Darren Day (born 17 July 1968) is an English actor, singer and television presenter, well known for his colourful personal life.
Day was born in Colchester, Essex. His grandfather on his father's side was a support and warm up act for George Formby. Day attended Sir Charles Lucas Arts College (at the time a comprehensive school, Day having failed his 11 plus), and undertook drama classes at evenings and weekends until he was 13, when he turned hi...
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Darren Day (born 17 July 1968) is an English actor, singer and television presenter, well known for his colourful personal life.
Day was born in Colchester, Essex. His grandfather on his father's side was a support and warm up act for George Formby. Day attended Sir Charles Lucas Arts College (at the time a comprehensive school, Day having failed his 11 plus), and undertook drama classes at evenings and weekends until he was 13, when he turned his attention to snooker.
Day became a professional snooker player at 17, but found himself drawn to entertainment. When alcoholic Alex Higgins failed to complete an exhibition match, Day got up and sang songs and did impressions to entertain the crowd.
Day auditioned for BBC's talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1987 and appeared on the show in 1988, introduced by host Bob Monkhouse as the new Bobby Davro.
After five years with a career that spanned being a Butlins redcoat, doing stand-up comedy, and singing with bands, Day made his breakthrough...
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