2025
A Thousand Blows TV

as William 'Punch' Lewis

2024
Moonflower Murders TV

as Locke / Chubb

2024
2024
Franklin TV

as Edward Bancroft

2024
Rob Beckett's Smart TV TV

as Self - Guest

2023
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Movie

as Fetcher (voice)

2023
2023
The Long Shadow TV

as Sydney Jackson

2022
2022
Maryland Movie

as PC Moody

2022
Magpie Murders TV

as Locke / Chubb

2020
Des TV

as DCI Peter Jay

2020
The Kemps: All True Movie

as Self

2020
White Lines TV

as Marcus

2020
Code 404 TV

as DI John Major

Photos 2

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday March 31, 1978 (47 years old)
Place of Birth Epping, Essex, England, UK
Also Known As Daniel Alan Mays, Danny Mays, 丹尼爾·梅斯 and 2 more
Years Active 2001 - 2025
Popularity 11.5
Career Stats
92 Total Credits
52 Movie Roles
40 TV Roles
2 Photos