HE’s the old Emmerdale villain we love to hate and now actor Danny Cunningham will be the latest mischief-maker to cause havoc on the cobbles, as he joins ITV Coronation Street.
The 54 -year-old actor has been cast in the guest role of Denny, the estranged dad of twins Paul and Gemma, according to insiders, it’s not known whether or not he’ll turn out to be a baddie.
An insider told The Sun: Fans will be surprised to see a familiar face popping up on the cobbles. It remains to be seen if his character is as villainous as Emmerdale's Connor, who blackmailed Paul, but Danny will join the ITV soap for a guest role in the coming weeks.
It's not his first time in Weatherfield though - he played Jimmy Skyes, the brother of Linda Baldwin, in the early noughties.”
He had some exciting storylines in the past when Linda’s affair with Mike was revealed on her wedding day among others.
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Viewers might also remember Danny for his roles in the hit 90s drama Solider Solider, starring as, Fus Andy Butcher. He has also had featured roles in Holby City, Waterloo Road and Last Tango in Halifax.
A TV drama veteran, Danny played Liam in children's TV drama Grange Hill between 1995 and 1997.
He also played Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder in the Manchester music film 24 Hour Party People alongside Steve Cogan back in 2002.
Danny has also appeared with Coogan in the comedy I’m Alan Partridge.
Most recently he’s enthralled audiences with his menacing turn as Connor who threatens and terrorizes his way around the Weatherby Dales.
The Sun contacted Coronation Street but they were unavailable to comment.
