Danny Dyer reveals REAL name with hilarious back story

Well, that's one to tell the grandkids!

Author: Alex RossPublished 14th Jan 2021

Ever since he joined the cast of EastEnders back in 2013, actor Danny Dyer has become one of the soap's most-loved characters, portraying the role of former Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter.

Following the success of his stint on the show, Danny has gone on to create a podcast with his daughter, Love Island star Dani Dyer, and even present his own prime-time TV show, The Wall.

But what if we told you Danny isn't actually his real name?!

That's right, the 43-year-old has confirmed his birth certificate actually says Danial, pinning the misspelling on his dad!

Speaking on his 'Sorted With The Dyers' podcast, the soap actor hilariously said, "I did change my name - my name's Danial.

"My old dad, and I love him very much, he's old school. I was born in the 70s. Men didn't really get involved in much. Back in the day my mum would go, 'I'm going into labour' and he'd be up the boozer. He'd go, 'All right. What time are you going to be home?' She went into labour and gave birth."

Continuing with the story, Danny added, "Anyway he got up there, obviously off his nut and got to do the important thing which is the birth certificate, which I think you have to sign.

"He agreed to the name Daniel but he spelt it Danial. Could have been a mix of things, could have been that he was battered, could have been that he doesn't spell. Could have been a bit of both actually."

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Danny, who will become a grandad in the coming weeks with his daughter Dani pregnant with her first child, later went on to explain he changed his name to 'Danny' when he started out in the world of showbiz.

Well, who knew?!

Meanwhile, Love Island 2018 winner Dani is now just weeks away to giving birth to her first child with her boyfriend Sammy Kimmence. The reality star has been keeping fans up to date throughout her pregnancy, showing off her large bump in recent days.

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