Daniel Casey

Daniel Casey is an English actor who is best known for playing DS Gavin Troy in the first six series of the longrunning 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 StocktononTees County Durham England in 1972 He studied English literature at Durham University and then trained as an actor at the Drama Centre London Caseys 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 shows 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