Rob Mallard

Rob Mallard
Born Edward Robertson Mallard
(1992-05-19) 19 May 1992[1]
Manchester, England, UK
Occupation Actor
Years active 2003–present
Known for Coronation Street (2016–)

Rob Mallard (born Edward Robertson Mallard, 19 May 1992) is an English actor best known for his role as Daniel Osbourne in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. He is the third actor to play the role, replacing Lewis Harney and Dominic Holmes.

Career

On 14 September 2016, it was announced that Mallard had been cast in Coronation Street as Ken Barlow's (William Roache) youngest son Daniel Osbourne, being the third actor to play the role.[2][3] Mallard said: "It feels great to be starting work on Coronation Street and I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone. I grew up watching Coronation Street, so the chance to be in it, especially playing a part like Daniel, is very exciting." Producer Kate Oates said: "Daniel is a different Barlow altogether, more sensitive and bookish, he is clearly a chip off the old block, but there is more to Ken's youngest son than meets the eye. Rob is a talented young actor who is perfect for the role". In June 2017, Mallard was awarded the "Best Newcomer" award at The British Soap Awards 2017 for his portrayal of Daniel.

Personal life

In January 2017, in an interview with Gay Times magazine Mallard revealed that he is gay. He explained that he came out to his family eight years earlier and admitted he felt lucky as his family and friends took it so well.[4] Mallard entered a relationship with his Coronation Street co-star, Daniel Brocklebank, who plays Billy Mayhew, in May 2017.[5] The couple split up in July 2017 but remain good friends.[6]

Filmography

Year Title Role
2003 Bottom of the Ninth Freaky Frank
2004 Brass Tacks Dominick
2013 Pound House Audience member
2015 No Offence Neil
2015 Emmerdale Connor Jennsen
2016 Fresh Meat Dale
2016– Coronation Street Daniel Osbourne

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Refs
2017 The British Soap Awards Best Newcomer Coronation Street Won [7]

References

  1. ↑ https://twitter.com/Rob_Mallard/status/865505122134052864
  2. ↑ "Corrie castings! Who'll be playing Daniel and Adam?". digitalspy.com. 14 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Barlows reunited! First look at Corrie's Daniel". digitalspy.com. 25 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "Coronation Street's Rob Mallard comes out as gay". dailymail.co.uk.
  5. ↑ Dainty, Sophie (17 May 2017). "Coronation Street stars Daniel Brocklebank and Rob Mallard ARE a couple as they confirm romance". Digital Spy. Hearst Magzines UK. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  6. ↑ Hegarty, Tasha (14 July 2017). "Coronation Street stars Rob Mallard and Daniel Brocklebank split up". Digital Spy. Hearst Magzines UK. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  7. ↑ http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-06-03/emmerdale-wins-big-at-the-british-soap-awards-2017---as-eastenders-loses-out
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