Introduction
Daniel Peter Roche (pronounced rowsh, /ˈroʊʃ/), born 14 October 1999) is an English child actor who plays Ben Brockman in the BBC One sitcom Outnumbered.
Life
Roche grew up in North London, attending a state CofE primary school and then the Susi Earnshaw Theatre School in Barnet. At 11 he was granted a scholarship to the independent University College School in Camden, London.
Career
For his appearances in Outnumbered as Ben, he was nominated for 'Best Male Newcomer' at the 2009 British Comedy Awards. He also appeared in the BBC One show Casualty, the 2008 film Off Season, and a number of television commercials, including one for Kingsmill bread.
Roche played the title role in a 2010 BBC adaptation of Just William, which won a children's BAFTA for best drama. He also appeared in the Sky1 comedy series Little Crackers, as a young Stephen Fry on 20 December 2010.
He plays semi-professional rugby for Wasps RFC Academy.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Casualty | Douglas Calvin | Episode: Family Matters |
| 2007—2016 | Outnumbered | Ben Brockman | Main role |
| 2008 | Off Season | Nick | Short |
| 2010 | Little Crackers | Young Stephen Fry | Main role |
| 2010 | Just William | William Brown | Main role |
| 2011 | Friday Download | Secret Santa/Himself | Christmas special |
| 2012 | The Magicians | Himself | Short |
| Dani's House | Megaboyd | Recurring role | |
| Blue Peter | Himself | Guest | |
| Pet School | Himself | Guest | |
| 2013 | Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor | Himself | Guest |
Awards
| Award | Year | Result | Category | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Comedy Award | 2009 | Nominated | Best Male Comedy Newcomer | Ben Brockman: Outnumbered |
| Children's BAFTA | 2010 | Nominated | Performer | Just William |