Introduction
Matthew Guy Charles Chambers (born 20 August 1968) is an English actor, known for portraying the role of Daniel Granger in the BBC soap opera Doctors.
Early life
Matthew Guy Charles Chambers was born in London on 20 August 1968, and has one brother.
Career
Chambers began his television career in 2003 with a main role in the Sky One series Mile High. Later that year, he appeared in the television film Final Demand and an episode of the BBC medical drama Holby City. He then made appearances in television series such as As If, Family Affairs, and Doctor Who (in the episode "42"). He then had a role in an adaptation of Lady Godiva, which was released in 2008. Since 9 July 2007, Chambers has portrayed the role of Daniel Granger in the BBC daytime soap opera Doctors. Chambers has also directed 18 episodes of Doctors.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | RTS Midlands Awards | Best Acting Performance | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Daytime Star | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Daytime Star | Nominated | |
| 2012 | The British Soap Awards | Best On-Screen Partnership | Nominated | |
| 2013 | RTS Midlands Awards | Best Acting Performance | Nominated | |
| 2013 | The British Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | Nominated | |
| 2013 | The British Soap Awards | Best On-Screen Partnership | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Daytime Star | Nominated | |
| 2014 | The British Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Daytime Star | Nominated | |
| 2016 | The British Soap Awards | Best Actor | Longlisted | |
| 2017 | The British Soap Awards | Best On-Screen Partnership | Nominated | |
| 2018 | The British Soap Awards | Best Actor | Longlisted | |
| 2018 | The British Soap Awards | Best On-Screen Partnership | Nominated | |
| 2019 | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Longlisted | |
| 2019 | The British Soap Awards | Best Villain | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Daytime Star | Nominated |
Personal life
Chambers and wife, Aisha, have two daughters, Maya and Ines.