Portrait of Danny John-Jules

Acting

Danny John-Jules

Career

Active from 1975 to 2026, with a break from 1976 to 1987, busiest in 1998 and 2009 with 2 main titles each.

Leading roles
10
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score62/100
Highest rated
Poster for Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs
Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs
GoodWatch score84/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 27 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.7 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.1 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 4.2 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.9 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.3 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.0 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Danny John-Jules Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Melancholy
    3.0, average 4.7
  • Pathos
    3.8, average 5.3
  • Historical
    1.1, average 2.6
  • Psychological
    4.1, average 5.5

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Cult Classic 3
  • British Sci-Fi Comedy 2
  • Space Adventure 2
  • Nostalgic 2
  • Sci-Fi Comedy 2
  • Social Satire 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

54
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

5 titles Β· average score 67
Ann Droid
Ann Droid (2026)
GoodWatch score 83

TV show Β· as Brian

Sound Asleep
Sound Asleep (2026)

as Deen Peels

The Kemps: All Gold
The Kemps: All Gold (2023)

as Paul Human

Creation Stories
Creation Stories (2021)
GoodWatch score 45

as Maurice

Red Dwarf: The Promised Land
Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (2020)
GoodWatch score 72

as Cat

2010s

11 titles Β· average score 58
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018)
GoodWatch score 73

TV show Β· as Ben Lovedon

Tim Vine Travels Through Time Christmas Special
Tim Vine Travels Through Time Christmas Special (2017)

as Cardinal Wolsey

Urban Myths
Urban Myths (2017)
GoodWatch score 72

TV show Β· as Don King

Amoc
Amoc (2017)

as Dr. Stevens

Bucky
Bucky (2014)

as Wayne

Catchphrase
Catchphrase (2013)

TV show

The Grind
The Grind (2012)
GoodWatch score 30

as Phil

Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise (2011)
GoodWatch score 59

TV show Β· as Dwayne Myers

Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas (2011)
GoodWatch score 76

as Elf (voice)

Freestyle
Freestyle (2010)
GoodWatch score 28

as Collis

The Whistleblower
The Whistleblower (2010)
GoodWatch score 68

as Duke

2000s

16 titles Β· average score 52
Starhyke
Starhyke (2009)
GoodWatch score 47

TV show

Red Dwarf: Back to Earth
Red Dwarf: Back to Earth (2009)

as Cat

Sucker Punch
Sucker Punch (2008)
GoodWatch score 50

as Harley

M.I. High
M.I. High (2007)
GoodWatch score 62

TV show Β· as Lenny Bicknall

Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII
Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII (2005)

Thanks

Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI
Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI (2005)

Thanks

Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V
Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V (2004)

Thanks

Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV
Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV (2004)

Thanks

The Crouches
The Crouches (2003)

TV show Β· as Ed

Celebrity Mastermind
Celebrity Mastermind (2003)

TV show

Red Dwarf A–Z
Red Dwarf A–Z (2003)

Thanks

Blade II
Blade II (2002)
GoodWatch score 61

as Asad

1990s

10 titles Β· average score 73
Let the Good Times Roll
Let the Good Times Roll (1998)

as Neville

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
GoodWatch score 77

as Barfly Jack

Can't Smeg Won't Smeg
Can't Smeg Won't Smeg (1998)
GoodWatch score 78

as Cat/Duane Dibbley

The Demon Headmaster
The Demon Headmaster (1996)
GoodWatch score 71

TV show Β· as Eddy Hair

Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs
Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs (1995)
GoodWatch score 84

as Cat

Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups
Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups (1994)
GoodWatch score 79

as Cat

In Dreams
In Dreams (1992)

as Gary

London Kills Me
London Kills Me (1991)
GoodWatch score 59

as Black Man at Party

Amnesty International's Big 30
Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991)

as Cat

Spatz
Spatz (1990)
GoodWatch score 64

TV show Β· as Captain Electric

1980s

9 titles Β· average score 73
Maid Marian and Her Merry Men
Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989)
GoodWatch score 70

TV show Β· as Barrington

Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf (1988)
GoodWatch score 83

TV show Β· as Cat

Casualty
Casualty (1986)
GoodWatch score 62

TV show Β· as Leon

Labyrinth
Labyrinth (1986)
GoodWatch score 66

as Firey 3 / Firey 4 (voice)

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
GoodWatch score 80

as Doo-Wop Street Singer

The Bill
The Bill (1984)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show Β· as Andy Brown

Danger: Marmalade at Work
Danger: Marmalade at Work (1984)

TV show Β· as Roy Lee

The Hot Shoe Show
The Hot Shoe Show (1983)

TV show Β· as Dancer

The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
GoodWatch score 74

as Businessman Dancer / Dubonnet Club Dancer (uncredited)

1970s

2 titles Β· average score 80
Scum
Scum (1979)
GoodWatch score 80

as Baldy's lookout (uncredited)

Seven Green Bottles
Seven Green Bottles (1975)

as Frog

1960s

1 title Β· average score 76
Jackanory
Jackanory (1965)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show Β· as Storyteller