Rob Mallard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rob Mallard
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Robert Stephen Mallard
19 May 1992 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Known for | Coronation Street (2016–present) |
Robert Stephen Mallard (born 19 May 1992) is an English actor. He comes from Manchester, England. He is well-known for playing Daniel Osbourne. This role is in the long-running TV show Coronation Street. He has been on the show since 2016.
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Rob Mallard's Acting Career
On 14 September 2016, it was announced that Rob Mallard joined Coronation Street. He took on the role of Daniel Osbourne. Daniel is the youngest son of Ken Barlow (played by William Roache). Rob was the third actor to play this character.
Joining Coronation Street
Mallard shared his excitement about joining the show. He said he grew up watching Coronation Street. He was thrilled to be part of it. Playing a character like Daniel was very exciting for him. The show's producer, Kate Oates, praised Rob. She described Daniel as a sensitive and thoughtful character. She believed Rob was perfect for the role.
Awards and Recognition
In June 2017, Rob Mallard won an important award. He received the Best Newcomer award. This was at the 2017 British Soap Awards. He won for his excellent portrayal of Daniel Osbourne.
Rob Mallard's Personal Life and Health
Rob Mallard has always been open about his life. He shared that his family has always supported him. This support was important to him from a young age.
Living with Essential Tremor
In March 2018, Rob appeared on the TV show This Morning. He shared that he has a condition called essential tremor. This is a neurological disorder. It causes involuntary shaking. He explained that he has had this condition for almost ten years. Earlier, in January 2018, he had appeared on the same show. Some people on social media had commented on his shaking. Rob wanted to explain his condition clearly.
Rob Mallard's Filmography
Rob Mallard has appeared in various TV shows and films. Here is a list of his acting roles.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Bottom of the Ninth | Freaky Frank | Short video |
| 2004 | Brass Tacks | Dominick | Film |
| 2013 | Pound House | Audience member | Unknown episodes |
| 2015 | No Offence | Neil | Season 1, episode 6 |
| Emmerdale | Connor Jennsen | 3 episodes | |
| 2016 | Fresh Meat | Dale | 2 episodes |
| 2016–present | Coronation Street | Daniel Osbourne | Series regular |
| 2020 | Chapter 2: Zach | Walsh | Short video |
Awards and Nominations for Rob Mallard
Rob Mallard has been recognized for his acting talent. He has won and been nominated for several awards.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Refs |
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| 2017 | British Soap Awards | Best Newcomer | Coronation Street | Won | |
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Newcomer | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | National Television Awards | Newcomer | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | British Soap Awards | Best Male Dramatic Performance | Nominated | ||
| RTS North West Awards | Best Performance in A Continuing Drama | Won |
