Daniel Mays
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A British actor and one of England's most reliable and versatile character performers. He has appeared in prestige films including Sam Mendes's '1917' (2019), Steven Spielberg's 'The Adventures of Tintin' (2011) and 'Mr. Nobody' (2009). On television he is a fixture of acclaimed British drama, from 'Line of Duty' to 'Good Omens'. Equally at home in working-class realism, comedy and genre, he brings an everyman intensity and quick emotional range to his roles. An English actor of considerable craft, he is prized for the depth and truthfulness he lends to supporting parts.
Daniel Mays
40 Movies
39 Series
A British actor and one of England's most reliable and versatile character performers. He has appeared in prestige films including Sam Mendes's '1917' (2019), Steven Spielberg's 'The Adventures of Tintin' (2011) and 'Mr. Nobody' (2009). On television he is a fixture of acclaimed British drama, from 'Line of Duty' to 'Good Omens'. Equally at home in working-class realism, comedy and genre, he brings an everyman intensity and quick emotional range to his roles. An English actor of considerable craft, he is prized for the depth and truthfulness he lends to supporting parts.
Movies
Plays Booth
Shelter
2026
Plays Sergeant Sanders
1917
2019
Plays Allan / Pirate Flunky #1 (voice)
The Adventures of Tintin
2011
Plays Bert the Doorman
A Good Year
2006
Plays Tivik
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016
Plays Tommy Nettle
Atonement
2007
Plays Fetcher (voice)
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
2023
Plays Pilot #3
Pearl Harbor
2001
Plays Blenkinsop
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
2010
Plays Chris Hudson
The Thursday Murder Club
2025
Plays Dean West
The Rhythm Section
2020
Plays Dave Shilling
The Bank Job
2008
Plays Young Journalist
Mr. Nobody
2009
Plays Barnaby
Victor Frankenstein
2015
Plays Nathan Bartnick
Welcome to the Punch
2013
Plays Frankie
The Infiltrator
2016
Plays Noel
Byzantium
2013
Plays Eddie O'Grady
Made in Dagenham
2010
Plays Geoff
Your Christmas or Mine?
2022
Plays George Flood
The Limehouse Golem
2016
Plays Dr. Livesey
Treasure Island
2012
Plays Colin
Swimming with Men
2018
Plays Jason
All or Nothing
2002
Plays Private Walker
Dad's Army
2016
Plays Sid
Vera Drake
2004
Plays Danny
Fisherman's Friends
2019
Plays Moody
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
2026
Plays Martin
The Secret Life of Words
2005
Plays Geoff
Your Christmas or Mine 2
2023
Plays Yeti
The Firm
2009
Plays Pool Guy
The Best Man
2005
Plays Lias
Two for Joy
2018
Plays Jim Hunter
Middletown
2007
Plays Ronald Biggs
Mrs Biggs
2012
Plays Moz Burnside
Beneath the Skin
2005
Plays Chris
Shifty
2008
Plays Tommy Ward
Common
2014
Plays PC Moody
Maryland
2022
Plays DS Steven Grant
Class of '76
2005
TV Shows
Plays DI John Major
Code 404
2020
Plays Lee
Temple
2019
Plays William 'Punch' Lewis
A Thousand Blows
2025
Plays Carter Krantz
Funland
2005
Plays Marcus
White Lines
2020
Plays Cass Cromwell
Outcasts
2011
Plays Edward Bancroft
Franklin
2024
Plays Jim Keats
Ashes to Ashes
2008
Plays Cullen
Guerrilla
2017
Plays Anthony De La Mer
Porters
2017
Plays Chubb / Locke
Moonflower Murders
2024
Plays Sgt Danny Waldron
Line of Duty
2012
Plays Arthur Young
Good Omens
2019
Plays Rob Black
Plus One
2009
Plays Ronald Biggs
Mrs Biggs
2012
Plays Locke / Chubb
Magpie Murders
2022
Plays John Worboys
Believe Me
2026
Plays Bill
Born to Kill
2017
Plays DCI Brian Nies
Lynley
2025
Plays Samuel Pepys
The Great Fire
2014
Plays Fred
Lord of the Flies
2026
Plays Eddie Mottram
Public Enemies
2012
Plays DCI Peter Jay
Des
2020
Plays Sydney Jackson
The Long Shadow
2023
Plays DS Steven Grant
Class of '76
2005
Plays Reg Evans
The Great War: The People's Story
2014
Plays Dr. David Livesey
Treasure Island
2012
Plays Michael Myshkin
Red Riding
2009
Plays Eric Wellbeloved
Bookish
2025
Plays Cliff Todd
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes
2025
Latest Trailers
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National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
Full Filmography
Believe Me
John Worboys · 4 episodes
2026
TV
Lord of the Flies
Fred · 4 episodes
2026
TV
Play for Today
Lou · 1 episode
2026
TV
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
Moody
2026
Film
Shelter
Booth
2026
Film
Lynley
DCI Brian Nies · 4 episodes
2025
TV
Bookish
Eric Wellbeloved · 2 episodes
2025
TV
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes
Cliff Todd · 2 episodes
2025
TV
The Thursday Murder Club
Chris Hudson
2025
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Daniel Mays and where are they from?
Daniel Mays is 48 years old, born on March 31, 1978 in Epping, Essex, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Daniel Mays?
Daniel Mays is best known for roles in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, 1917, Pearl Harbor.
How many movies has Daniel Mays been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Daniel Mays has appeared in 40 movies and 37 TV shows.
What was Daniel Mays's first movie?
The career of Daniel Mays began with Pearl Harbor (2001).
What is Daniel Mays's most recent movie or series?
Daniel Mays's most recent release is Wild, which premiered on September 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Daniel Mays appeared in?
On television, Daniel Mays has appeared in Doctor Who, Good Omens, Line of Duty, Inside No. 9.
Does Daniel Mays have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Daniel Mays's upcoming work includes: National Theatre Live: Golden Boy (2026).
Daniel Mays
1978-03-31 · 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 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.