Daniel Mays - Actor Profile

Daniel Mays

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 31, 1978
Birth Place: Epping, Essex, England, UK

About Daniel Mays

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Daniel Mays reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Daniel Mays's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Daniel Mays remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Kemps: All True, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Daniel Mays Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daniel Mays's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Daniel Mays.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Thursday Murder Club Chris Hudson Hit Similar →
2023 Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Fetcher (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Your Christmas or Mine 2 Geoff Average Similar →
2022 Your Christmas or Mine? Geoff Average Similar →
2022 Maryland PC Moody Hit Similar →
2020 The Kemps: All True Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 The Rhythm Section Dean West Average Similar →
2019 1917 Sergeant Sanders Super Hit Similar →
2019 Fisherman's Friends Danny Hit Similar →
2018 The Interrogation of Tony Martin DC Peters Average Similar →
2018 My Dinner with Hervé Casey Average Similar →
2018 Two for Joy Lias Super Hit Similar →
2018 Mother's Day Colin Parry Super Hit Similar →
2018 Swimming with Men Colin Average Similar →
2017 Against the Law Peter Wildeblood Hit Similar →
2016 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Tivik Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Limehouse Golem George Flood Average Similar →
2016 The Infiltrator Frankie Hit Similar →
2016 Dad's Army Private Walker Flop Similar →
2015 Victor Frankenstein Barnaby Average Similar →
2014 Common Tommy Ward Hit Similar →
2013 Byzantium Noel Average Similar →
2013 Welcome to the Punch Nathan Bartnick Average Similar →
2012 Mrs Biggs Ronald Biggs Super Hit Similar →
2011 The Adventures of Tintin Allan / Pirate Flunky #1 (voice) Hit Similar →
2010 Made in Dagenham Eddie O'Grady Hit Similar →
2010 Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang Blenkinsop Average Similar →
2009 Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 Michael Myshikin Hit Similar →
2009 Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 Michael Myshkin Hit Similar →
2009 Mr. Nobody Young Journalist Super Hit Similar →
2009 The Firm Yeti Average Similar →
2008 Consuming Passion Charles Boon Average Similar →
2008 Shifty Chris Average Similar →
2008 White Girl Stevie Average Similar →
2008 The Bank Job Dave Shilling Hit Similar →
2007 Half Broken Things Michael Hit Similar →
2007 Saddam's Tribe Uday Flop Similar →
2007 Middletown Jim Hunter Flop Similar →
2007 Atonement Tommy Nettle Super Hit Similar →
2007 Consent Steve Hit Similar →
2006 A Good Year Bert the Doorman Hit Similar →
2005 The Secret Life of Words Martin Hit Similar →
2005 Class of '76 DS Steven Grant Flop Similar →
2005 The Best Man Pool Guy Flop Similar →
2005 Beneath the Skin Moz Burnside Average Similar →
2004 Vera Drake Sid Hit Similar →
2003 Rehab Adam Flop Similar →
2002 All or Nothing Jason Hit Similar →
2002 Dead Casual - Flop Similar →
2001 Pearl Harbor Pilot Hit Similar →

Daniel Mays - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daniel Mays?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Mays is "The Kemps: All True" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Daniel Mays acted in?

Daniel Mays has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daniel Mays?

Other notable films include "1917", "Mrs Biggs", and "Mr. Nobody".