Danny Lee Wynter
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| Born | Danny Lee Wynter 25 May 1982 Barking, London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Danny Lee Wynter (born 25 May 1982) is a British actor, playwright, and activist.
He is best known for playing the lead in
His writing has appeared in numerous publications including
His debut play, Black Superhero, opened at the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, the main space at the Royal Court Theatre in March 2023.[1]
Personal life
Danny Lee Wynter was born in Barking, East London and grew up in a single parent family in Essex. His mother, a train attendant, is of Romany Gypsy and Italian ancestry, and his father, a local businessman, is of Jamaican descent. He has been open about his sexuality since the beginning of his career identifying as gay.[2]
In 2000, he studied performing arts at Middlesex University, where he trained in clown under John Wright, founder of Trestle Theatre Company and As Told by an Idiot. In 2003, he gained a place at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art to train in classical acting.
Career
While at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Wynter ushered at the Royal Court theatre, a job which he left to make his professional debut in[3] Stephen Poliakoff's 2007 BBC/HBO films Joe's Palace and Capturing Mary.
After receiving acclaim for his performance in the Poliakoff films, Wynter was cast by
Theatre work includes
His debut play, Black Superhero, opened on the main stage of the Royal Court Theatre in March 2023, with Wynter appearing as the lead character.[5] The play, revolving around an out of work London actor in love with his married friend, the star of a Hollywood superhero franchise, was described by The Independent as a "funny and unflinching exploration of black masculinity".[6]
In January 2014, after responding to a trailer for a new season of TV drama which failed to include a single BAME artist, Wynter brought together a group of friends and colleagues, actresses
Selected performances
- Hot Fuzz 2006 (Film)
- The Changing Room 2006 (Stage Play)
- Joe's Palace 2007 (Film)
- Capturing Mary 2007 (Film)
- The Fall of the House of Usher 2007 (Stage Play)
- King Lear 2008 (Stage Play)
- The Frontline 2008 (Stage Play)
- A Doll's House 2008 (Stage Play)
- Holby City (2009) (TV Series)
- The Miser 2009 (Stage Play)
- Luther 2010 (TV series)
- Henry IV Part I2010 (Stage Play)
- Henry IV Part II2010 (Stage Play)
- Beat Girl 2012 (Film)
- St. John's Night2012 (Stage Play)
- Mr Stink 2012 (TV Film)
- Partners in Crime 2015 (TV Series)
- Censor 2021 (Film)
References
- ^ "Black Superhero". Royal Court. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Interview | Actor Danny Lee Wynter talks 'Deathwatch' revival and lack of media diversity". 14 April 2016. Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ "Danny Lee Wynter plays Joe Dix". BBC. Retrieved 19 December 2008.
- ^ "Fool's gold: Danny Lee Wynter on Lear's Fool". The Stage. Retrieved 20 December 2008.
- ^ Akbar, Arifa (22 March 2023). "Black Superhero review – original queer drama with plenty of kapow". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Black Superhero is a funny and bold exploration of Black masculinity – review". The Independent. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
External links
- Danny Lee Wynter at IMDb
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