Daniel Roche
Daniel Roche | |
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Roche in 2015 | |
| Born | Daniel Peter Roche 14 October 1999 |
| Education | Susi Earnshaw Theatre School University College School |
| Alma mater | King's College London |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Daniel Peter Roche (/roʊʃ/ ROHSH; born 14 October 1999) is an English actor, he is best known for playing Ben Brockman in the BBC One sitcom Outnumbered.[1] Roche played the title role in a BBC adaptation of Just William (2010), which won a children's BAFTA for best drama.[2] Roche was born in London to an Irish father and English mother. He has two older brothers.[3][4]
He grew up in north London, attending a state CofE primary school whilst also attending the Susi Earnshaw Theatre School in Barnet for extra-curricular drama lessons.[5] At age 12, he was granted a scholarship to the independent University College School in Camden, London.[6] In September 2018, he enrolled as an undergraduate at King's College London, where he played for the Rugby Football Club.[7] In 2011, Roche cut the ribbon for a new charity shop in High Barnet.[8]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Casualty | Douglas Calvin | One episode: Family Matters |
| 2007–2016; 2024 | Outnumbered | Ben Brockman | Main role |
| 2008 | Off Season | Nick | Short |
| 2010 | Little Crackers | Young Stephen Fry | Main role |
| Just William | William Brown | ||
| 2011 | Friday Download | Secret Santa/Himself | Christmas special |
| Phineas and Ferb | Ferb's cousin #2 | One episode[9] | |
| Sitcom Does... | Himself | [10] | |
| 2012 | The Magicians | Short | |
| Dani's House | Megaboyd | Recurring role; six episodes[9][10] | |
| Blue Peter | Himself | Guest | |
| Pet School | |||
| La faute à Rousseau | [9] | ||
| 2013 | Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor | Himself | Guest |
Awards
[edit]| Award | Year | Result | Category | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Comedy Award | 2009 | Nominated | Best Male Comedy Newcomer | Ben Brockman: Outnumbered | [11] |
| Children's BAFTA | 2010 | Nominated | Performer | Just William | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Outnumbered – Character Guide – British Comedy Guide". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
- ^ "Children's Drama in 2011". BAFTA Awards. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
- ^ Napier-Raikes, Leah (27 August 2024). "Ben from Outnumbered officially approves Dover Castle". The Tab. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Daniel Roche plays Ben Brockman". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Chance of place at Amy Winehouse school (From Times Series)". Times-series.co.uk. 22 March 2008. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
- ^ "My Secret Life: Daniel Roche, 12, actor". The Independent. 11 August 2012.
- ^ "Exclusive: Ben from Outnumbered will be a fresher at King's this September". The King's Tab. 22 August 2018.
- ^ "Outnumbered actor opening charity shop". Times Series. 4 November 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ a b c "Daniel Roche | Actor, Soundtrack". IMDb. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Daniel Roche - British Comedy Guide". comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "2009 British Comedy Award nominations - British Comedy Guide". comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ "Just William up for three Children's Baftas". BBC News. 25 October 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
External links
[edit]
- Daniel Roche at IMDb
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