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Danny's
first performance was in his High School production aged just 15. It
won him the 'Albert Finney Cup Of Drama' award for his portrayal of
'Dr Crubicle' in 'I was a teenage Jeckyll and Hyde'.
After
School he decided to join the 'Oldham Theatre Workshop', and was
tutored by David Johnson for 4 years.
At
19, Danny joined a local Actors agency called 'Laine Management' in
Manchester. At the same time he began studying for a (Bsc) Hons
degree in psychology.
David
Johnson decided to put on a showcase for family and friends. 'Inherit
The Wind' featured Danny as Lawyer 'Drummond', and was staged at 'The
Dance House' Theatre- in Manchester. Fortunately a casting director
from the TV soap 'Emmerdale' was present in the audience.
Danny
was later asked to audition for 'Emmerdale' and Landed 3 episodes in
the show. This was to be his first T.V job.
6
months later there were open auditions being held for a new type of
fly-on-the-wall Drama being created by 'Tony Garnett' (producer of
'Kes', 'Ballykissangel', and 'This Life'). After reading for a few
characters, Danny was later recalled for a lead character called
'Dean Wishaw'- a cocky P.C starting out in the Police Force. 4
auditions later, he got the part. 'The Cops' went on to win 2 BAFTA
awards for the 'Best Television Drama Series' category of both
1999 and in 2000, along with receiving an RTS award for the 'Best
Television Drama Series'
of 2000.
Since
working on 'The Cops', Danny has appeared in various T.V and Theatre
shows, including Coronation Street, A&E, Heartbeat, Peak
Practice, and Red Cap.
His
Theatre Work includes performances at 'The Contact Theatre',
receiving a nomination for Best Newcomer at the M.E.N awards, plus
working at the 'Sheffield Crucible'.
At
aged 25, Danny auditioned for a regular role in the hit ITV Drama
series 'Where The Heart
Is'. After 3 auditions at LWT in London,
he landed his next leading role. 'Where The Heart Is', watched by
over 8 million viewers, featured him as the young 'Joe Beresford'.
After a further 4 series , Danny continues working within Television,
Theatre and Film, and is represented by Cole Kitchenn. For
more information please visit www.colekitchenn.com
Danny's
Acting Representatives
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