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Overview
[edit]| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Daniel Millar |
| Born | 1982, Withington, Manchester, UK |
| Nationality | British-Irish |
| Education | LAMDA (2007) |
| Profession | Actor, Writer, Comedian |
| Notable Theatre | King Lear, Frankenstein, The Play That Goes Wrong |
| TV & Film | Casualty, Britannia, Downton Abbey |
| Writing | Adapted Schiller's Mary Stuart, The Robbers |
| Awards | Offies Best Male Performance (2015, longlisted) |
Early Life and Education
[edit]Daniel Millar, born in 1982 in Withington, Manchester, England, is a British-Irish actor, writer, and comedian renowned for his extensive work in theatre, television, and film. His career is distinguished by a blend of classical theatre performances, contemporary plays, and notable screen appearances.[1] Millar trained at LAMDA, graduating in 2007.
Theatrical Career
[edit]He has worked at The Royal National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's Globe,[2] The Almeida Theatre, The Royal Exchange Theatre, and in the West End. In 2015 he was longlisted for Best Male Performance at the Off West End Theatre Awards (Offies) for his role as Philoctetes in Stink Foot at The Yard Theatre, Hackney.[3] He appeared as Max in Mischief Theatre's The Play That Goes Wrong,[4] and also works extensively in immersive theatre, including various roles for Punchdrunk.
Television and Film Career
[edit]Millar has appeared in British TV series such as Casualty, London Kills, Britannia, Doctors, Psychoville, EastEnders, and Holby City (Shakespeare's Globe).[5] His film roles include Downton Abbey (2019) and The Current War (2017).
Writing and Adaptations
[edit]As a writer, Millar has translated[6] and co-adapted several notable works by the German playwright Friedrich Schiller, including Mary Stuart,[7] Intrigue and Love,[8] The Robbers,[9] and Fiesco,[10] all performed in London by The Faction Theatre Company.
Selected Work
[edit]Theatre
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Doctors | Damien Byrd |
| 2023 | Casualty | Damien |
| 2022 | London Kills | Charlie Hill |
| 2021 | Britannia | Roman Scout |
| 2019 | Warren | Ashley |
| 2019 | Doctors | Gavin Savage |
| 2018 | Trying Again | Steve |
| 2013 | Doctors | Callum Reeves |
| 2010 | Psychoville | AA Man |
| 2010 | Eastenders | PC Finn Shaw |
| 2009 | Grownups | 'Alex' |
| 2009 | Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps | Delivery Man |
| 2008 | Holby City | Curtis Hall |
| 2008 | Doctors | Sean Wilkes |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Downton Abbey | Policeman at Turton's |
| 2018 | The Current War | Father |
References
[edit]- ^ "Daniel Millar | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "Daniel Millar | Shakespeare's Globe".
- ^ "Stink Foot".
- ^ "The Play That Goes Wrong announces new cast - June 2016". London Theatre. June 15, 2016.
- ^ "Daniel Millar | Shakespeare's Globe". Shakespeare's Globe. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "PlayMakers Masterclass - Theatre in Translation by Danny Millar". YouTube. 9 March 2022.
- ^ Billington, Michael (January 11, 2012). "Mary Stuart – review". The Guardian.
- ^ "Schiller's Intrigue/Love at Southwark Playhouse 20 July". London Theatre. June 8, 2016.
- ^ "Theatre review: The Robbers at New Diorama Theatre". British Theatre Guide.
- ^ "Fiesco, New Diorama, London". The Independent. January 11, 2013.
- ^ "Profile". app.spotlight.com.
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