Danny Miller (actor)

Danny Miller

Danny Miller
Born 2 January 1991
Bredbury, Stockport, England
Occupation Actor
Years active 2007Present

Daniel Benedict "Danny" Miller (born 2 January 1991) is a British actor. He is best known for playing the role of Aaron Livesy in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.

Personal life

Miller is the son of Vincent and Andrea Miller and he has a brother, Paul and a sister, Lucy. Miller is well known for doing a good impersonation of the character, Sophie Webster from British Soap Opera, Coronation Street.

Career

Miller's first major role was in 2007, when he played Kyle Brown in the long-running BBC children's show Grange Hill. He followed this in 2008 with his most prominent role, being the second actor to portray Aaron Livesy on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. Miller announced in 2011 that he is quitting Emmerdale and will depart on screen in spring 2012.[1] On 22 October 2011, alongside his family, Miller appeared on the ITV game show All Star Family Fortunes. In February 2012, Miller left Emmerdale. From 7 December 2012 to 6 January 2013, Miller starred as Prince Charming in the Pantomime Cinderella at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool.[2] In early 2013, Miller 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.[3] Miller left the show in September 2014 after his character was transferred to another department.

In April 2014, Miller agreed to return to Emmerdale as Aaron Livesy and returned later in the year.[4]

Filmography

Year Title Type Role Notes
2007 Grange Hill TV Kyle Brown 8 Episodes
20082012, 2014 Emmerdale TV Aaron Livesy Series Regular, 380+ Episodes
2011 All Star Family Fortunes TV Himself Contestant
2013 Lightfields TV Tom Main Cast, 5 Episodes
20132014 Scott & Bailey TV Sgt. Rob Waddington Main Cast, 7 Episodes
2014 Jamaica Inn TV William 3 Episodes
Stage
Year Title Role Venue
20122013 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
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 Bubble 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
2012 Nominated All About Soap Awards Best Actor
Won British Soap Awards Best Actor

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.[5]

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