Daniel Jillings, 1982
Actors · January 1, 1982
Daniel Jillings
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Daniel Jillings is 44 years old, born January 1, 1982 · Capricorn.
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About
Daniel Jillings played Mick Cooper in the World War II film Enemy Lines and Detective Constable Will Gibbons in the ITV drama Prey. Born in Oldham in 1982, the English actor worked as a police officer with Greater Manchester Police before transitioning to screen. His recurring roles span Doctors, Emmerdale, and Casualty; he also co-founded the children's bereavement charity Once Upon a Smile with Danny Miller. Capricorn energy.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Daniel Jillings is an English actor and former Greater Manchester Police officer born in Oldham on 2 September 1982. He gained recognition for his role as Mick Cooper in the World War II film Enemy Lines, which featured Ed Westwick and John Hannah. On television, Jillings played Detective Constable Will Gibbons in the ITV drama Prey and Billy Parker in the soap Hollyoaks—he was the second actor cast in the Parker role. He has logged recurring appearances across British dramas including Doctors, Emmerdale, and Casualty. Beyond acting, Jillings co-founded Once Upon a Smile, a children's bereavement charity, alongside Danny Miller in 2011. As an actor, he works across film and television, performing roles that span crime drama and period pieces. His life-path number 22 suggests a Master Builder archetype—someone drawn to legacy projects and service work. Jillings' charity co-founding reflects the broader pattern of his career shift from law enforcement into creative and philanthropic ventures.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Jillings worked as a police officer with Greater Manchester Police before entering the entertainment industry. His law enforcement background and base in the northwest of England preceded his transition to acting and eventual charity work.
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Trivia
- He was the second actor to play Billy Parker in Hollyoaks, not the first.
- He co-founded Once Upon a Smile, a children's bereavement charity, with actor Danny Miller in 2011.
- He appeared alongside Ed Westwick and John Hannah in the World War II film Enemy Lines.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Builder
22 is 4 amplified. Builders of large, structural things — institutions, festivals, multi-decade catalogs.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 22 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Daniel Jillings?
- Daniel Jillings is 44 years old (born January 1, 1982).
- When is Daniel Jillings's birthday?
- Daniel Jillings was born on January 1, 1982.
- What is Daniel Jillings's zodiac sign?
- Daniel Jillings is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1982.
- What is Daniel Jillings's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Daniel Jillings was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- What does Daniel Jillings do?
- Daniel Jillings is a actor.
- Is Daniel Jillings still alive?
- Yes — Daniel Jillings is alive and 44 years old.
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