Danny Miller (actor)
Career
In 2007, at the age of 16, Miller made his television debut when he portrayed 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. 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. 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. 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. His return scenes aired on 14 August 2014.
In November 2021, Miller was announced as a contestant on the twenty-first series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. He was announced winner of the series on 12 December.
Personal life
In 2011, Miller co-founded the charity Once Upon a Smile with Daniel Jillings in memory of former Emmerdale producer Gavin Blyth. In January 2021, Miller got engaged to partner Steph Jones. The couple announced in May 2021 that they were expecting their first child. After being told they would be unlikely to conceive naturally, Miller explained that they were about to begin the IVF process, when they found out Steph was pregnant. The child's birth was announced on 27 October 2021.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Grange Hill | Kyle Brown | 8 episodes |
| 2008–2012, 2014– | Emmerdale | Aaron Livesy | Regular role |
| 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 |
| 2021 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! | Himself | Series 21 Winner |
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Cinderella | Prince Charming | Grand Theatre, Blackpool |
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nominated | Inside Soap Awards | Best Newcomer | Emmerdale |
| Nominated | TV Quick & TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Newcomer | ||
| 2010 | Nominated | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | |
| Nominated | Best Dramatic Performance | |||
| Nominated | Sexiest Male | |||
| Won | TV Quick & TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | ||
| Won | Best Soap Storyline (Aaron's Self Gay Loathing) | |||
| Won | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | ||
| Nominated | Sexiest Male | |||
| Won | 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 | |||
| Nominated | Best Dramatic Performance | |||
| Nominated | Sexiest Male | |||
| Nominated | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | ||
| Won | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | ||
| Won | Best Dramatic Performance (Jackson's Choice) | |||
| Nominated | Sexiest Male | |||
| Won | TV Times Awards | Favourite Soap Star | ||
| Nominated | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | ||
| Won | Digital Spy Readers' Awards | Best Actor | ||
| 2012 | Nominated | All About Soap Awards | Best Actor | |
| Won | British Soap Awards | |||
| 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 | Best Male Dramatic Performance | |||
| Nominated | Best Onscreen Partnership (with Ryan Hawley) | |||
| Won | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | ||
| Nominated | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | ||
| Won | Best Partnership (with Ryan Hawley) | |||
| Won | TV Times Awards | Favourite Soap Star | ||
| 2017 | Nominated | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | |
| Nominated | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | ||
| Nominated | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | ||
| Won | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | ||
| Nominated | Best Partnership (with Ryan Hawley) | |||
| Won | TV Times Awards | Favourite Soap Star | ||
| Won | Digital Spy Readers' Awards | Best Actor | ||
| Won | Best Soap Relationship (with Ryan Hawley) | |||
| 2018 | Nominated | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | |
| Won | Inside Soap Awards | Male Soap Superstar | ||
| 2019 | Nominated | Digital Spy Readers' Awards | Best Actor | |
| 2020 | Nominated | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance |
- 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.
References
- ^ Lewis, George (6 August 2023). "Emmerdale star Danny Miller and wife Steph Jones welcome second child". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ "'It's not every day you get your bottom pinched by Lesley Sharp!'". Hull Daily Mail. 20 April 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ^ "I'm A Celebrity winner Danny Miller from Grange Hill to Emmerdale, famous dad and alleged affairs". WalesOnline. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "'Emmerdale' star Danny Miller to leave soap". Digital Spy. 18 November 2011. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "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 30 November 2021.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel. (2014-04-04) Emmerdale: Danny Miller returning as Aaron Livesy. Digital Spy Retrieved on 2021-11-30.
- ^ "I'm A Celebrity 2021: Richard Madeley and Louise Minchin lead line-up". BBC News. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "I'm A Celebrity crowns 2021 winner". BBC News. 12 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Once Upon a Smile – Our Story. Onceuponasmile.org.uk (6 July 2015). Retrieved on 17 February 2016.
- ^ Seddon, Dan (17 May 2021). "Emmerdale's Danny Miller announces he's expecting first child with fiancée Steph Jones". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Ross, Alex (27 October 2021). "Emmerdale's Danny Miller announces birth of first child". Hits Radio. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (8 August 2022). "Emmerdale's Diane Sugden to return for new guest stint after one-year absence". Digital Spy. (Hearst Communications). Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ "Digital Spy reader awards: The winners!". Digital Spy. 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. Archived from the original on 5 August 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ^ "Inside Soap Awards 2017 shortlist is revealed". Digital Spy. 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". Digital Spy. 29 December 2017.
- ^ "Corrie's Barbara Knox gets an NTAs nomination". Digital Spy. 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Inside Soap Awards 2018 full winners revealed". Digital Spy. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "The Digital Spy Reader Awards 2019 full results". Digital Spy. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "Line of Duty, Peaky Blinders and more make NTAs 2020 shortlist". Digital Spy. 7 January 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "British Soap Awards". IMDb.com. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
External links
- Danny Miller at IMDb