What position will former EastEnders actor Danny Dyer play in UNICEF’s Soccer Aid 2024?... (original) (raw)
OVER the years Danny Dyer has cemented himself as a household name amongst Brits.
The actor has enjoyed an incredible career and now is doing his bit for charity by taking part in Soccer Aid 2024.
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Danny Dyer is an actor and quiz show hostCredit: REX Features
Who is Danny Dyer?
Danny Dyer was born on July 24, 1977 in Canning Town, East London, and is an actor.
Some of his most memorable projects include The Football Factory, The Business, and Doghouse.
Beginning his career at the age of 16, he was discovered by an agent who auditioned him for the part of Martin Fletcher in the Granada Television series Prime Suspect in 1993.
After this other TV jobs poured in, including roles in Cadfael, A Touch of Frost, Loved Up, Thief Takers, and Soldier Soldier.
When was Danny Dyer in EastEnders?
In October 2013 the BBC announced Danny would join the popular soap from Christmas 2013.
He made his debut alongside actress Kellie Bright as Mick and Linda Carter.
But after almost 10 years, he left the soap for good in 2022.
His character was killed off in the Christmas Day episode of the soap.
Danny departed his role in dramatic scenes which showed him diving into the Channel to save his beloved ex-wife Linda, with him not re-emerging from the water.
In February 2023, Danny revealed the REAL reason he quit the soap.
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Talking to Kugan Cassius on boxing YouTube channel iFL TV: “All I got for the past couple of years was, ‘You still in that EastEnders? I don’t watch it anymore.’ Constantly, that was the thing.
“When I first came in there was like seven or eight million people watching it, of course because of streaming services and all that stuff a lot less people do watch it.
"It was more that people didn’t watch it anymore, ‘you still in that?’ it was all that sort of dialogue.
I didn’t quite know who I was playing anymore, it was an odd thing.
Danny Dyer on why he quit EastEnders
"It was a lot of people, a lot of young people, young people don’t watch it.”
Danny also admitted that he had become disillusioned with his character.
He felt Mick had “lost his way” after divorcing Linda and marrying Janine Butcher, played by Charlie Brooks, and being involved in more and more far-fetched storylines.
He added: “I didn’t quite know who I was playing anymore, it was an odd thing.”
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The actor played Mick Carter on EastEndersCredit: PA:Press Association
Is Danny Dyer married and does he have children?
Danny lives in Essex with his wife Jo Mas.
They have been dating since 1992 and married since 2016.
Before Danny hit the big time, Jo was the main breadwinner with a job as a financial adviser.
He has two daughters Dani and Sunnie, as well as son called Arty.
His eldest daughter appeared on Survival of the Fittest and won Love Island 2018.
Danny and Dani also co-host a Spotify podcast called Sorted with the Dyers.
His eldest daughter has made him a grandpa three times over with her kids.
Dani has a son called Santiago, and twin daughters called Summer and Star.
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Danny with his wife Jo and daughter DaniCredit: Rex
What else is Danny Dyer known for?
Danny featured on the BBC series Who Do You Think You Are? in 2016.
Viewers couldn't believe it as it was revealed that Danny’s blood has links to both William the Conqueror and Edward III.
The star has also hosted the gameshows The Wall and Cheat.
He also took a six-week break in 2019 to appear in a series of plays paying tribute to his mentor Harold Pinter alongside Martin Freeman.
In 2024, Danny took part in Celebrity Bake Off.
The actor has not been short of work since leaving Walford and his wages have been kept healthy thanks to landing roles in shows such as Channel 5's drama Heat as well as hosting E4 travel series, Absolutely Dyer, with daughter Dani.
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The actor took part in Celebrity Bake Off 2024
What is Danny Dyer's net worth?
As of 2024 Danny's net worth is estimated to be around £4M
The actor’s wealth was previously bolstered by a large salary from his EastEnders work, where it was reported he earnt up to £250K a year.
He also earns money from his other TV work and podcast.
In 2023, it was reported by The Sun that Danny banked £10K per week over the year.
Filings for his company confirmed that he made a £434,820 profit over twelve months after his assets increased to £513,969 in January 2023.
Overall, Danny retained £1,222,598 in his firm after allowing for bills at £199,373.
These figures show that the actor managed to bank an impressive £1.4million in earnings in 2023.
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Danny Dyer on his new show Danny Dyer: How To Be A ManCredit: Channel 4
What position will Danny Dyer play in Soccer Aid 2024?
For Soccer Aid 2024, Danny will resume his position of striker.
He made his debut in the tournament in 2023 and was an instant success.
The actor was on the England squad and even scored a goal for his team.
Who will manage Danny Dyers' Soccer Aid 2024 team?
For the 2024 Soccer Aid footie tournament Danny is on the England team.
The squad is being managed by none other than Harry Redknapp.
He is joined by co-managers Frank Lampard and Robbie Williams.
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Danny is taking part in Soccer Aid 2024Credit: gETTY
How to watch Soccer Aid 2024
Soccer Aid takes place on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
The match is being held at Chelsea's home, Stamford Bridge.
You can watch all the action live at 6pm on ITV, ITVX and STV.
To donate to Soccer Aid - which is aid of Unicef - visit their website.