Danny John-Jules
Daniel John-Jules (born 16 September 1960)[1] is a British actor, singer and dancer. He is best known for playing Cat in the sci-fi comedy series Red Dwarf, Barrington in the comic children's series Maid Marian and Her Merry Men, and policeman Dwayne Myers in the crime drama Death in Paradise.[2] He was also a protagonist in the hit CBBC children's spy drama M.I. High, in which he portrayed Lenny Bicknall, the caretaker.
Danny John-Jules
Early life[edit]
John-Jules was born in St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, brought up in Notting Hill[3] and attended Rutherford School, Paddington, from 1972 to 1977. There he learnt gymnastics.[3]
Both his parents are from Dominica, and arrived in the UK aboard HMT Empire Windrush.[4][5] His mother worked in the courts; he has a brother who is a barrister.[3]
Personal life[edit]
John-Jules is married to Petula Langlais; the couple have two children, both of whom have had minor acting roles alongside their father.[12] He is also an avid motorcyclist and regularly participates in charity rides.[13]
His nephew is Arsenal footballer Tyreece John-Jules.[14]
In November 2008 John-Jules was convicted of assaulting two bin men. He was ordered to perform 120 hours of community service. After the court hearing, John-Jules maintained he had a "clear conscience", saying "I've been doing community service for over 30 years, this is just another day."[15]