Danial John Dyer(born 24 July 1977) is an English actor and presenter. Dyer's breakthrough role was as Moff inHuman Traffic(1999), with other notable roles Billy the Limpet inMean Machine(2001) and as Tommy Johnson inThe Football Factory(2004). Following the success ofThe Football Factory,Dyer was often typecast in "hard man" roles, although it was this image that allowed him to presentThe Real Football Factories,its spin-off,The Real Football Factories InternationalandDanny Dyer's Deadliest Men.Dyer has also worked in theatre, having appeared in three plays written byHarold Pinter,with whom he had a close friendship.[1]
Danny Dyer | |
|---|---|
 Dyer atSoccer AidforUNICEF2023 | |
| Born | Danial John Dyer 24 July 1977 London,England |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse |
Joanne Mas (m.2016) |
| Children | 3, includingDani |
| Website | dannydyer |
In 2013, Dyer joined the cast of the BBC soap operaEastEnders,in the role ofMick Carter.He had previously turned down a role in 2009 and, in his 2010 autobiographyStraight Up,said he would not join the cast until he was "fat, bald and fifty".[2]He won the Serial Drama Performance award at theNational Television Awardsin 2015,[3][4]2016,[5]and 2019.[6]From 2019 until 2022, he presented the BBC game showThe Wall.
Early life
Danial John Dyer[a][b][8]was born in theCustom Housearea ofLondon[9]on 24 July 1977,[9]the son of Christine (née Meakin) and Antony Dyer. He has a younger brother, Tony (born 1979), and sister, Kayleigh (born 1986).[10]His parents split up when he was nine and he was raised by his mother in Custom House.[9]He began acting when he was a teen, and was bullied at school so badly by his peers that he lied about taking acting classes.[11]
In 2016, Dyer's family history was the subject of a Series 13 episode of the BBC genealogy seriesWho Do You Think You Are?,where it was revealed that his family hails from thePoplararea of London.[12]Census records showed many of them working in the manual occupations connected to the docks on theRiver Thames.[13]Further research found that Dyer is a descendant ofThomas Cromwell[14]and ofElizabeth Seymour,the sister ofHenry VIII's third wifeJane Seymour.Elizabeth married Cromwell's sonGregory Cromwelland, with the Seymour family's assertion to be descended fromEdward III(Dyer's 25th generation ancestor), the line can be traced back toWilliam the ConquerorandCharlemagne.[12]In response, geneticistAdam Rutherfordargued that an English person being descended from aPlantagenetking was "not remarkable", musing that "almost every Briton" can claim such descent.[15]
Career
Television
Dyer was discovered at a local school by an agent who auditioned him for the part of Martin Fletcher in theGranada TelevisionseriesPrime Suspect 3(1993), beginning his acting career at 16. He also appeared on television in episodes ofCadfael(1994),A Touch of Frost(1995),Loved Up(1995),Thief Takers(1996),HighlanderandSoldier Soldier(both 1997).[16]His many other television roles include appearances in the 2003Channel 4dramaSecond Generation,directed by John Sen;[16]as Malcolm, main character Michelle's stepfather, inSkins;[17]as a football player in the second series ofHotel Babylon;and as Matt Costello in what was supposed to be the pilot episode forBreathless,[16][18]aBBCtwo-part television series in development fromBBC Northern Ireland,renamed firstBlood Rushand thenKiss of Death,when it premiered onBBC Oneas a one-part drama on 26 May 2008.[19]
Beginning in 2007, Dyer became the presenter ofThe Real Football FactoriesandThe Real Football Factories International,a TV documentary series onBravo,for which he travels, in the former throughout the United Kingdom and in the latter throughout the world, to meet and interview football club fans and hooligans. InDanny Dyer's Deadliest Men,"a gritty and hard-hitting documentary series that sees him venturing into the dark depths of the British underworld and hunting down some of the most notorious and feared men in Britain today", began airing on Bravo in the United Kingdom on 20 October 2008.[20]
In April 2009, he turned down a role inEastEnders,claiming that although he thought the role sounded good, he did not think he could cope with the pressure of additional publicity.[21]
In February 2012, Dyer appeared as a paramedic in an episode ofCasualty.In March 2013, Dyer appeared as a guest onCelebrity Juice.Dyer appeared in the sixth series ofHollyoaks Laterin October 2013, as The White Man. On 1 October 2013, the BBC announced that Dyer had been cast inEastEndersfrom Christmas 2013, asMick Carter,the new landlord ofThe Queen Victoriapub.[22]After he began appearing as Mick, Dyer revealed that he had been offered and had turned down the part ofCarl White,who was eventually played byDaniel Coonan.[23]In February 2017, it was announced that Dyer would be taking a "short break" fromEastEnders.[24]In January 2022, it was announced that Dyer had quitEastEndersafter over eight years in the role of Mick.[25]
In June 2018, Dyer appeared as a guest panellist onGood Evening Britain,a one-off spin-off show ofGood Morning Britain,to discussBritain's exit from the European Union.Dyer described it as a "mad riddle that no one knows what it is" and called formerPrime MinisterDavid Camerona "twat".[26]In August 2018, Dyer began narratingMTVreality series,True Love or True Lies.[27]In 2019, Dyer appeared in a history documentary, titledDanny Dyer's Right Royal Family.The two-part series premiered onBBC Oneon 23 January 2019.[28]Also that year, Dyer co-presentedTrue Love or True LiesonMTValongside daughterDani,as well as beginning his presenting role onThe Wallon BBC One.[29]After he announced his departure fromEastEnders,it was subsequently confirmed that Dyer would also be leavingThe Wall.[30]
Film
Dyer is known for his "bad boy"or"hard man"roles in film.[31]Dyer's first film role was inHuman Traffic(1999).[32]His subsequent movie work includesMel Smith'sHigh Heels and Low Lifes(2001) and starring roles inBorstal Boy(2000),Mean Machine(2002) and in four films by the British film directorNick Love:Goodbye Charlie Bright(2001);The Football Factory(2004);The Business(2005); andOutlaw(2007).[32]Among other film roles, he also appeared as the character Steve inChristopher Smith'sSeverance(2006); as Hayden inAdulthood(2008); and as himself in the feature documentaryTattoos: A Scarred History.[33]
In 2008, he finished filming his roles as Pete and Tom inCity Ratsand7 Lives,respectively.[34]April 2009 saw the straight to DVD release ofCity Rats.Later that year, Dyer completed filming onJack Said,aBrit noirthriller in which he played Nathan alongsideAshlie Walker,Terry Stone,David O'HaraandSimon Phillips,which was released in November 2009. This film is the prequel toJack Says,which was released in 2008, and starredMike Reid.
In 2009, he shot several horror films includingDoghouseunder the direction ofJake West,andBasementunder the direction of Asham Kamboj.[35]He played one of the lead roles in the British vampire filmDead Cert.[36]In June 2010, he was cast for the lead role in the remake of the British horror filmThe Asphyx,[37]but it failed to secure production finance and was indefinitely shelved. Dyer co-starred with Anna Walton inDeviation,a British dark thriller written and directed by J. K. Amalou.[38]
In 2012, Dyer played the lead role inRay Cooney'sRun for Your Wife.Upon release in 2013, it was savaged by critics, who described it as one of the worst British films of all time. The film took in a mere £747 during its opening weekend.[39]
Theatre
Dyer has performed on stage, most notably in two plays written and directed by 2005Nobel LaureateHarold Pinter:as the Waiter in the London première ofCelebration(2000), at theAlmeida Theatre,which transferred toLincoln Center for the Performing Arts,in New York, as part of the Harold Pinter Festival held there in July and August 2001;[40]and as Foster in the revival ofNo Man's Land(1975), at theRoyal National Theatre,in London, during 2001 and 2002.[41][42]In March 2008, he played Joey in a revival of Pinter'sThe Homecoming(1964), directed byMichael Attenborough,at the Almeida Theatre, in London.[43]He also performed inPeter Gill's playCertain Young Men(1999) in London.[44]From 9 September 2009 to 3 October 2009, Dyer appeared asSid Viciousin a new play calledKurt and Sidin London'sWest Endat theTrafalgar Studios.
Selected other work
Dyer is the voice ofKent Paulin the video gamesGrand Theft Auto: Vice City(2002) andGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas(2004).[44]He also appears inThe Twang's 2007videofor "Two Lovers".[45]
I Believe in UFOs: Danny Dyer,a documentary that sees Dyer journey to various "UFO hotspots" in the UK and the US in hope of experiencing a UFO sighting, was broadcast onBBC Threeon 26 January 2010.[46]In 2016, he appeared indragin theLucy Rosemusic video for "Nebraska".[47]In 2020, he began co-hostingSorted with the Dyers,apodcastalongside daughter Dani.[48]
In 2021, along withWill Mellor,Dyer recorded a new version of "Vindaloo"for NHS Charities.[49]In January 2022, Dyer quitEastEndersso that he could accept an offer to appear on a Sky series.[50]
Controversies
In 2010, in his capacity as a celebrityagony uncle,Dyer wrote inZoothat a young male reader could get over his recent breakup with a woman by "going on a rampage with the boys" or to "cut your ex's face, and then no one will want her". The comment was widely criticised by the media and the public, including the chief executive of theFawcett Society,Ceri Goddard. Dyer later claimed that he was misquoted.[51]
Dyer was quoted in a May 2011 article inNMEas wanting to headbutt film criticMark Kermode.[52]Kermode had mocked and impersonated Dyer on a recent edition of hisBBC Radio 5 Liveshow withSimon Mayo.[53]
Dyer has been an outspoken critic of formerConservativePrime MinisterDavid Cameron.In 2018, he referred to Cameron as a "twat" on live television, while also expressing contempt forNigel FarageandBrexit.[54]He voted for Brexit, but later changed his mind and considered himself to be a "poster boy" for the campaign to stop it.[54]
Personal life
Dyer resides inDebden, Essex.[55]He began dating Joanne Mas in 1992 but they separated after the birth of their first daughter, future television personalityDani Dyer,in 1996. They began dating other people, but soon started an affair with each other and decided to reconcile.[56]Dyer and Mas eventually married on 3 September 2016,[57]after she proposed to him in March 2015.[58]They also have a second daughter and a son.[56]
Dyer has been open about his drug use. In his autobiography, he stated, "I've always taken drugs and I probably always will, but there's a difference between having the odd craftybump up the snoutas a reward for a job well done and letting it rule your life. "[59]He has advocated for thelegalisation of cocainebecause he argues that banning it has not worked.[60]
A lifelong football fan, Dyer supportsWest Ham United.In December 2007, he became the chairman ofKent LeaguesideGreenwich Boroughafter appointed by club president, fellow actorTamer Hassan.He said, "I just love football and the chance of being involved with a club is like a dream come true."[61]The appointment was actually a publicity stunt to raise the profile of the club.[62][better source needed]
In 2016, Dyer travelled toSierra Leoneto take part inSport Relief.He said, "I don't know what to expect when I go over there, but I'm hoping that it will make some kind of difference. It's an honour to be asked."[63]
In 2011, Dyer released an autobiography titledStraight Up.[64]In 2016, he released a second autobiography titledThe World According to Danny Dyer: Life Lessons from the East End.[65]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Human Traffic | Moff | |
| The Trench | Lance Cpl. Victor Dell | ||
| 2000 | Borstal Boy | Charlie Milwall | |
| Greenfingers | Tony | ||
| 2001 | Goodbye Charlie Bright | Francis | |
| High Heels and Low Lifes | Danny | ||
| Mean Machine | Billy the Limpet | ||
| Tabloid | Joe Public | ||
| Is Harry on the Boat? | Brad | ||
| 2003 | Wasp | Dave | Short film |
| 2004 | Free Speech | Mark | |
| The Football Factory | Tommy Johnson | ||
| 2005 | The Great Ecstasy of Robert Carmichael | Larry Haydn | |
| The Business | Frankie | ||
| 2006 | The Other Half | Mark Lamanuzzi | |
| Severance | Steve | ||
| 2007 | Outlaw | Gene Dekker | |
| Straightheads | Adam | ||
| The All Together | Dennis Earle | ||
| 2008 | Adulthood | Hayden | |
| 2009 | City Rats | Pete | |
| Malice in Wonderland | Whitey | ||
| Doghouse | Neil | ||
| Jack Said | Nathan | ||
| Dead Man Running | Bing | ||
| Just for the Record | Derek La Farge | ||
| Pimp | Stanley | ||
| The Rapture | Wraith | ||
| Catwalk | Photographer | ||
| 2010 | Basement | Gary | |
| Devil's Playground | Joe | ||
| Dead Cert | Roger Kipling | Cameo | |
| The Last Seven | Angel of Death | ||
| 2011 | Age of Heroes | Rains | |
| Freerunner | Mr. Frank | ||
| 7lives | Tom | ||
| 2012 | Deviation | Frankie | |
| 2013 | Run For Your Wife | John Smith | |
| Vendetta | Jimmy | ||
| 2014 | Blood Shot(akaIn a Heartbeat) | Phillip | |
| The Hooligan Factory | Jeff | Cameo | |
| 2015 | Assassin | James |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Prime Suspect | Martin Fletcher | Episode: "Prime Suspect 3" |
| The Bill | Darrell Hughes | Episode: "Unlucky for Some" | |
| 1994 | Cadfael | Bran | Episode: "The Leper of St. Giles" |
| 1995 | A Touch of Frost | Shaun Everett | Episode: "Dead Male One" |
| Crown Prosecutor | Shane Cassidy | Episode: "Episode #1.5" | |
| Loved Up | Billy | TV movie | |
| Children's Ward | Tony | Episode: "Episode #8.3" | |
| 1996 | The Ruth Rendell Mysteries | Tom | Episode: "Heartstones, Part 2" |
| Thief Takers | Alec | Episode: "The Outcasts" | |
| Screen Two | Bert | Episode: "Loving" | |
| The Bill | Gavin Parker | Episodes: "Home Truths" and "Merrily on High" | |
| 1996–1997 | Bramwell | Danny | Episodes: "Episode #2.3" and "Episode #3.3" |
| 1997 | Ain't Misbehavin' | Young Ronnie | 3 episodes |
| Highlander | Andrew Baines | Episode: "Avatar" | |
| Soldier Soldier | Gary Fox | Episodes: "Line of Departure" and "Sounds of War" | |
| 2002 | Dead Casual | Wayne | TV movie |
| Foyle's War | Tony Lucciano | Episode: "A Lesson in Murder" | |
| 2003 | Serious and Organised | Darren Evans | Episodes: "Greed" and "Unfaithful" |
| Second Generation | Jack | TV movie | |
| 2004 | Family Business | Yankie | 6 episodes |
| 2005 | MIT: Murder Investigation Team | Marc Sharaff | Episode: "Sexual Tension" |
| Rose and Maloney | Danny | Episode: "Carl Callaghan" | |
| 2006 | All in the Game | Martin | TV movie |
| 2007 | Hotel Babylon | Dave Osbourne | Episode: "Episode #2.2" |
| Skins | Malcolm | Episodes: "Cassie" and "Michelle" | |
| 2008 | Kiss of Death | Matt Costello | TV movie |
| 2011 | Mongrels | Himself | Cameo |
| 2012 | Casualty | Rossy | Episode: "Love Is" |
| 2013 | Plebs | Cassius | Episode: "The Gladiator" |
| Power to the People | Marc Cannon | Episodes: "Ops Populus" and "Keeping the Faith" | |
| Hollyoaks Later | The White Man | 4 episodes | |
| 2013–2022 | EastEnders | Mick Carter | Regular role 1145 episodes |
| 2018 | True Love or True Lies | Himself | Co-presenter |
| All Round to Mrs. Brown's | Himself | 1 episode | |
| 2019 | Danny Dyer's Right Royal Family | Himself | Main role |
| 2019–2022 | The Wall | Himself | Presenter |
| 2020 | EastEnders: Secrets from the Square | Himself | Episode: "Mick and Linda" |
| 2021 | The Wheel | Participant | Christmas special[66] |
| 2023 | Cheat | Co-host | AlongsideEllie Taylor.Game show[67] |
| Scared of The Dark | Host | Presenter. Reality TV series.[68] | |
| Absolutely Dyer: Danny & Dani do Italy | Himself | WithDani Dyer[69] | |
| Heat | Steve Cameron | Four-part series[70] | |
| Henpocalypse! | Himself | TV Series | |
| 2024 | The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer | Himself | One episode[71] |
| Celebrity Gogglebox | Himself; WithDani Dyer | Series 6 | |
| Danny Dyer: How To Be A Man | Himself | In-production[72] | |
| Mr Bigstuff | Lee | Six-part comedy.[73]Second series commissioned[74] | |
| Rivals | Freddie Jones[75] |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | Kent Paul | Voice only |
| 2004 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Voice only |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Nebraska" | Lucy Rose |
| 2024 | "Sail Away" |
Stage
- Certain Young Men(1999), byPeter Gill
- Celebration(2000), byHarold Pinter
- No Man's Land(2001–2002 revival), by Harold Pinter
- The Homecoming(2008 revival), by Harold Pinter
- Kurt and Sid(2009), byRoy Smiles
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The British Soap Awards | Best Actor | EastEnders | Nominated | [76][77] |
| Sexiest Male | Nominated | [76][77] | |||
| Best On-Screen Partnership (shared withKellie Bright) | Nominated | [76][77] | |||
| 2015 | Best Actor | Nominated | [76][78] | ||
| 2016 | Nominated | [76][79] | |||
| Best On-Screen Partnership (shared withKellie Bright) | Nominated | [76][79] | |||
| 2015 | 20th National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Won | [76][80] | |
| 2016 | 21st National Television Awards | Won | [81][82] | ||
| 2021 | 26th National Television Awards | Nominated | [76][83] |
Notes
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