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Daniel Casey

Daniel Casey

Actor · Born June 1, 1972 (54) · Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England

Daniel Casey is an English actor who is best known for playing DS Gavin Troy in the first six series of the long-running television programme Midsomer Murders. He has also appeared in a number of other television shows, including Our Friends in the North, Steel River Blues, and Marchlands. Casey was born in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England, in 1972. He studied English literature at Durham University, and then trained as an actor at the Drama Centre London. Casey's first professional acting role was in the touring production of Dead Fish in 1996. He made his television debut in the BBC series Our Friends in the North in 1996. In 1997, Casey was cast as DS Gavin Troy in Midsomer Murders. He played the role for six series, and his character was one of the most popular in the show's history. After leaving Midsomer Murders, Casey has appeared in a number of other television shows, including Steel River Blues, Marchlands, and Coronation Street. He has also appeared in a number of films, including The Last King of Scotland and The Damned United. Casey is married to Ellie Casey, and they have two sons. He is a keen supporter of Sunderland AFC.

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Born
June 1, 1972 (54)
From
Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
Works as
Actor
Titles
8 on MovieCove · 20 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 27% in 30 days

What are Daniel Casey's films like?

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Daniel Casey's films?

As of October 24, 2026, all 8 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

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Filmography

20 credits, 8 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Midsomer Murders: 20th Anniversary Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Theresa vs Boris: How May Became PM (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Gavin Williamson

  • Under (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Man

  • Dr0ne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Script Editor

  • Marchlands (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 5 episodes · as Scott Maynard

  • The Marchioness Disaster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Douglas Henderson

  • M.I.High(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Chief Agent Shaw

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Hex (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr Garrett

  • Steel River Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 7 episodes · as Leading Firefighter Tony Barnes

  • Murder in Suburbia(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Simon Weaver

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • The Royal(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as David Hibbert

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • The Grand(1997)

    Show 2 episodes · as James Cornell

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Midsomer Murders(1997)

    Show 28 episodes · as Gavin Troy · as Sgt Gavin Troy

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Wingless Bird(1997)

    Show 3 episodes · as Robbie Felton

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Silent Witness(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Our Friends in the North (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 3 episodes · as Anthony Cox

  • Harry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Geoffrey

  • Peak Practice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Colin Bentley

  • A Touch of Frost(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Ian Crafton

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Inconstant Moon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Script

Career shape

Highest rated

Midsomer Murders (1997)

Midcredits 88th