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Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays

Born March 31, 1978 · Epping, Essex, England, UK

Daniel Mays is a British actor born on March 31, 1978 in Epping, Essex, England. He has appeared in films such as The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn and Atonement. Mays has also performed in several plays at the Royal Court Theatre in London.

1

Films reviewed

8.2

Avg. rating

1917

Best-reviewed

2020

Years active

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Biography

Daniel Mays was born on March 31, 1978 in Epping, Essex, England as Daniel Alan Mays. He is an actor, known for The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn (2011), The Bank Job (2008) and Atonement (2007). He has performed five plays at the Royal Court Theatre in London including two in the theatre's 50th Anniversary year in parts that were specifically written for him. He won the Best Actor prize at the Palmare Television Festival 2003 for his performance in the hard hitting improvised BBC film Rehab. He has made two films with the acclaimed British director Mike Leigh. All or Nothing (2002) and the 1950s abortion drama, Vera Drake (2004), which received 3 Academy Award Nominations, the Golden Lion Award for Best Film, 3 Bafta Awards and 6 British Independent Film Awards including Best British Independent Film. Son of Toni Mays.

On theIReview.com

Films featuring Daniel Maysthat we've reviewed.

1917 poster★ 8.2

1917

Sam Mendes · 2020

ActionDramaWar

RT 88%

Review Highlights

AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.

“The public reaction to "1917" is mixed, with some praising its visual effects and performances, while others are left speechless by its brevity and technical complexity. Many have struggled to fully appreciate the film's one-shot approach, which has become a point of contention for some critics. Others have commended Mendes' bold direction and George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman's performances as key strengths.”

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Selected Filmography

  • Doctor Who(2005)TV Series · 1 epas Alex
  • Shelter(2026)as Booth
  • Line of Duty(2012)TV Series · 6 epsas Sgt Danny Waldron
  • Hustle(2004)TV Series · 1 epas Mervyn Lloyd
  • Good Omens(2019)TV Series · 6 epsas Arthur Young
  • Inside No. 9(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Shane
  • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story(2016)as Tivik
  • 1917(2019)as Sergeant Sanders
  • Pearl Harbor(2001)as Pilot #3
  • The Adventures of Tintin(2011)as Allan / Pirate Flunky #1 (voice)
  • A Thousand Blows(2025)TV Series · 12 epsas William 'Punch' Lewis
  • The Thursday Murder Club(2025)as Chris Hudson
  • Playhouse Presents(2012)TV Series · 1 epas Guv
  • Lord of the Flies(2026)TV Series · 4 epsas Fred
  • Atonement(2007)as Tommy Nettle
  • Franklin(2024)TV Series · 8 epsas Edward Bancroft
  • Magpie Murders(2022)TV Series · 6 epsas Locke / Chubb
  • The Bank Job(2008)as Dave Shilling
  • Bookish(2025)TV Series · 2 epsas Eric Wellbeloved
  • A Good Year(2006)as Bert the Doorman

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