Danny Miller (actor)


Daniel Benedict Miller is an English actor. He is known for portraying the role of Aaron Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, for which he has won the British Soap Award for Best Actor in 2011, 2012 and 2016.

Career

In 2007, Miller made his television debut when he played 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.

Personal life

In 2011, Miller co-founded the charity Once Upon a Smile with Daniel Jillings in memory of former Emmerdale producer Gavin Blyth.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Grange HillKyle Brown8 Episodes
2008–2012, 2014–presentEmmerdaleAaron DingleSeries Regular, 380+ Episodes
2011All Star Family FortunesHimselfContestant
2013LightfieldsTomMain Cast, 5 Episodes
2013–2014Scott & BaileySgt. Rob WaddingtonMain Cast, 7 Episodes
2014Jamaica InnWilliam3 Episodes
2016Cruel SummerNicholasFeature Film

YearTitleRoleVenue
2012–2013CinderellaPrince CharmingGrand Theatre, Blackpool

Awards and nominations