David Alan Johns Biography: Age, Net Worth, Parents, Spouse, Movies, Wiki, Awards

David Alan Johns, professionally known 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 drama earned him widespread recognition and acclaim, solidifying his status as a talented and versatile performer.

Profile

• Full Name: David Alan Johns
• Stage Name: Dave John
• Born: July 15, 1956
• Age: 68 years old
• Birthplace: United States
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Actor and Comedian
• Height: 1.8m
• Parent: 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 likely raised by his parents and may have had siblings, though details about his family background remain undisclosed. His educational background has not been publicly revealed. Ethnically, he is white, and his religious affiliation is Christianity.

Career

Dave John is a versatile British entertainer and actor known for his work on various comedy television shows, including Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Rob Brydon’s Annually Retentive. His acting credits include roles in Mud, Time Gentlemen Please, Inspector George Gently, and Harry Hill as God.

In 2009, Johns collaborated with Owen O’Neill to dramatize Stephen King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption for a production at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin.

Johns received critical acclaim in 2016 for his lead role in the Ken Loach film I, Daniel Blake, with reviewers praising his “powerful,” “welcome comic touch,” and “all the more moving for its restraint” performance.

Following the film’s success, Johns wrote a stage adaptation of I, Daniel Blake, which premiered at the Northern Stage in Newcastle upon Tyne in May 2023, updating the story to reflect the current cost of living crisis.

Awards and Nominations

Awards

• 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 Male Newcomer – Won for I, Daniel Blake
• Seattle Film Festival Best Actor – Won for I, Daniel Blake
• Best Actor at the Overcome Film Festival – Won for Making Up
• Best Performance at Fishnets & Film – Won for Making Up
• Writer of the Year at the North Eastern Culture Awards

Nominations

• 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
• UK Film Critics British/Irish Film Actor of the Year Award

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @dave_johns15
• Facebook handle: Dave-Johns
• Twitter handle: @davejohnscomic

Personal Life

Dave John is a public figure, and details about his personal life and relationships have often been the subject of media speculation. He is currently reported to be single, with no confirmed details about his relationship history or potential children.

Filmography

• I, Daniel Blake (2016) – Daniel Blake
• Fisherman’s Friends (2019) – Leadville
• The Keeper (2018) – Roberts
• Two Graves (2018) – George
• Walk Like a Panther (2018) – Trevor ‘Bulldog’ Bolton
• Fisherman’s Friends: One and All (2022) – Leadville
• The Phoebus Files (2023)
• Turtles (2023)
• Where it Ends (2023)
• Making Up (2023)
• The Larkins (2021)
• I’m Still Ethan (2021)
• Blithe Spirit (2020)
• 23 Walks (2020)

Net Worth

Dave John’s net worth is estimated to range from $1 million to $5 million. This substantial wealth is largely attributed to his successful career achievements in both comedy and acting.