Danny John-Jules
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 16, 1960 in London, England
- Active Years
- 1965–2026 (62 Years)
- Total Credits
- 84 credits in database
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.
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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Career timeline
Full Filmography
84 titles- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Danny John-Jules best known for?
Danny John-Jules is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ann Droid (2026), Celebrity Catchphrase (2018), Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018), Born American (1986).
When and where was Danny John-Jules born?
Danny John-Jules was born on September 16, 1960 in London, England.
How many credits does Danny John-Jules have?
Danny John-Jules has accumulated over 84 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2026.
What is Danny John-Jules's background in cinema and television?
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...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Celebrity Catchphrase (2018) as Self - Contestant — aged about 57
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) as Barfly Jack — aged about 37
- Red Dwarf (1988) as Cat — aged about 27
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Dwayne Myers — aged about 50
- Labyrinth (1986) as Firey 3 / Firey 4 (voice) — aged about 25
- Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018) as Ben Lovedon — aged about 57
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