Daniel Mays

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Characters played by Daniel Mays

Dave Shilling — The Bank Job (2008)

Crew member who previously made pornographic films for gangster Lew Vogel. His unexpected appearance at the bank triggers Vogel's suspicion, leading to his kidnapping and brutal torture. He ultimately breaks under pressure, resulting in his execution by Vogel's men.

Jim Keats — Ashes to Ashes (2008)

DCI initially posing as an official assessing the police division. He is secretly the devil, attempting to destroy the division's world and drag officers to his own department. After being defeated, he escapes, promising to return.

Tivik — Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

Jedha native and rebel sympathizer

Allan / Pirate Flunky #1 — The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

A member of Sakharine's criminal crew who assists the operation aboard the Karaboudjan.

Blenkinsop — Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010)

Loyal farmhand who assists the Green family with agricultural tasks.

Young Journalist — Mr. Nobody (2009)

A journalist who interviews the centenarian Nemo. In the epilogue, he is revealed to be another figment of the 9-year-old Nemo's imagination, reinforcing the film's theme of narrative construction and choice.

Fetcher — Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023)

Dim-witted but fiercely loyal rat partner to Nick, handling heavy lifting and retrieval.

Nathan Bartnick — Welcome to the Punch (2013)

Nathan Bartnick is a senior police officer involved in the decision to release Dean Warns for lack of evidence. He secretly works with Warns, contacts Jacob Sternwood, and arranges a meeting at which they attack Max Lewinsky. Bartnick is fatally shot by Jacob during the resulting gunfight.

Danny — Fisherman's Friends (2019)

Ambitious London music executive who discovers the fishermen's talent.

Noel — Byzantium (2013)

Noel is a lonely man who inherits the decaying Byzantium Hotel. Clara Webb seduces him and uses the property as a makeshift brothel, while Eleanor Webb lives there and attends college. Noel is accidentally killed when he falls down the lift shaft during Clara’s attempt to stop Eleanor from leaving.

Geoff — Your Christmas or Mine? (2022)

Hayley's father, a hardworking northern man who clashes with James over class and lifestyle.

Sid — Vera Drake (2004)

Sid is Vera's son and works as a tailor making men's suits. He is shocked when his mother's secret abortion activities are revealed and tells his father that he does not think he can forgive her. His reaction shows the severe emotional effect Vera's arrest has on her family.

Career Overview

Daniel Mays has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 2001. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Your Christmas or Mine Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include 1917, The Bank Job, Moonflower Murders. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
72
Birth Date
1978-03-31
Birth Place
Epping, Essex, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q579571), public domain (CC0).