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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
1. Starting out: Danny’s early work saw him take on a variety of roles, and sport a range of looks, notably as a long-haired youth in Cadfael, 1995.
2. A disgruntled football fan in A Touch of Frost, 1995.
3. Danny still appears fresh-faced as he poses with co-stars John Simm and Nicola Reynolds at the Human Traffic premiere in London in 1999.
4. And not quite so charming as his character from the film, Moff.
5. Looking every inch the calm, sophisticated First World War army officer in 1999’s The Trench, Danny’s character was later proved to be somewhat cowardly.
6. Danny poses with old girlfriend Davinia Taylor at The 51st State premiere in London.
7. Reunited at last: After a tricky few years that saw them break up and get back together, childhood sweethearts Danny and Joanne pose happily for the cameras at The Football Factory’s premiere in May 2004.
8. Danny and Tamer Hassan have a bit of fun as they arrive for the filming of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, shortly after the release of The Football Factory.
9. High point: Danny is back to his best in a role written especially for him in Nick Love’s The Business. With co-stars (l–r) Tamer Hassan, Georgina Chapman and Geoff Bell.
10. Looking the part in his 1980s-era outfit as Frankie on the set of The Business, released in 2005.
11. A departure in genre for Danny saw him feature in 2006’s comedy-horror, Severance. With other cast members (l–r) Tim McInnerny, Babou Ceesay, Andy Nyman, Claudie Blakley and Laura Harris.
12. Danny poses with Laura Harris and director Christopher Smith during a photocall prior to the press presentation of Severance.
13. Outlaw, 2007, was the last installment of a remarkable collaboration between Danny and director Nick Love, and saw him team up with (l–r) Sean Harris, Sean Bean, Rupert Friend and Lennie James.
14. Crush: Danny was absolutely thrilled to work with Gillian Anderson in Straightheads in 2007. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, the movie was his last to see a wide release in UK cinemas.
15. Low point: Danny made a succession of unsuccessful low-budget independent movies, which started with City Rats in 2009 (at the London premiere with director Steve Kelly and Tamer Hassan.
16. And continued with wh
at was viewed as his personal nadir, Basement, 2010.
17. Before 2011’s Age of Heroes, for which he is seen receiving weapons training.
18. Danny shares a close bond with his fans, and is always keen to meet them whenever possible. With authors and super-fans Jonathan Sothcott and James Mullinger for their book, The Films of Danny Dyer.
19. Smiling for the camera at a signing for his autobiography, Straight Up.
20. Another fan takes a quick snap with her favourite actor.
21. Life’s a stage: Some of the best work of Danny’s career has come in the theatre, most notably in his collaborations with Harold Pinter. On stage with Nigel Lindsay in 2008’s The Homecoming.
22. The cast enjoys the after-party following The Homecoming’s press night, also attended by Harold Pinter (seated, right).
23. With the rest of the cast, (l–r) Neil Dudgeon, Anthony O’Donnell, Nigel Linsday, Kenneth Cranham and Danny.
24. Smells Like Teen Spirit: Danny with co-star Shaun Evans on stage for Kurt and Sid, 2009.
25. Family man: Danny took his whole family to the UK screening of Straightheads.
26. With partner Joanne at the launch party for the Nokia ‘Capsule 96’ mobile phone.
27. Danny and his younger daughter, Sunnie, are clearly having fun at the Celebrity Soccer Six charity event at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium.
28. Don’t they grow up fast? Danny and Joanne take Sunnie and Joanne’s goddaughter to the Toy Story 3 premiere.
29. Danny with eldest daughter Dani, right, and a friend at the Twilight: Eclipse premiere in 2010.
30. All aboard! Danny’s soap career sets off as he mingles with members of the EastEnders cast at the National Television Awards, 2014. Flanked by (l-r) Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie.
31. With his new on-screen family, (l-r) Kellie Bright, Sam Strike and Maddy Hill, as well as Wallace and Richie.
32. Danny stands with the rest of the Carters, including Danny-Boy Hatchard, far right, at the 2014 British Soap Awards.
33. Danny shows he is making a good impression on his fellow cast members as he has a laugh with Shane Richie.
34. East End boy: From London’s East End to EastEnders, Danny’s career has come a long way, but as head of the Carter family, a bright future awaits him.
1. Starting out: Danny’s early work saw him take on a variety of roles, and sport a range of looks, notably as a long-haired youth in Cadfael, 1995.
2. A disgruntled football fan in A Touch of Frost, 1995.
3. Danny still appears fresh-faced as he poses with co-stars John Simm and Nicola Reynolds at the Human Traffic premiere in London in 1999.
4. And not quite so charming as his character from the film, Moff.
5. Looking every inch the calm, sophisticated First World War army officer in 1999’s The Trench, Danny’s character was later proved to be somewhat cowardly.
6. Danny poses with old girlfriend Davinia Taylor at The 51st State premiere in London.
7. Reunited at last: After a tricky few years that saw them break up and get back together, childhood sweethearts Danny and Joanne pose happily for the cameras at The Football Factory’s premiere in May 2004.
8. Danny and Tamer Hassan have a bit of fun as they arrive for the filming of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, shortly after the release of The Football Factory.
9. High point: Danny is back to his best in a role written especially for him in Nick Love’s The Business. With co-stars (l–r) Tamer Hassan, Georgina Chapman and Geoff Bell.
10. Looking the part in his 1980s-era outfit as Frankie on the set of The Business, released in 2005.
11. A departure in genre for Danny saw him feature in 2006’s comedy-horror, Severance. With other cast members (l–r) Tim McInnerny, Babou Ceesay, Andy Nyman, Claudie Blakley and Laura Harris.
12. Danny poses with Laura Harris and director Christopher Smith during a photocall prior to the press presentation of Severance.
13. Outlaw, 2007, was the last installment of a remarkable collaboration between Danny and director Nick Love, and saw him team up with (l–r) Sean Harris, Sean Bean, Rupert Friend and Lennie James.
14. Crush: Danny was absolutely thrilled to work with Gillian Anderson in Straightheads in 2007. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, the movie was his last to see a wide release in UK cinemas.
15. Low point: Danny made a succession of unsuccessful low-budget independent movies, which started with City Rats in 2009 (at the London premiere with director Steve Kelly and Tamer Hassan.
16. And continued with what was viewed as his personal nadir, Basement, 2010.
17. Before 2011’s Age of Heroes, for which he is seen receiving weapons training.
18. Danny shares a close bond with his fans, and is always keen to meet them whenever possible. With authors and super-fans Jonathan Sothcott and James Mullinger for their book, The Films of Danny Dyer.
19. Smiling for the camera at a signing for his autobiography, Straight Up.
20. Another fan takes a quick snap with her favourite actor.
21. Life’s a stage: Some of the best work of Danny’s career has come in the theatre, most notably in his collaborations with Harold Pinter. On stage with Nigel Lindsay in 2008’s The Homecoming.
22. The cast enjoys the after-party following The Homecoming’s press night, also attended by Harold Pinter (seated, right).
23. With the rest of the cast, (l–r) Neil Dudgeon, Anthony O’Donnell, Nigel Linsday, Kenneth Cranham and Danny.
24. Smells Like Teen Spirit: Danny with co-star Shaun Evans on stage for Kurt and Sid, 2009.
25. Family man: Danny took his whole family to the UK screening of Straightheads.
26. With partner Joanne at the launch party for the Nokia ‘Capsule 96’ mobile phone.
27. Danny and his younger daughter, Sunnie, are clearly having fun at the Celebrity Soccer Six charity event at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium.
28. Don’t they grow up fast? Danny and Joanne take Sunnie and Joanne’s goddaughter to the Toy Story 3 premiere.
29. Danny with eldest daughter Dani, right, and a friend at the Twilight: Eclipse premiere in 2010.
30. All aboard! Danny’s soap career sets off as he mingles with members of the EastEnders cast at the National Television Awards, 2014. Flanked by (l-r) Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie.
31. With his new on-screen family, (l-r) Kellie Bright, Sam Strike and Maddy Hill, as well as Wallace and Richie.
32. Danny stands with the rest of the Carters, including Danny-Boy Hatchard, far right, at the 2014 British Soap Awards.
33. Danny shows he is making a good impression on his fellow cast members as he has a laugh with Shane Richie.
34. East End boy: From London’s East End to EastEnders, Danny’s career has come a long way, but as head of the Carter family, a bright future awaits him.
