David Alan Johns, known professionally as Dave John, is an English stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He is best known for his breakthrough role as Daniel Blake in the 2016 Ken Loach film I, Daniel Blake.
Johns’ performance in this critically acclaimed social realist film brought him widespread recognition and acclaim, cementing his status as a talented and versatile artist.
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- Full name: David Alan Johns
- Stage Name: Dave John
- Date of birth: July 15, 1956
- Age: 68 years old
- Place of birth: United States
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor and comedian
- Height: 1.8m
- Parents: unknown
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Dave John was born on July 15, 1956, in the United States. He was presumably raised by his parents and may have siblings, although details about his family background have not been disclosed. His educational background has not been made public. Ethnically, he is white and Christian.
Career
Dave John is a versatile English entertainer and actor known for his work in a variety of comedy television shows, including Never mind the Buzzcocks, 8 out of 10 catsAnd Rob Brydon’s Annual RetentionHis roles include roles in Mud, Please be on time., Inspector George GentlyAnd Harry Hill as God.
In 2009, Johns teamed up with Owen O’Neill to adapt Stephen King’s novel Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption for a play performed at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin.
Johns received critical acclaim in 2016 for his leading role in the Ken Loach film I, Daniel Blakewith critics praising the “strong” acting, “pleasant humor” and “all the more touching for its restraint”.
Following the success of the film, Johns wrote a stage adaptation of I, Daniel Blakepremiered at Northern Stage in Newcastle upon Tyne in May 2023, updating the story to reflect the current cost of living crisis.
Awards and nominations
Prize
- British Independent Film Award (BIFA) for Best Actor – Won for I, Daniel Blake
- Dublin Film Critics Award for Best Actor – Won for I, Daniel Blake
- Empire Magazine Film Award for Best New Actor – Won I, Daniel Blake
- Seattle Film Festival Best Actor – Won I, Daniel Blake
- Best Actor at the Overcome Film Festival – Won Make up
- Best Performance at Fishnets & Film – Won Make up
- Writer of the Year at the North East Cultural Awards
Nomination
- British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer – I, Daniel Blake
- Evening Standard Film Award for Best Actor – I, Daniel Blake
- European Film Award for Best Actor – I, Daniel Blake
- British/Irish Film Actor of the Year Award by the British Film Critics Society
Social media
- Instagram Name: @dave_johns15
- Facebook Name: Dave-Johns
- Twitter Username: @davejohnscomic
Personal life
Dave John is a public figure, and details about his personal life and relationships are often the subject of media speculation. He is currently believed to be single, with no confirmed details about his relationship history or the possibility of having children.
List of movies played
- I, Daniel Blake (2016) – Daniel Blake
- Friends of Fishermen (2019) – Leadville
- The Keeper (2018) – Roberts
- Two Graves (2018) – George
- Walk like a leopard (2018) – Trevor ‘Bulldog’ Bolton
- Fishermen’s Friends: One and All (2022) – Leadville
- Phoebus files (2023)
- Turtle (2023)
- Where it ends (2023)
- Make up (2023)
- The Larkin Family (2021)
- I’m still Ethan (2021)
- Happy spirit (2020)
- 23 Walking (2020)
Net worth
Dave John’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This considerable wealth is largely due to his successful career achievements in both comedy and acting.
