Age, Biography and Wiki
Danny Dyer was born on July 24, 1977, making him 47 years old as of June 2025. He is best known for his roles in the 1999 film Human Traffic and as Mick Carter in EastEnders. Dyer has a strong background in film and television, having appeared in numerous productions throughout his career.
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| Date of Birth | 24 July 1977 |
| Age | 47 Years |
| Birth Place | London, England |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | England |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Although specific details about his height, weight, and measurements are not widely available, Dyer is often noted for his robust build, which aligns with his "hard man" persona in many of his roles.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Danny Dyer has been in a long-term relationship with Joanne Mas, whom he married in 2016 after a lengthy courtship that began in 1992. The couple has three children together: Sunnie, Arty, and Dani Dyer, who gained fame on the reality show Love Island.
He has a younger brother, Tony (born 1979), and sister, Kayleigh (born 1986). His parents split up when he was nine and he was raised by his mother in Custom House. He began acting when he was a teen, and was bullied at school so badly by his peers that he lied about taking acting classes.
In 2016, Dyer's family history was the subject of a Series 13 episode of the BBC genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are?, where it was revealed that his family hails from the Poplar area of London. Census records showed many of them working in the manual occupations connected to the docks on the River Thames. Further research found that Dyer is a descendant of Thomas Cromwell and of Elizabeth Seymour, the sister of Henry VIII's third wife Jane Seymour. Elizabeth married Cromwell's son Gregory Cromwell and, with the Seymour family's assertion to be descended from Edward III (Dyer's 25th generation ancestor), the line can be traced back to William the Conqueror and Charlemagne. In response, geneticist Adam Rutherford argued that an English person being descended from a Plantagenet king was "not remarkable", musing that "almost every Briton" can claim such descent.
In 2012, Dyer played the lead role in Ray Cooney's Run for Your Wife. Upon release in 2013, it was savaged by critics, who described it as one of the worst British films of all time. The film took in a mere £747 during its opening weekend.
Dyer resides in Debden, Essex. He began dating Joanne Mas in 1992 but they separated after the birth of their first daughter, future television personality Dani Dyer, in 1996. They began dating other people, but soon started an affair with each other and decided to reconcile. Dyer and Mas eventually married on 3 September 2016, after she proposed to him in March 2015. They also have a second daughter and a son.
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Net Worth and Salary
Danny Dyer's estimated net worth varies, with some sources suggesting it is around $5 million, while others report it as $500,000. His annual salary from EastEnders is reportedly around £400,000. His net worth is influenced by his diverse acting career, television appearances, and business ventures.
Career, Business and Investments
Dyer's career spans film, television, and theater. He has appeared in notable projects such as The Football Factory, Mean Machine, and EastEnders. In addition to acting, Dyer is involved in business, serving as the Chairman of Greenwich Borough, a non-league football team. He has also been involved in various television shows and documentaries like The Real Football Factories and Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men.
Dyer was discovered at a local school by an agent who auditioned him for the part of Martin Fletcher in the Granada Television series Prime Suspect 3 (1993), beginning his acting career at 16. He also appeared on television in episodes of Cadfael (1994), A Touch of Frost (1995), Loved Up (1995), Thief Takers (1996), Highlander and Soldier Soldier (both 1997). His many other television roles include appearances in the 2003 Channel 4 drama Second Generation, directed by John Sen; as Malcolm, main character Michelle's stepfather, in Skins; as a football player in the second series of Hotel Babylon; and as Matt Costello in what was supposed to be the pilot episode for Breathless, a BBC two-part television series in development from BBC Northern Ireland, renamed first Blood Rush and then Kiss of Death, when it premiered on BBC One as a one-part drama on 26 May 2008. Beginning in 2007, Dyer became the presenter of The Real Football Factories and The Real Football Factories International, a TV documentary series on Bravo, for which he travels, in the former throughout the United Kingdom and in the latter throughout the world, to meet and interview football club fans and hooligans. In Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men, "a gritty and hard-hitting documentary series that sees him venturing into the dark depths of the British underworld and hunting down some of the most notorious and feared men in Britain today", began airing on Bravo in the United Kingdom on 20 October 2008.
Dyer is known for his "bad boy" or "hard man" roles in film. Dyer's first film role was in Human Traffic (1999). His subsequent movie work includes Mel Smith's High Heels and Low Lifes (2001) and starring roles in Borstal Boy (2000), Mean Machine (2002) and in four films by the British film director Nick Love: Goodbye Charlie Bright (2001); The Football Factory (2004); The Business (2005); and Outlaw (2007). Among other film roles, he also appeared as the character Steve in Christopher Smith's Severance (2006); as Hayden in Adulthood (2008); and as himself in the feature documentary Tattoos: A Scarred History.
Dyer has been open about his drug use. In his autobiography, he stated, "I've always taken drugs and I probably always will, but there's a difference between having the odd crafty bump up the snout as a reward for a job well done and letting it rule your life." He has advocated for the legalisation of cocaine because he argues that banning it has not worked.
Social Network
Danny Dyer maintains a strong presence on social media platforms, often engaging with fans and sharing updates about his personal and professional life.
A lifelong football fan, Dyer supports West Ham United. In December 2007, he became the chairman of Kent League side Greenwich Borough after appointed by club president, fellow actor Tamer Hassan. He said, "I just love football and the chance of being involved with a club is like a dream come true." The appointment was actually a publicity stunt to raise the profile of the club.
Education
Information about Danny Dyer's specific educational background is limited. However, his career in acting and media began early, with significant roles from a young age.
In summary, Danny Dyer is a multifaceted celebrity with a successful acting career, entrepreneurial ventures, and a strong family presence in the media. His net worth reflects his diverse income streams and his enduring popularity in British entertainment.
