Danny John-Jules

Danny John-Jules

1960-09-16 London, England 53 Credits

Biography

Danny John-Jules (born 16 September 1960) is a British actor, singer and dancer. He is best known for his role as Cat in the science-fiction comedy, Red Dwarf, as well as his role as Dwayne Myers in the crime drama, Death in Paradise. He was also a protagonist in the hit CBBC children's spy drama M.I. High, in which he portrayed Lenny Bicknall, the caretaker.

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Morecambe & Wise: The Unseen Tapes

2025

as Self

Acting

Hilarious rare and unseen footage of Britain's beloved comedy duo, including some footage previously unseen on network television. Also features Gail ...

The Kemps: All Gold

The Kemps: All Gold

2023

as Paul Human

Acting

Spandau Ballet brothers Martin and Gary Kemp return to the BBC for a New Year comedy documentary special. Rhys Thomas OBE has been given unprecedented...

Creation Stories

Creation Stories

2021

as Maurice

5.8
Acting

The true story of the rise and fall of Creation Records and its infamous founder Alan McGee; the man responsible for supplying the “Brit Pop” soundtra...

Red Dwarf: The Promised Land

Red Dwarf: The Promised Land

2020

as Cat

6.7
Acting

The posse meet three cat clerics who worship Lister as their God. Lister vows to help them as they're being hunted by Rodon, the ruthless feral cat le...

Before Grenfell: A Hidden History

Before Grenfell: A Hidden History

2018

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Acting

Residents of the community around Grenfell Tower tell an extraordinary story, 150 years in the making, of how their borough became the most unequal pl...

Tim Vine Travels Through Time Christmas Special

Tim Vine Travels Through Time Christmas Special

2017

as Cardinal Wolsey

6.0
Acting

To recover a silver lion ornament for singer Emma Bunton Tim travels back to the court of Henry Vlll where Anne Boleyn (Emma again) asks jester Tim to...

Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XII

Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XII

2017

as Self

Acting

A documentary of the making of the twelfth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Amoc

Amoc

2017

as Dr. Stevens

Acting

A young woman who has recently moved from Lebanon to London attempts to unravel the startling mysteries of her dreams and whether or not they could be...

Red Dwarf: Behind the Scenes - Series XI

Red Dwarf: Behind the Scenes - Series XI

2016

as Self

Acting

A documentary about the making of the eleventh series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Bucky

2014

as Wayne

Acting

A story seen from the eyes of a five-year-old boy who, through no fault of his own, comes face to face with disaster.

Bucky

2014

Writer, Producer, Director

Writing Producing Directing

A story seen from the eyes of a five-year-old boy who, through no fault of his own, comes face to face with disaster.

Respect: A Felix Dexter Special

Respect: A Felix Dexter Special

2013

as Self

Acting

A special programme celebrating the life in comedy of the much-loved and respected actor, Felix Dexter. Charting his influence as a pioneer of black c...

Red Dwarf: We're Smegged - Series X

Red Dwarf: We're Smegged - Series X

2012

as Self

Acting

A documentary about the making of the tenth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

The Grind

The Grind

2012

as Phil

3.0
Acting

The Grind is a modern urban drama, set in world of sex, drug dealers, dance nightclubs and loan sharks. Vince is the nightclub manager of The Grind in...

Arthur Christmas

Arthur Christmas

2011

as Elf (voice)

6.8
Acting

For hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title "Santa" to a chosen few of its members, which can be passed down upon retirement. Each...

The Whistleblower

The Whistleblower

2010

as Duke

6.7
Acting

Nebraska cop Kathryn Bolkovac discovers a deadly sex trafficking ring while serving as a U.N. peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Risking her own life to ...

Freestyle

Freestyle

2010

as Collis

4.0
Acting

A romance set in the world of freestyle basketball.

Red Dwarf: Back to Earth

Red Dwarf: Back to Earth

2009

as Cat

Acting

Hurled through a portal, the Red Dwarf crew discover they’re just characters in a TV series. Can they track down their creators and discover how long ...

Red Dwarf: The Making of Back to Earth

Red Dwarf: The Making of Back to Earth

2009

as Self

Acting

A documentary about the making of the Red Dwarf mini-series 'Back to Earth'.

Sucker Punch

Sucker Punch

2008

as Harley

4.2
Acting

Ray 'Harley' Davidson is a hustler. With flash clothes and a fast mouth, Harley lives life in the fast lane. With his passion for all things gambling,...

Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series I

Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series I

2007

as Himself

6.3
Acting

A documentary about the first series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series II

Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series II

2007

as Himself

6.5
Acting

A documentary about the second series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Underground

Underground

2007

as Lamont Gaines

4.2
Acting

In the UK suburbs, an underground tournament is set to challenge twelve fighters from different backgrounds to compete for the price of £500,000. They...

Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII

Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII

2005

as Self

5.0
Acting

A documentary about the seventh series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII

Red Dwarf: Back from the Dead - Series VII

2005

Thanks

5.0

A documentary about the seventh series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI

Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI

2005

as Self

7.0
Acting

A documentary about the sixth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI

Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI

2005

Thanks

7.0

A documentary about the sixth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V

Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V

2004

as Self

Acting

A documentary about the fifth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V

Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V

2004

Thanks

A documentary about the fifth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV

Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV

2004

as Self

6.5
Acting

A documentary about the fourth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV

Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV

2004

Thanks

6.5

A documentary about the fourth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III

Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III

2003

as Self

7.7
Acting

A documentary about the third series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III

Red Dwarf: All Change - Series III

2003

Thanks

7.7

A documentary about the third series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Red Dwarf A–Z

Red Dwarf A–Z

2003

as Self

8.5
Acting

A compilation of clips and interviews, originally broadcast on BBC2's Red Dwarf Night, celebrating the show's 10th anniversary in 1998, and subsequent...

Red Dwarf A–Z

Red Dwarf A–Z

2003

Thanks

8.5

A compilation of clips and interviews, originally broadcast on BBC2's Red Dwarf Night, celebrating the show's 10th anniversary in 1998, and subsequent...

Launching Red Dwarf

2002

as Self / Cat (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

A documentary about the making of the first series of "Red Dwarf" (1988).

Launching Red Dwarf

2002

Thanks

8.0

A documentary about the making of the first series of "Red Dwarf" (1988).

Blade II

Blade II

2002

as Asad

6.6
Acting

Blade forms an uneasy alliance with the vampire council in order to combat the Reapers, who are feeding on vampires.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

1998

as Barfly Jack

8.1
Acting

A card shark and his unwillingly-enlisted friends need to make a lot of cash quick after losing a sketchy poker match. To do this they decide to pull ...

Let the Good Times Roll

Let the Good Times Roll

1998

as Neville

Acting

This short autobiographical film written by Dexter Fletcher is about a down-on-his-luck man in London who lives in his car, trying to get by for one m...

Can't Smeg Won't Smeg

Can't Smeg Won't Smeg

1998

as Cat/Duane Dibbley

Acting

20th century television chef Ainsley Harriott beams himself aboard the space vessel Starbug in order to test the crew's culinary skills.

Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs

Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs

1995

as Cat

8.0
Acting

A video release containing toxic waste from the first three series of space comedy Red Dwarf. Witness the cast, and a number of guest stars, forget li...

Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups

Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups

1994

as Cat

8.0
Acting

Kryten presents a collection of bloopers from series 4 to 6 of Red Dwarf.

In Dreams

1992

as Gary

7.0
Acting

Lenny has some perplexing dreams.

Amnesty International's Big 30

Amnesty International's Big 30

1991

as Cat

4.0
Acting

In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversa...

London Kills Me

London Kills Me

1991

as Black Man at Party

6.0
Acting

For want of a nail a shoe was lost, for want of a shoe... a young man's life is almost lost, which is exactly what this film is all about: a man barel...

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

1986

as Doo-Wop Street Singer

6.9
Acting

Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's; a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker, Audrey Fulquard, and...

Labyrinth

Labyrinth

1986

as Firey 3 / Firey 4 (voice)

7.3
Acting

When Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she inadvertently summons the Goblin King and he whisks Toby away to his castle at the centre o...

The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981

as Street Dancer

6.9
Acting

Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is sto...

Scum

Scum

1979

as Baldy's lookout (uncredited)

7.1
Acting

Powerful, uncompromising drama about two boys' struggle for survival in the nightmare world of Britain's notorious Borstal Reformatory.

British Hustle

1978

as Self

Acting

It shows what the underground soul scene was really like back in the late 70’s.

Seven Green Bottles

Seven Green Bottles

1975

as Frog

6.2
Acting

Seven wayward juveniles (the "Green Bottles" of the title) spend their days truanting and thieving. One by one they are caught and made to face the co...

The Flaw

N/A

Acting

Set in a dystopian world dominated by the Regime, a ruthless Interrogator is ordered by the Special Service to follow a perfect plan to prove a suspec...