Danny Seward
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Danny Seward is a successful British television actor who was born in Salford, Greater Manchester, England on 17 May 1976.
In 1997 at age 21, Seward landed his first TV role in the soap Emmerdale for 3 episodes playing Greg Cox. Soon after, Danny won a major television role playing the part of cocky P.C Dean Wishaw in BBC2's award winning TV series The Cops. The show (created by Tony Garnet of Kes and This Life fame) went on to win two BAFTA awards consecutively for Best Drama Series of 1999 and 2000, plus an RTS award.
During 2001-2005 Seward appeared on ITV's hit Drama series Where The Heart Is, playing Joe Beresford (alongside Denise van Outen). A talent for singing, playing piano and songwriting were later discovered during the filming of the show, involving his character in a singing storyline. Danny was spotted by record label giant EMI, who quickly signed him up to record an album of material. Seward's debut album Where My Heart Is features two self-penned tracks Heart of A Winner, (inspired by British boxing champion Ricky Hatton) and the title track Where My Heart Is. Since his TV career started Seward has also appeared in Redcap (alongside Tamzin Outhwaite), A and E (with Martin Shaw), and has appeared on Coronation Street. Other acting work includes Heartbeat, Peak Practice, and Urban Gothic. In December 2005, Seward was invited to sing alongside Elaine Paige in a Christmas concert performed at the Birmingham Symphony Hall, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The show featured Seward on piano and was aired on BBC Radio 2 as part of their Christmas season.
In 2005 Danny and Ricky Hatton worked together with Danny's song 'Heart Of A Winner'. Taken from his debut album. Danny subsequently put together the idea for 'Ricky Hatton'- A Life Story on DVD. With Danny as executive producer, the DVD features 'Heart Of A winner' as title theme, plus video, and Interviews with Danny and Ricky.
Danny Seward recently founded Screen Presence Ltd which provide Acting classes for Television, Film and Stage in the North of England. Their new website is www.screenpresence.co.uk
