Danny Miller (actor)

Daniel "Danny" Benedict Miller (born 2 January 1991) is a British actor. He is known for playing the role of Aaron Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, for which he has won several awards, including winning the British Soap Award for Best Actor three times (2011, 2012, 2016).

Miller was born in Stockport, Greater Manchester. His first major role was in 2007, when he played Kyle Brown in the long-running BBC children's show Grange Hill. On 22 October 2011, alongside his family, Miller appeared on the ITV game show All Star Family Fortunes. From 7 December 2012 to 6 January 2013, Miller starred as Prince Charming in the Pantomime Cinderella at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool. In early 2013, Miller appeared in the ITV drama, Lightfields. In April 2014, Miller played William in the BBC production of Jamaica Inn.

Miller joined the cast of Scott & Bailey, in late 2013, as series regular Rob Waddington. Miller left the show in September 2014 after his character was transferred to another department.

In April 2014, Miller agreed to return to Emmerdale as Aaron Livesy and returned later in the year.

Emmerdale

In 2008 he started his most prominent role, being the second actor to portray Aaron Livesy on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. Miller announced in 2011 that he had quit Emmerdale and that he would be departing in spring 2012. In February 2012, Miller departed Emmerdale. In April 2014, Miller agreed to return to Emmerdale as Aaron Livesy and returned later in the year. His return scenes aired on 14 August 2014.

• Note: At the British Soap Awards, in categories such as Best Storyline, Best Single Episode and Spectacular Scene, the nomination is credited to the producers, writers or director.

In 2011, Miller co-founded the charity "Once Upon a Smile" with Daniel Jillings in memory of former Emmerdale producer Gavin Blyth.