Daniel Mays Biography

Fast Facts

• His role as Adam in the BBC Two drama "Rehab" won him Best Actor at the Palmare-Reims TV Festival
• Studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, graduating in 2000
• Quote: "I've really tried to take on a variety of TV, film and theatre roles․"
• Appeared in multiple films directed by Mike Leigh, "All or Nothing" and "Vera Drake․"
• Has acted in a number of plays at the Royal Court Theatre, including "Hero," "Scarborough" and "Motortown․"
• A football fan, the team he supports is called the Leyton Orients
• If he had to go to another planet and could only take three things from earth with him, he would take his iPod, photographs and a comfortable bed