Danny Mac facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Danny Mac
Mac in 2017
Born	(1988-02-26) 26 February 1988 (age 37) Bromley, London, England
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1998–present
Spouse(s)	Carley Stenson ​ (m. 2017)​
Children	2

Danny Mac (born 26 February 1988) is a talented English actor. He is well-known for his many roles in plays, musicals, and TV shows. Danny has won several awards for his acting, including 'Best Actor' and 'Best Newcomer'.

Early Life and Family

Danny Mac was born in Bromley, London. He spent most of his childhood in Bognor Regis, a town by the sea. He loved acting from a young age.

Education and Training

Danny studied acting at Chichester College for two years. After that, he went to The Arts Educational Schools in London. He graduated in 2009 with a special degree in acting. He also trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

Personal Life

In 2011, Danny met actress Carley Stenson. They started dating and got married in 2017. Their daughter, Skye, was born on June 14, 2021.

Acting Career Highlights

Danny Mac started acting when he was just nine years old. He has performed in many famous shows and TV series.

Early Stage Roles

In 1998, Danny played the character of Gavroche in the musical Les Misérables. He performed this role for ten weeks in Southampton. He played Gavroche again in London's West End in 1999. A decade later, he returned to the West End. He performed in the musical Wicked from May 2009 to February 2011.

Television and Dance

After his stage work, Danny joined the TV show Hollyoaks. This role made him very popular. He won many awards and nominations for his acting in Hollyoaks. In 2016, Danny took part in Strictly Come Dancing. This is a popular dance competition on BBC One. His professional dance partner was Oti Mabuse. They were very successful in the competition.

Musicals and Theatre

In May 2017, Danny starred as Gabey in the musical On the Town. This show was performed at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. It was nominated for 'Best Musical Revival' in 2018. From September 2017 to April 2018, he played Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard. This touring musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber won many awards. Danny won 'Best Actor' at The Manchester Theatre Awards for this role.

In December 2018 and January 2019, Danny starred in White Christmas at Curve in Leicester. This show later moved to the Dominion Theatre in London's West End. From May 2019, Danny toured the UK in the musical Amélie. In 2020, he played Edward in the London premiere of Pretty Woman: The Musical. This show reopened in July 2021 after theatres closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2023, he starred as John Wilkes Booth in the musical Assassins at the Chichester Festival Theatre.

Recent TV Appearances

In 2018, Danny appeared in the Sky One comedy show Trollied. He also guest-starred in Midsomer Murders in 2019. He appeared in the TV series Doctors in 2020 and again in 2024.

Filmography

Selected Awards and Recognition

Danny Mac has received many awards and nominations throughout his career. These awards celebrate his talent in both TV and theatre.

See also

In Spanish: Danny Mac para niños