Daniel Mays
Daniel Alan Mays, born on March 31, 1978, in Epping, Essex, England, is a distinguished actor celebrated for his diverse roles across film and theater. He gained recognition for his performances in notable films such as "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn" (2011), "The Bank Job" (2008), and "Atonement" (2007). Mays has also made a significant mark on the London theater scene, having graced the stage of the Royal Court Theatre in five productions, including two specially crafted roles during the theater's landmark 50th Anniversary celebrations.
His talent garnered him the Best Actor award at the 2003 Palmare Television Festival for his compelling portrayal in the hard-hitting BBC film "Rehab." Mays has collaborated with the esteemed British director Mike Leigh on two remarkable films: "All or Nothing" (2002) and "Vera Drake" (2004). The latter, a poignant drama set in the 1950s about abortion, received critical acclaim, securing three Academy Award nominations, the Golden Lion Award for Best Film, and multiple BAFTA and British Independent Film Awards, including Best British Independent Film.
Daniel Mays, the son of Toni Mays, continues to leave an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his impressive body of work and captivating performances.
Filmography
Your Christmas or Mine?
Against the Law (2017)
The Adventures of Tintin
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974
The Interrogation of Tony Martin
Fisherman's Friends
The Thursday Murder Club
The Kemps: All True
All or Nothing
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
1917
Half Broken Things
Vera Drake
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
The Firm (2009)
Mr. Nobody
Your Christmas or Mine 2
The Limehouse Golem
Victor Frankenstein
Swimming with Men
A Good Year
Byzantium
The Bank Job
Welcome to the Punch
Two for Joy
Dad's Army (2016)
Middletown
The Infiltrator
Made in Dagenham
My Dinner with Hervé
Shifty
The Secret Life of Words
Born to Kill
Code 404
White Lines
Funland
Mrs Biggs
The Great Fire
Guerrilla
Bookish
Des
Ashes to Ashes
Rob Beckett's Smart TV
A Thousand Blows
Public Enemies
Moonflower Murders
Porters
Magpie Murders
Temple
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes