| Birth place | London, England |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Daniel Peter Roche |
| Birth date | 14 October 1999 (age 26) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Education | Susi Earnshaw Theatre School University College School |
| Alma mater | King's College London |
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]
Early life
Roche was born on 14 October 1999 to an English mother and an Irish father. 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.[2] At 12, he was granted a scholarship to the independent University College School in Camden, London.[3] In September 2018, he enrolled as an undergraduate at King's College London, where he played for the Rugby Football Club.[4] He is a supporter of Arsenal Football Club.
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.[5] He also appeared in the Sky1 comedy series Little Crackers, as a young Stephen Fry on 20 December 2010.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Casualty | Douglas Calvin | Episode: Family Matters |
| 2007–2016; 2024 | Outnumbered | Ben Brockman | Main role |
| 2008 | Off Season | Nick | Short |
| 2010 | Little Crackers | Young Stephen Fry | Main role |
| 2010 | Just William | William Brown | Main role |
| 2011 | Friday Download | Secret Santa/Himself | Christmas special |
| 2012 | The Magicians | Himself | Short |
| Dani's House | Megaboyd | Recurring role | |
| Blue Peter | Himself | Guest | |
| Pet School | Himself | Guest | |
| 2013 | Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor | Himself | Guest |
Awards
| Award | Year | Result | Category | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Comedy Award | 2009 | Best Male Comedy Newcomer | Ben Brockman: Outnumbered | |
| Children's BAFTA | 2010 | Performer | Just William |
References
- ^ "Outnumbered – Character Guide – British Comedy Guide". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ^ "Chance of place at Amy Winehouse school (From Times Series)". Times-series.co.uk. 2008-03-22. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Children's Drama in 2011". BAFTA Awards. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
External links
- Daniel Roche at IMDb