Danny John-Jules - Actor Profile

Danny John-Jules

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
47Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 16, 1960
Birth Place: London, England

About Danny John-Jules

Danny John-Jules is a British actor, singer and dancer. He is best known for his role as Cat in the science-fiction comedy, Red Dwarf, as well as his role as Dwayne Myers in the crime drama, Death in Paradise. He was also a protagonist in the hit CBBC children's spy drama M.I. High, in which he portrayed Lenny Bicknall, the caretaker.

Danny John-Jules Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Danny John-Jules reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Danny John-Jules's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Danny John-Jules's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Red Dwarf A–Z, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Danny John-Jules Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Danny John-Jules's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Danny John-Jules has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Sound Asleep Deen Peels Flop Similar →
2025 Morecambe & Wise: The Unseen Tapes Self Flop Similar →
2023 The Kemps: All Gold Paul Human Flop Similar →
2021 Creation Stories Maurice Average Similar →
2020 Red Dwarf: The Promised Land Cat Hit Similar →
2018 Before Grenfell: A Hidden History Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Tim Vine Travels Through Time Christmas Special Cardinal Wolsey Average Similar →
2017 Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XII Self Flop Similar →
2017 Amoc Dr. Stevens Flop Similar →
2016 Red Dwarf: Behind the Scenes - Series XI Self Flop Similar →
2014 Bucky Wayne Flop Similar →
2013 Respect: A Felix Dexter Special Self Flop Similar →
2012 Red Dwarf: We're Smegged - Series X Self Flop Similar →
2012 The Grind Phil Flop Similar →
2011 Arthur Christmas Elf (voice) Hit Similar →
2010 The Whistleblower Duke Hit Similar →
2010 Freestyle Collis Flop Similar →
2009 Red Dwarf: Back to Earth Cat Average Similar →
2009 Red Dwarf: The Making of Back to Earth Self Flop Similar →
2008 Sucker Punch Harley Flop Similar →
2007 Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series II Self Hit Similar →
2007 Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series I Self Average Similar →
2007 Underground Lamont Gaines Flop Similar →
2006 Red Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIII Himself Flop Similar →
2005 Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII Self Flop Similar →
2005 Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI Self Hit Similar →
2004 Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V Self Flop Similar →
2004 Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV Self Hit Similar →
2003 Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Red Dwarf A–Z Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Launching Red Dwarf Self / Cat (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2002 Blade II Asad Hit Similar →
1998 Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Barfly Jack Super Hit Similar →
1998 Let the Good Times Roll Neville Flop Similar →
1998 Can't Smeg Won't Smeg Cat/Duane Dibbley Flop Similar →
1995 Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs Cat Super Hit Similar →
1994 Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups Cat Super Hit Similar →
1992 In Dreams Gary Hit Similar →
1991 Amnesty International's Big 30 Cat Flop Similar →
1991 London Kills Me Black Man at Party Average Similar →
1986 Little Shop of Horrors Doo-Wop Street Singer Hit Similar →
1986 Labyrinth Firey 3 / Firey 4 (voice) Hit Similar →
1981 The Great Muppet Caper Street Dancer Hit Similar →
1979 Scum Baldy's lookout (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1978 British Hustle Self Flop Similar →
1975 Seven Green Bottles Frog Average Similar →
N/A The Flaw - Flop Similar →

Danny John-Jules - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Danny John-Jules?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Danny John-Jules is "Red Dwarf A–Z" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Danny John-Jules acted in?

Danny John-Jules has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Danny John-Jules?

Other notable films include "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels", "Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups", and "Launching Red Dwarf".

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