Darren Day is a brilliant English actor, singer and television presenter who has had a distinguished career in West End theatre.
His career got a major breakthrough when he replaced the revered Phillip Schofield in the iconic role of Joseph in the much-loved musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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- Full name: Darren Day
- Stage name: Darren Day
- Date of Birth: July 17, 1968
- Age: 56
- Birthplace: Colchester, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: British actor, singer
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parents: Terry Graham, Anne Thorpe.
- Siblings: Lea Dye
- Spouse: Stephanie Dooley (married 2007-2019)
- Partner: Sophie Ladds (2020)
- Children: Corey MacKenzie, Madison Angel and Dalton
- Relationship: Engaged
- Net worth: $4 million
Early life and education
Darren Day was born in Colchester, England, on July 17, 1968. He was raised by his parents, Terry Graham and Anne Thorpe.
Darren has a younger sister named Lea Dye. He attends Sir Charles Lucas School. Darren’s ethnicity is white and he is a Christian.
Profession
Darren Day began his entertainment career at a young age, performing in a comedy cabaret trio at the age of 17. He later spent a season as a Redcoat entertainer at a holiday camp in Butlins.
Day rose to fame in 1987 when he auditioned for the BBC talent show Chance Comes. He appeared on the show in 1988 and was introduced to the host, Bob Monkhouse. Day performed well, winning several times before finishing fourth.
In addition to the stage, Day also rose to fame on television. He hosted popular shows such as You Bet! and Don’t Try This at Home! Day also starred in many touring stage musicals, including Summer Vacation, Grease, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hello Dolly, and Great Expectations.
In 2007, Day starred in the ITV police drama “Police Cop”. In addition to his versatility, he has released several successful singles and albums that have done well in the charts and has frequently appeared on Top of the Pops. Day has starred in films such as “White Island”, “Rough Cut” and “The Krays”.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @darrendayofficial
- Twitter: @darrenday
Personal life
Darren Day is a famous British actor and singer with a turbulent love life and multiple high-profile engagements. In the 1990s, he was engaged to actresses Anna Friel, Tracy Shaw and Isla Fish.
In the early 21st century, Day was engaged to Adele Vellacott and Suzanne Shaw, with whom he had a son, Corey MacKenzie Shaw-Day.
In 2007, Day married actress Stephanie Dooley and had two children together – daughter Madison Angel and son Dalton. However, the marriage ended in divorce.
Most recently, Darren Day announced his sixth engagement to actress Sophie Raz in August 2020. The engagement highlighted the turbulent nature of his relationships over the past few decades.
Notably, in 2020, Day also revealed that he was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, which may have contributed to the challenges he faced in his personal life.
Discography
- “Young Girl” (1994)
- “Summer Vacation Variety” (1996)
- “How can I be sure?” (1998)
- “Wired for Voice” (2007)
- “Only Good People Die Young” (2011)
- Summer Vacation (1996)
- Darren Day (1998)
- Last meeting (2013)
- At This Moment (2016)
Filmography
- Rudy (2023)
- The Devil’s Eye (2019)
- The Krays: A Row of Death Walk (2018)
- White Island (2016)
- Rough Cut (2015)
- Hell Breeder (2004)
- Stella (2012)
- Holyoakes (2010)
- Police Story (2007)
- French and Saunders (2004)
- Come Dine with Me (2005)
- The Keith Barrett Show (2004)
- Flying Miracle (2003)
- Celebrity Big Brother (2001)
- Doctor (2000)
- Holby City (1999)
- Hollyoaks (1995)
- Classic Nursery Rhymes (1991)
- Of course! (1988)
- French and Saunders (1987)
net worth
Darren Day’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million. This figure is based on his successful and multifaceted career in the entertainment industry over the past few decades.
Additionally, he has appeared in various television shows including Celebrity Big Brother, Emmerdale, and Hollyoaks, which has further increased his net worth.
