Danny Miller is best known for playing Emmerdale bad boy Aaron Dingle. He joined the soap in 2008 and has appeared on and off since then.
Danny has been embroiled in some very hard-hitting storylines during his time on Emmerdale.
These include Aaron’s struggle to accept his homosexuality, the horrifying abuse he suffered at the hands of his father Gordon Livesy, a prison sentence and his marriage to Robert Sugden.
The fans fell hard for Robron, and they ended up becoming one of the most popular partnerships the Dales has ever had.
Aaron also has a notoriously difficult relationship with his mum, Chas.
But who is the man behind Aaron’s mask? Danny Miller is a former I’m A Celebrity winner, a dad of two and even has a famous father.
He’s a good boy a heart (Credit: ITV)
Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale
Danny plays tortured scrapyard worker Aaron Dingle. He’s the son of Chas Dingle, who walked out on Aaron as a child, and the pair have a notoriously stormy relationship.
Aaron had a traumatic upbringing and suffered terrible abuse at the hands of his father, Gordon Livesey.
There have been many dark moments in Aaron’s life.
These include an attempt on his life after coming to terms with his homosexuality, dealing with the suicide of his first boyfriend, Jackson Walsh, covering up the death of Katie Sugden, watching husband Robert Sugden go to prison and finding boyfriend Ben Tucker murdered.
Aaron was reunited with estranged half-sister Liv Flaherty, but tragedy struck when she was killed off during the show’s 50th anniversary episodes.
Danny is the second actor to play the character of Aaron and has been in the role since 2008. One of soap’s most decorated stars, Danny has won Best Actor at the British Soap Awards on three separate occasions.
Danny Miller is much more joyous than his alter ego (Credit: Splashnews.com)
Who is Danny Miller?
Daniel Benedict Miller is a British actor best known for playing Emmerdale’s Aaron Dingle. He joined the Yorkshire-based soap when he was 17-years-old, having previously made his TV debut on BBC drama series, Grange Hill.
Danny has previously stated he would have quit acting if he’d not landed the role of Aaron.
How old is Danny Miller?
Danny Miller was born on 2 January 1991 , making him 33-years-old. He grew up in Stockport, Greater Manchester.
He’s the youngest child of Andrea and Vince Miller.
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Danny Miller’s famous dad
Danny isn’t the first famous member of his family. His dad, Vince Miller, was known as the ‘king of comperes’ back in his heyday.
Vince worked as the VIP host at Manchester United Football Club for 29 years, interviewing legends such as Sir Alex Ferguson on matchdays.
Danny Miller was 2021’s winner (Credit: ITV)
Winning I’m A Celebrity
Danny was crowned the winner in the 2021 series of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! He beat fellow finalists Coronation Street star Simon Gregson and singer Frankie Bridge for the coveted crown.
The series that Danny starred in took place at Gwrych Castle in north Wales, after the Covid-19 pandemic prevented filming in Australia.
Speaking after his victory, Danny described the I’m A Celebrity experience as being “the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
What else has Danny Miller been in?
Danny’s first television role was playing Kyle Brown in eight episodes of Grange Hill.
He’s proved himself to be a versatile talent with roles in big ITV dramas such as Lightfields, Scott & Bailey and Jamaica Inn.
Danny also starred in a feature film titled Cruel Summer.
Aaron’s last exit was in 2021 (Credit: ITV)
Danny Miller leaves Emmerdale
Danny’s quit Emmerdale twice since he started in 2008. He first left in 2012 to pursue other acting ventures, before making a comeback in 2014.
Seven years later, Danny left Emmerdale again at the same time he was confirmed as part of the line-up on I’m A Celebrity.
Fans didn’t have to wait long to see Aaron again though as Danny made a dramatic return during the show’s 50th anniversary episodes.
He then made a full-time comeback in 2023.
Danny is married to midwife Steph (Credit: Splashnews.com)
He’s married to his childhood sweetheart
Danny married midwife Steph Jones in the summer of 2022. The couple first met when they were pupils at the same primary school.
Danny popped the question during a romantic holiday to St Lucia, which Steph had booked to celebrate his 30th birthday.
The couple exchanged vows in the picturesque Nunsmere Hall Hotel in Cheshire in front of 140 of their friends and family.
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Danny Miller’s kids
Danny and Steph have their very own family of four. In 2021 the couple discovered they were expecting just as they were about to start IVF treatment.
In October that year Steph gave birth to a baby boy, who they called Albert. And their little girl, Edith, joined the family in August 2023.
The couple introduced little Edith during an interview on ITV’s Loose Women. During the broadcast Danny praised Steph for breastfeeding on live television.
Danny’s new venture
In 2023, Danny announced he’d turned to narrating audio books – which are his son Albert’s favourite.
In a post on his X account, Danny said: “Myself & @nigewingmanclucas are delighted to finally announce the release of ALBERTS BOOKSHELF!! Please watch the video as it explains the bigger picture behind releasing our very own audiobooks of some of Albert’s Favourite books read by his Dad.”
Friends Danny and Daniel set up a charity together (Credit: SplashNews.com)
Charity work
Alongside fellow actor Daniel Jillings, Danny founded children’s bereavement charity Once Upon A Smile in August 2011. The organisation provides emotional and practical support to bereaved families.
They opened Sidley House, Manchester’s first dedicated Children’s bereavement centre in 2019.
Every year the charity hosts the Grand Ball to raise funds. Danny and his Emmerdale co-stars are always in attendance. Last year they raised £35,000.
