Danny Lee Wynter
Danny Lee Wynter (born 25 May 1982) is a British actor, playwright, and activist.
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| Born | Danny Lee Wynter 25 May 1982 Barking, London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
He is best known for playing the lead in Stephen Poliakoff's BBC films Joe's Palace and Capturing Mary, and also for appearing in Dominic Cooke’s 2021 National Theatre revival of The Normal Heart, for which he was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor. Mainly recognised for his stage work, he began his professional training while ushering at the Royal Court Theatre.
His writing has appeared in numerous publications including The Stage Newspaper, The Huffington Post, The Guardian and The Evening Standard. Between 2017 and 2018 he was a columnist for the gay publication Attitude.
His debut play, Black Superhero, opened on the main stage of the Royal Court Theatre in March 2023.