Daniel Roche

Daniel Peter Roche ( ; born 14 October 1999) is an English actor. He is best known for playing Ben Brockman in the BBC One sitcom Outnumbered.

Early life Roche was born on 14 October 1999 to an English mother and an Irish father. He grew up in north London, attending a state CofE primary school whilst also attending the Susi Earnshaw Theatre School in Barnet for extra-curricular drama lessons. At 12, he was granted a scholarship to the independent University College School in Camden, London. In September 2018, he enrolled as an undergraduate at King's College London, where he played for the Rugby Football Club. He is a supporter of Arsenal Football Club.

Career

For his appearances in Outnumbered as Ben, he was nominated for Best Male Newcomer at the 2009 British Comedy Awards. He also appeared in the BBC One show Casualty, the film Off Season (2008), and a number of television commercials, including one for Kingsmill.

Roche played the title role in a BBC adaptation of Just William (2010), which won a children's BAFTA for best drama. He also appeared in the Sky1 comedy series Little Crackers, as a young Stephen Fry on 20 December 2010.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2006 Casualty Douglas Calvin Episode: Family Matters 2007–2016; 2024 Outnumbered Ben Brockman Main role 2008 Off Season Nick Short 2010 Little Crackers Young Stephen Fry Main role 2010 Just William William Brown Main role 2011 Friday Download Secret Santa/Himself Christmas special 2012 The Magicians Himself Short Dani's House Megaboyd Recurring role Blue Peter Himself Guest Pet School Himself Guest 2013 Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor Himself Guest

Awards Award Year Result Category Title British Comedy Award 2009 Best Male Comedy Newcomer Ben Brockman: Outnumbered Children's BAFTA 2010 Performer Just William