BBC Death in Paradise: Danny John-Jules' actor children who've starred alongside him and famous footballer nephew
Danny is probably best known for his role in Red Dwarf but he also had a stint on Strictly Come Dancing
Matt Spivey
He is best known for his roles in BBC's Death in Paradise and long-running role of Cat in hit comedy series Red Dwarf
Londoner Danny John-Jules, 61, was born in Paddington but moved not long afterwards to Notting Hill, where he grew up.
He is best known for his roles in BBC's Death in Paradise and long-running role of Cat in hit comedy series Red Dwarf and he also appeared the on the 16th series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2018.
Danny danced with professional dancer Amy Dowden on the show and was the 7th eliminated contestant having scored an almost perfect score of 37 for his Jive.
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Danny danced with professional dancer Amy Dowden on the show and was the 7th eliminated contestant (Image: BBC)
Danny is married to Petula Langlais and they share two children, Danté Langlais-John-Jules and Danaè Langlais-John-Jules, who have both had minor actor roles playing characters alongside their dad.
Danny's son Danté Langlais-John-Jules has appeared alongside his father in Death in Paradise playing the character of Jackson in 2016 episode 'Dishing Up Murder'.
Danté also appeared in a short film his father directed named Bucky, in which a five-year-old boy, in an attempt to make friends brings a toy gun to the local park soon after moving to the area, only to find out it's no toy.
Danny is married to Petula Langlais and the couple share two children
Meanwhile, Danaè Langlais-John-Jules, Danny's daughter, also starred alongside him in an episode if Death in Paradise.
Danny is also related to a young sporting star.
His nephew, Tyreece John-Jules, 20, is a footballer currently playing for Blackpool, on loan from Arsenal.
His nephew, Tyreece John-Jules, 20, is a footballer currently playing for Blackpool
Danny will be returning to BBC's Death in Paradise for a festive special this year.
The Death in Paradise Christmas Special will air at 7:30pm on Boxing Day on BBC One.
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