Daniel Mays, 1978
Actors · March 31, 1978
Daniel Mays
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Daniel Mays is 48 years old, born March 31, 1978 in United Kingdom · Aries.
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About
Daniel Mays built a career spanning prestige TV and blockbuster film, from EastEnders to Star Wars. Born 31 March 1978 in Britain, the English actor has earned BIFA and BAFTA TV nominations for supporting roles across gritty dramas like Line of Duty, Des, and Red Riding. In 2024, he earned a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Guys and Dolls on stage. As an Aries, he channels intensity into ensemble casts and character work.
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Biography
Daniel Mays carved out a working actor's trajectory across three decades of British television and film. Born 31 March 1978, he broke through in EastEnders in 2000 and has since anchored prestige dramas: Red Riding (2008), Ashes to Ashes (2010), Line of Duty, Des, and White Lines (2020). On screen, he appeared in Pearl Harbor (2001), Vera Drake (2004), Made in Dagenham, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016). The Thursday Murder Club (2025) marked a recent ensemble film role. Mays has received multiple BIFA and BAFTA TV nominations for best supporting actor, and in 2024 was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for his performance in Guys and Dolls at the Bridge Theatre, signaling strength in stage acting alongside his screen work. As an Aries born in late March, his life-path number is 5, a numerological signature associated with adaptability and range—traits evident in his genre-hopping from spy thrillers to musicals to sci-fi [F1, birth fact]. Actors perform across live stage and recorded media, building repertoires through audition and casting. British performers of his generation came of age during the expansion of prestige television in the 2000s.
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Trivia
- Mays appeared in Pearl Harbor (2001) opposite major studio talent, marking early Hollywood work.
- He earned back-to-back nominations for BIFA and BAFTA TV for supporting roles in prestige dramas.
- His 2024 Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Guys and Dolls at the Bridge Theatre was his first major stage recognition on record.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Daniel Mays reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
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Frequently asked
- How old is Daniel Mays?
- Daniel Mays is 48 years old (born March 31, 1978).
- When is Daniel Mays's birthday?
- Daniel Mays was born on March 31, 1978.
- What is Daniel Mays's zodiac sign?
- Daniel Mays is a Aries, born March 31, 1978.
- What is Daniel Mays's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Daniel Mays was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Daniel Mays from?
- Daniel Mays is from United Kingdom.
- What does Daniel Mays do?
- Daniel Mays is a actor.
- Is Daniel Mays still alive?
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