Danny Miller (actor)
Daniel Benedict Miller[1] (born 2 January 1991)[1] is an English actor. He is known for portraying the role of Aaron Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, for which he has won the British Soap Award for Best Actor in 2011, 2012 and 2016.
Danny Miller | |
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 Danny Miller in 2009 | |
| Born | 2 January 1991 Stockport, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Television | Emmerdale (2008–2012, 2014–) |
Career
In 2007, Miller made his television debut when he played Kyle Brown in the BBC drama series Grange Hill. He appeared in 8 episodes.
In 2008, Miller began portraying the role of Aaron Livesy on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. In 2011, he announced that he was leaving Emmerdale and his last appearance would be in spring 2012.[2]
On 22 October 2011, alongside his family, Miller appeared on the ITV game show All Star Family Fortunes. From December 2012 to January 2013, he starred as Prince Charming in the pantomime production of Cinderella at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool.[3] Later in 2013, he appeared in the ITV drama Lightfields. In April 2014, Miller played William in the BBC production of Jamaica Inn. Miller joined the cast of Scott & Bailey, in late 2013, as series regular Rob Waddington.[4] He appeared in the series until 2014.
In April 2014, Miller agreed to return to Emmerdale and reprised his role as Aaron Livesy later that year.[5] His return scenes aired on 14 August 2014.
Personal life
In 2011, Miller co-founded the charity Once Upon a Smile with Daniel Jillings in memory of former Emmerdale producer Gavin Blyth.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Grange Hill | Kyle Brown | 8 Episodes |
| 2008–2012, 2014–present | Emmerdale | Aaron Dingle | Series Regular, 380+ Episodes |
| 2011 | All Star Family Fortunes | Himself | Contestant |
| 2013 | Lightfields | Tom | Main Cast, 5 Episodes |
| 2013–2014 | Scott & Bailey | Sgt. Rob Waddington | Main Cast, 7 Episodes |
| 2014 | Jamaica Inn | William | 3 Episodes |
| 2016 | Cruel Summer | Nicholas | Feature Film |
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Cinderella | Prince Charming | Grand Theatre, Blackpool |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Film or series | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nominated | Inside Soap Awards | Best Newcomer | Emmerdale | Aaron Livesy |
| Nominated | TV Quick & TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Newcomer | |||
| 2010 | Nominated | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | ||
| Nominated | British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance | |||
| Nominated | British Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | |||
| Won | TV Quick & TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | |||
| Won | TV Quick & TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Storyline (Aaron's Self Gay Loathing) | |||
| Won | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | |||
| Nominated | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | |||
| Won | Inside Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance (Aaron's Confession) | |||
| Nominated | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | |||
| Won | TV Times Awards | Favourite Newcomer | |||
| Nominated | TV Now Awards | Favourite Male Soap Star | |||
| 2011 | Won | All About Soap Awards | Best Actor | ||
| Won | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | |||
| Nominated | British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance | |||
| Nominated | British Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | |||
| Nominated | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | |||
| Won | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | |||
| Won | Inside Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance (Jackson's Choice) | |||
| Nominated | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | |||
| Won | TV Times Awards | Favourite Soap Star | |||
| Nominated | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | |||
| Won | Digital Spy Readers' Awards | Best Actor[7] | |||
| 2012 | Nominated | All About Soap Awards | Best Actor | ||
| Won | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | |||
| 2015 | Won | All About Soap Awards | Best Moment 2014 – Robert Kisses Aaron | ||
| Won | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | |||
| 2016 | Won | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | ||
| Won | British Soap Awards | Best Male Dramatic Performance | |||
| Nominated | British Soap Awards | Best Onscreen Partnership (with Ryan Hawley) | |||
| Won | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | |||
| Nominated | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | |||
| Won | Inside Soap Awards | Best Partnership (with Ryan Hawley) | |||
| Won | TV Times Awards | Favourite Soap Star[8] | |||
| 2017 | Nominated | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | ||
| Nominated | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | |||
| Nominated | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor[9] | |||
| Won | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor[10] | |||
| Nominated | Inside Soap Awards | Best Partnership (with Ryan Hawley)[11] | |||
| Won | TV Times Awards | Favourite Soap Star[12][13] | |||
| Won | Digital Spy Readers' Awards | Best Actor[14] | |||
| Won | Digital Spy Readers' Awards | Best Soap Relationship (with Ryan Hawley)[14] | |||
| 2018 | Nominated | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance[15] |
- Note: At the British Soap Awards, in categories such as Best Storyline, Best Single Episode and Spectacular Scene, the nomination is credited to the producers, writers or director.[16]
References
- "'It's not every day you get your bottom pinched by Lesley Sharp!'". Hull Daily Mail. 20 April 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- "'Emmerdale' star Danny Miller to leave soap – Emmerdale News – Soaps". Digital Spy. 18 November 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- "What's on | Grand Theatre Blackpool". Blackpoolgrand.co.uk. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- Charlotte Grant-West (24 December 2012). "Former 'Emmerdale' star Danny Miller joins 'Scott & Bailey'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- Kilkelly, Daniel. (2014-04-04) Emmerdale: Danny Miller returning as Aaron Livesy. Digitalspy.co.uk. Retrieved on 2016-02-17.
- Once Upon a Smile – Our Story. Onceuponasmile.org.uk (2015-07-06). Retrieved on 2016-02-17.
- "Digital Spy reader awards: The winners!". 21 December 2011.
- "The winners of the 2016 TV Times Awards winners are..." 2 December 2016.
- "2017 Winners". TV Choice Awards.
- "Revealed – the winners of the Inside Soap Awards 2017! – Inside Soap". 6 November 2017.
- "Inside Soap Awards 2017 shortlist is revealed". 31 October 2017.
- "TV Times Awards 2017".
- "'Doctor Foster has changed my life,' says Suranne Jones as she claims two TV Times awards". 4 December 2017.
- "Emmerdale almost achieves clean sweep at Reader Awards". 29 December 2017.
- "Corrie's Barbara Knox gets an NTAs nomination". 9 January 2018.
- "British Soap Awards". IMDb.com. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
External links
- Danny Miller on IMDb
- Danny Miller on Twitter
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Adam Woodyatt |
British Soap Award for Best Actor 2016 |
Succeeded by John Middleton |
| Preceded by Scott Maslen |
British Soap Award for Best Actor 2011–2012 |
Succeeded by Alan Halsall |