Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays: Biography in Details

Who Is Daniel Mays?

Daniel Mays is a British actor. He is popularly known for playing the role of Jason in the 2002 British drama film All or Nothing.

Similarly, he is also known for his roles in  Made in Dagenham, Ashes to Ashes, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Daniel Mays- Bio, Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

Daniel Mays was born on 31 March 1978 in Epping, Essex, England. As of 2024, he is 45 years old.

He is British by nationality and his ethnicity is caucasian. Similarly, his zodiac sign is Aries.

Moreover, he was born to his mother Toni Mays, however, there is no info about his father. However, it comes to know that his father is an electrician whereas his mother is a bank cashier. Similarly, as per his siblings, he has three brothers.

Speaking about his educational background, he attended the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. Later, he joined the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and graduated in 2000 with an Acting Diploma.

Daniel Mays-Professional Life, Careers

Daniel began his career playing the role of Patrick Nuffy in the British comedy show Fist of Fun. In 2000, he portrayed the role of Kevin in the British television soap opera EastEnders which was created by Julia Smith and Tony Holland.

He began his big screen by appearing in the movie Pearl Harbor as a pilot. He came into the limelight after he was cast in both All or Nothing and Vera Drake.

Moreover, in 2005, Daniel Mays starred in the BBC drama Rehab. Later, he was seen as Michael Myshkin in Channel 4’s adaptation of David Peace’s Red Riding trilogy in 2008. That year, he shared the screen with Riz Ahmed in an independent British crime film Shifty. He also got nominations for a best-supporting actor at the British Independent Film Awards.

In 2013, he was seen in Nick Payne’s Same Deep Water As Me at the Donmar Warehouse alongside Nigel Lindsay. Similarly, in 2016, he portrayed the role of Aston in Harold Pinter’s play The Caretaker which was directed by Matthew Warchus at The Old Vic Theatre in London alongside Timothy Spall and George MacKay.

In addition, he made his musical debut as Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls in 2023. That same year, he was seen in the  British true crime drama television series, The Long Shadow.

Daniel Mays-Net Worth, Salary

Talking about his earnings, he has earned a good amount of money as a professional actor. As of 2024, his estimated net worth is around $5 million.

Most of his earnings are from his acting career, movies, television series, and other business ventures. The info about his salary is under review.

Rumors, Controversy

Daniel Mays has not been involved in controversy till now. He keeps his personal life private and has successfully kept away himself from unnecessary controversy and activities that can hamper his career and profile.

Body Features Height, Weight

Daniel Mays has maintained a good body shape and stands at a decent height. He has a height of 6 feet 2 inches and weighs around 85 kg.

Similarly, he has brown hair and brown color eyes. His other body measurements are 40-30-15 inches. The info about his dress size and shoe size is under review.

Social Media

Daniel Mays is quite active on social sites. He has more than 124.3k followers on Twitter whereas he holds around 114k followers on Instagram. However, he is not available on Facebook.

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