Danny Miller (actor)

Danny Miller
Miller in 2009
Born
Daniel Benedict Miller

2 January 1991
Stockport, England
Occupation Actor
Years active 2007–present
Television
Children 2

Daniel Benedict Miller (born 2 January 1991) is an English actor. He is known for portraying the role of Aaron Livesy in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, for which he has won the British Soap Award for Best Actor in 2011, 2012 and 2016. He won the twenty-first series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.

Career

In 2007, at the age of 16, Miller made his television debut when he portrayed Kyle Brown in the BBC drama series Grange Hill. He appeared in 8 episodes. In 2008, Miller began portraying the role of Aaron Livesy on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. In 2011, he announced that he was leaving Emmerdale and his last appearance would be in spring 2012. On 22 October 2011, alongside his family, Miller appeared on the ITV game show All Star Family Fortunes. From December 2012 to January 2013, he starred as Prince Charming in the pantomime production of Cinderella at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool. Later in 2013, he 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. He appeared in the series until 2014.

In April 2014, Miller agreed to return to Emmerdale and reprised his role as Aaron Livesy later that year. His return scenes aired on 14 August 2014.

In November 2021, Miller was announced as a contestant on the twenty-first series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. He was announced winner of the series on 12 December.

Personal life

In 2011, Miller co-founded the charity Once Upon a Smile with Daniel Jillings in memory of former Emmerdale producer Gavin Blyth. In January 2021, Miller got engaged to partner Steph Jones. The couple announced in May 2021 that they were expecting their first child. After being told they would be unlikely to conceive naturally, Miller explained that they were about to begin the IVF process, when they found out Steph was pregnant. The child's birth was announced on 27 October 2021.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Grange Hill Kyle Brown 8 episodes
2008–2012, 2014– Emmerdale Aaron Livesy Regular role
2011 All Star Family Fortunes Himself Contestant
2013 Lightfields Tom Main cast; 5 episodes
2013–2014 Scott & Bailey Sgt. Rob Waddington Main cast; 7 episodes
2014 Jamaica Inn William 3 episodes
2016 Cruel Summer Nicholas Feature Film
2021 I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Himself Series 21 Winner
Stage
Year Title Role Venue
2012–2013 Cinderella Prince Charming Grand Theatre, Blackpool

Awards and nominations

Year Result Award Category Work
2009 Nominated Inside Soap Awards Best Newcomer Emmerdale
Nominated TV Quick & TV Choice Awards Best Soap Newcomer
2010 Nominated British Soap Awards Best Actor
Nominated Best Dramatic Performance
Nominated Sexiest Male
Won TV Quick & TV Choice Awards Best Soap Actor
Won Best Soap Storyline (Aaron's Self Gay Loathing)
Won Inside Soap Awards Best Actor
Nominated Sexiest Male
Won 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 Awards Best Actor
Won British Soap Awards
Nominated Best Dramatic Performance
Nominated Sexiest Male
Nominated TV Choice Awards Best Soap Actor
Won Inside Soap Awards Best Actor
Won Best Dramatic Performance (Jackson's Choice)
Nominated Sexiest Male
Won TV Times Awards Favourite Soap Star
Nominated National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance
Won Digital Spy Readers' Awards Best Actor
2012 Nominated All About Soap Awards Best Actor
Won British Soap Awards
2015 Won All About Soap Awards Best Moment 2014 – Robert Kisses Aaron
Won TV Choice Awards Best Soap Actor
2016 Won British Soap Awards Best Actor
Won Best Male Dramatic Performance
Nominated Best Onscreen Partnership (with Ryan Hawley)
Won TV Choice Awards Best Soap Actor
Nominated Inside Soap Awards Best Actor
Won Best Partnership (with Ryan Hawley)
Won TV Times Awards Favourite Soap Star
2017 Nominated National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance
Nominated British Soap Awards Best Actor
Nominated TV Choice Awards Best Soap Actor
Won Inside Soap Awards Best Actor
Nominated Best Partnership (with Ryan Hawley)
Won TV Times Awards Favourite Soap Star
Won Digital Spy Readers' Awards Best Actor
Won Best Soap Relationship (with Ryan Hawley)
2018 Nominated National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance
Won Inside Soap Awards Male Soap Superstar
2019 Nominated Digital Spy Readers' Awards Best Actor
2020 Nominated National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance
  • 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.