Daniel Rigby Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Daniel Rigby, is an English actor, comedian, writer, and voice artist. He is best known for portraying Eric Morecambe in the BBC television film Eric and Ernie, a performance that earned him the BAFTA Television Award for Best Actor.

He has also starred in Black Mirror, Big School, Flowers, Tom Jones, Renegade Nell, and Landscapers, establishing himself as one of Britain’s accomplished comedic and dramatic actors.

Daniel Rigby
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Name:	Daniel Rigby
Born:	December 6, 1982 (age 43 years old)
Place of Birth:	Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White (English)
Height:	6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Rigby
Occupation:	Actor, Comedian, Writer, Voice Artist
Net Worth:	$2 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Daniel Rigby was born on December 6, 1982, in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Rigby. Daniel is of White (English) ethnicity and practices Christianity. Information regarding his siblings has not been publicly documented.

He attended Cheadle Hulme School before studying Performing Arts at Stockport College. He later trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), graduating in 2004 and preparing for a professional career in acting and comedy.

Career

Daniel Rigby began his career as a stand-up comedian, winning the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year competition in 2007 and becoming a finalist in the So You Think You’re Funny competition the same year. He made his television debut in the BBC period drama Lilies before appearing in productions such as The Street, Ideal, and Black Mirror.

His breakthrough came in 2011 when he portrayed legendary comedian Eric Morecambe in the BBC television film Eric and Ernie, winning the BAFTA Television Award for Best Actor.

Since then, Rigby has appeared in Big School, Flowers, Tom Jones, Renegade Nell, Landscapers, and numerous stage productions. He has also enjoyed success as a voice actor, narrating the reboot of Teletubbies and lending his voice to several BBC Radio productions. In addition to acting, Rigby has written comedy, including the audiobook novel Isaac Steele and the Forever Man.

Awards and Nominations

• BAFTA Television Award – Best Actor (Eric and Ernie, 2011)
• Laughing Horse New Act of the Year – Winner (2007)
• Manchester Theatre Award – Best Actor (Breaking the Code)
• Finalist – So You Think You’re Funny (2007)

Social Media

• Daniel Rigby does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Daniel Rigby, 43 years old, is single. There are no verified public reports regarding any past relationships. He does not have any children.

Standing at 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall, Rigby enjoys writing, theatre, comedy, and literature. He is also a cousin of Tom Ogden, the lead singer of the English indie rock band Blossoms.

Net Worth

Daniel Rigby has an estimated net worth of $2 million to $5 million USD. He has accumulated his wealth through his successful career as an actor, comedian, writer, and voice artist.

His income is generated from television series, films, theatre productions, stand-up comedy performances, audiobook writing, voice acting, and other entertainment-related ventures.

Filmography

Films

• Flyboys (2006)
• The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021)
• Cold Storage (2026)

Television

• Lilies (2007)
• Spooks: Code 9 (2008)
• The Street (2009)
• Eric and Ernie (2011)
• Black Mirror (2013)
• Big School (2013–2014)
• Flowers (2016–2018)
• Watership Down (2018) – Voice
• Tom Jones (2023)
• Renegade Nell (2024)
• I, Jack Wright (2025)

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