Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays, born on March 31, 1978 in Epping, Essex, England, has carved out a versatile career as an actor, notable for roles in films such as "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn," "The Bank Job," and "Atonement." His stage work includes five performances at the Royal Court Theatre, where two parts were written specifically for him. Mays won the Best Actor prize at the Palmare Television Festival in 2003 for his role in "Rehab." He has collaborated twice with acclaimed director Mike Leigh, in "All or Nothing" and "Vera Drake," the latter earning three Academy Award nominations, a Golden Lion, and multiple Bafta and British Independent Film Awards.