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Danny John-Jules

Acting Born Sep 16, 1960 London, England 84 credits

Biography

Danny John-Jules is a British actor. He is known for his roles in various television shows. Born in London, England, he is 65 years old as of his birthday in September. John-Jules has appeared in at least 73 known credits. He has portrayed characters in science-fiction comedy, crime drama, and children's spy drama. His roles include Cat in a science-fiction comedy, Dwayne Myers in a crime drama, and Lenny Bicknall, the caretaker, in a children's spy drama.

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Career

Career overview

Danny John-Jules is a British actor known for his work in various television shows and films. He has appeared in numerous roles throughout his career, with a total of 73 known credits. One of his most notable roles is as Cat in the science-fiction comedy series Red Dwarf.

In addition to his work in Red Dwarf, John-Jules has also appeared in other notable television shows, including the crime drama Death in Paradise, where he played the role of Dwayne Myers. He has also been a part of the CBBC children's spy drama M.I. High, where he portrayed the character of Lenny Bicknall, the caretaker.

John-Jules' acting career spans multiple genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as a performer. With a career spanning over four decades, he has established himself as a talented and experienced actor in the entertainment industry.

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Known for

Ann Droid

as Brian

Celebrity Catchphrase

as Self - Contestant

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

as Ben Lovedon

Richard Osman's House of Games

as Self - Panellist

Death in Paradise

as Dwayne Myers

Pointless Celebrities

as Self - Contestant
Film

Arthur Christmas

as Elf (voice)
Film

The Whistleblower

as Duke

M.I. High

as Lenny Bicknall
Film

Flipper

1963
Film

Blade II

as Asad
Film

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

as Barfly Jack

Frequent co-stars

Don Warrington 1 shared title
Élisabeth Bourgine 1 shared title
Tobi Bakare 1 shared title
Joséphine Jobert 1 shared title
Shantol Jackson 1 shared title
Ralf Little 1 shared title
Sara Martins 1 shared title
Kris Marshall 1 shared title
Tahj Miles 1 shared title
Ginny Holder 1 shared title

Career timeline

Ann DroidSound Asleep
Morecambe & Wise: The Unseen Tapes
The Kemps: All Gold
The Weakest LinkThe Weakest LinkCreation Stories
Red Dwarf: The First Three Million YearsRed Dwarf: The Promised LandRed Dwarf: The Promised Doc
Celebrity CatchphraseShakespeare & Hathaway - Private InvestigatorsBefore Grenfell: A Hidden History
Richard Osman's House of GamesUrban MythsAmocRed Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XIITim Vine Travels Through Time Christmas Special
Red Dwarf: Behind the Scenes - Series XI
BuckyBucky · WriterBucky · ProducerBucky · Director
CatchphraseRespect: A Felix Dexter Special
The GrindRed Dwarf: We're Smegged - Series X
Death in ParadisePointless CelebritiesArthur Christmas
The WhistleblowerFreestyle
StarhykeRed Dwarf: Back to EarthRed Dwarf: The Making of Back to Earth
Sucker Punch
M.I. HighUndergroundRed Dwarf: The Beginning - Series IRed Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series II
Red Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIII
Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VIIRed Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII · ThanksRed Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VIRed Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI · Thanks
Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series VRed Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V · ThanksRed Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IVRed Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV · Thanks
Celebrity MastermindThe CrouchesRed Dwarf A–ZRed Dwarf A–Z · ThanksRed Dwarf: All Change - Series III
Blade IILaunching Red DwarfLaunching Red Dwarf · Thanks
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking BarrelsLet the Good Times RollCan't Smeg Won't Smeg
The Demon Headmaster
Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs
Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups
GamesMasterIn Dreams
Amnesty International's Big 30London Kills Me
Spatz
Maid Marian and Her Merry Men
Red Dwarf

Full filmography

  • Ann Droid (2026) as Brian
  • Sound Asleep (2026) as Deen Peels
  • Morecambe & Wise: The Unseen Tapes (2025) as Self
  • The Kemps: All Gold (2023) as Paul Human
  • The Weakest Link (2021) as Self - Participant
  • The Weakest Link (2021) as Self - Contestant
  • Creation Stories (2021) as Maurice
  • Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years (2020) as Self
  • Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (2020) as Cat
  • Red Dwarf: The Promised Doc (2020) as Self
  • Celebrity Catchphrase (2018) as Self - Contestant
  • Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018) as Ben Lovedon
  • Before Grenfell: A Hidden History (2018) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Panellist
  • Urban Myths (2017) as Don King
  • Amoc (2017) as Dr. Stevens
  • Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XII (2017) as Self
  • Tim Vine Travels Through Time Christmas Special (2017) as Cardinal Wolsey
  • Red Dwarf: Behind the Scenes - Series XI (2016) as Self
  • Bucky (2014) as Wayne
  • Bucky (2014) Writer
  • Bucky (2014) Producer
  • Bucky (2014) Director
  • Catchphrase (2013)
  • Respect: A Felix Dexter Special (2013) as Self
  • The Grind (2012) as Phil
  • Red Dwarf: We're Smegged - Series X (2012) as Self
  • Death in Paradise (2011) as Dwayne Myers
  • Pointless Celebrities (2011) as Self - Contestant
  • Arthur Christmas (2011) as Elf (voice)
  • The Whistleblower (2010) as Duke
  • Freestyle (2010) as Collis
  • Starhyke (2009)
  • Red Dwarf: Back to Earth (2009) as Cat
  • Red Dwarf: The Making of Back to Earth (2009) as Self
  • Sucker Punch (2008) as Harley
  • M.I. High (2007) as Lenny Bicknall
  • Underground (2007) as Lamont Gaines
  • Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series I (2007) as Self
  • Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series II (2007) as Self
  • Red Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIII (2006) as Himself
  • Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII (2005) as Self
  • Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII (2005) Thanks
  • Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI (2005) as Self
  • Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI (2005) Thanks
  • Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V (2004) as Self
  • Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V (2004) Thanks
  • Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV (2004) as Self
  • Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV (2004) Thanks
  • Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
  • The Crouches (2003) as Ed
  • Red Dwarf A–Z (2003) as Self
  • Red Dwarf A–Z (2003) Thanks
  • Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III (2003) as Self
  • Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III (2003) Thanks
  • Blade II (2002) as Asad
  • Launching Red Dwarf (2002) as Self / Cat (archive footage)
  • Launching Red Dwarf (2002) Thanks
  • Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) as Barfly Jack
  • Let the Good Times Roll (1998) as Neville
  • Can't Smeg Won't Smeg (1998) as Cat/Duane Dibbley
  • The Demon Headmaster (1996) as Eddy Hair
  • Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs (1995) as Cat
  • Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups (1994) as Cat
  • GamesMaster (1992) as Self
  • In Dreams (1992) as Gary
  • Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991) as Cat
  • London Kills Me (1991) as Black Man at Party
  • Spatz (1990) as Captain Electric
  • Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989) as Barrington
  • Red Dwarf (1988) as Cat
  • Going Live! (1987) as Self
  • Casualty (1986) as Leon
  • Labyrinth (1986) as Firey 3 / Firey 4 (voice)
  • Little Shop of Horrors (1986) as Doo-Wop Street Singer
  • The Bill (1984) as Andy Brown
  • Danger: Marmalade at Work (1984) as Roy Lee
  • The Hot Shoe Show (1983) as Dancer
  • The Great Muppet Caper (1981) as Businessman Dancer / Dubonnet Club Dancer (uncredited)
  • Scum (1979) as Baldy's lookout (uncredited)
  • British Hustle (1978) as Self
  • Seven Green Bottles (1975) as Frog
  • Jackanory (1965) as Storyteller
  • The Flaw