Age: 33
Birthplace: Stockport, England
Daniel Benedict "Danny" Miller is a British actor. He is best known for playing the role of Aaron Livesy in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.
Miller's first major role was in 2007, when he played Kyle Brown in the long-running BBC children's show Grange Hill. On 22 October 2011, alongside his family, Miller appeared on the ITV game show All Star Family Fortunes. From 7 December 2012 to 6 January 2013, Miller starred as Prince Charming in the Pantomime Cinderella at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool. In early 2013, Miller 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. Miller left the show in September 2014 after his character was transferred to another department.
In April 2014, Miller agreed to return to Emmerdale as Aaron Livesy and returned later in the year.
In 2008 he started his most prominent role, being the second actor to portray Aaron Livesy on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. Miller announced in 2011 that he had quit Emmerdale and that he would be departing in spring 2012. In February 2012, Miller departed Emmerdale. In April 2014, Miller agreed to return to Emmerdale as Aaron Livesy and returned later in the year. His return scenes aired on 14 August 2014.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Grange Hill | Kyle Brown | 8 Episodes |
2008-12, 2014-present | Emmerdale | Aaron Livesy | Series Regular, 380+ Episodes |
2011 | All Star Family Fortunes | Himself | Contestant |
2013 | Lightfields | Tom | Main Cast, 5 Episodes |
2013-14 | Scott & Bailey | Sgt. Rob Waddington | Main Cast, 7 Episodes |
2014 | Jamaica Inn | William | 3 Episodes |
Year | Title | Role | Venue |
---|---|---|---|
2012-13 | Cinderella | Prince Charming | Grand Theatre, Blackpool |
Year | Result | Award | Category | Film or series | Character |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2009 | Nominated | Inside Soap Awards | Best Newcomer | Emmerdale | Aaron Livesy |
2010 | Nominated | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | ||
Nominated | British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance | |||
Nominated | British Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | |||
Won | TV Quick & TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | |||
Won | TV Quick & TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Storyline (Aaron's Self Gay Loathing) | |||
Won | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | |||
Nominated | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | |||
Won | Inside Soap Awards | 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 | Best Actor | |||
Nominated | British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance | |||
Nominated | British Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | |||
Nominated | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | |||
Won | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actor | |||
Won | Inside Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance (Jackson's Choice) | |||
Nominated | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | |||
Won | TV Times Awards | Favourite Soap Star | |||
Nominated | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | |||
2012 | Nominated | All About Soap Awards | Best Actor | ||
Won | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | |||
2015 | Won | All About Soap Awards | Best Moment 2014 - Robert Kisses Aaron | ||
Won | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actor | |||
2016 | British Soap Awards | Best Actor | |||
British Soap Awards | Best Male Dramatic Performance | ||||
British Soap Awards | Best Onscreen Partnership (with Ryan Hawley) |
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.
In 2011, Miller co-founded the charity "Once Upon a Smile" in memory of former Emmerdale producer Gavin Blyth.