Daniel Roche

Daniel Roche
Daniel Roche in 2015
Born Daniel Peter Roche
(1999-10-14) 14 October 1999
London, England
Education Susi Earnshaw Theatre School
University College School
Alma mater King’s College, London
Occupation Actor

Daniel Peter Roche (/roʊʃ/ ROHSH; born 14 October 1999) is an English child actor, known for playing Ben Brockman in the BBC One sitcom Outnumbered.[1]

Life

Roche grew up in North London, attending a state CofE primary school and then the Susi Earnshaw Theatre School in Barnet.[2] At 12, he was granted a scholarship to the independent University College School in Camden, London.[3]

Career

For his appearances in Outnumbered as Ben, he was nominated for 'Best Male Newcomer' at the 2009 British Comedy Awards. He also appeared in the BBC One show Casualty, the film Off Season (2008), and a number of television commercials, including one for Kingsmill.

Roche played the title role in a BBC adaptation of Just William (2010), which won a children's BAFTA for best drama.[4] He also appeared in the Sky1 comedy series Little Crackers, as a young Stephen Fry on 20 December 2010.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006CasualtyDouglas CalvinEpisode: Family Matters
2007–2016OutnumberedBen BrockmanMain role
2008Off SeasonNickShort
2010Little CrackersYoung Stephen FryMain role
2010Just WilliamWilliam BrownMain role
2011Friday DownloadSecret Santa/HimselfChristmas special
2012The MagiciansHimselfShort
Dani's HouseMegaboydRecurring role
Blue PeterHimselfGuest
Pet SchoolHimselfGuest
2013Doctor Who Live: The Next DoctorHimselfGuest

Awards

AwardYearResultCategoryTitle
British Comedy Award2009NominatedBest Male Comedy NewcomerBen Brockman: Outnumbered
Children's BAFTA2010NominatedPerformerJust William

References

  1. ↑ "Outnumbered - Character Guide - British Comedy Guide". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  2. ↑ "Chance of place at Amy Winehouse school (From Times Series)". Times-series.co.uk. 2008-03-22. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  3. ↑ "My Secret Life: Daniel Roche, 12, actor". The Independent. 11 August 2012.
  4. ↑ "Children's Drama in 2011". BAFTA Awards. Retrieved 22 December 2016.

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