Danny Griffin is an English actor who went from a farm in Cornwall to a lead role in a Victorian family drama on PBS. Many readers first met him as Sky in Netflix’s Fate: The Winx Saga, while newer viewers know him as Jo Forsyte in The Forsytes. This guide explains the Danny Griffin life story in plain words, including his age, early life, career and the latest 2026 news. I checked each detail against more than one source where I could, and I mark anything that stays unclear.
Danny Griffin Quick Facts
Before the full story, it helps to see the basic facts in one place. The table below lists the details that readers search for most often.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Danny Griffin |
| Date of birth | 2 July 1997 |
| Age | 29 (as of October 2026) |
| Birthplace | London, according to an agent-supplied biography; sources differ |
| Raised in | Cornwall, England |
| Profession | Actor, model and stuntman |
| Best known for | Fate: The Winx Saga, The Gentlemen, The Forsytes |
| Height | About 6 ft 1 in (reported from his IMDb biography) |
| Net worth | No reliable figure found, so none is given here |
Which Danny Griffin Is This?
The name belongs to more than one public figure. Wikipedia lists a Northern Irish footballer born in 1977 and an American soccer player born in 1998 with the same name. This article is about the English actor, because he is the most searched person under this name. If you were looking for a sportsperson, this is not the right profile.
Danny Griffin Early Life and Family
Griffin was born on 2 July 1997. Several biographies say he was born in London, but what is clearly documented is that he grew up on a farm in Cornwall, in the far southwest of England. He has said the farm was in the middle of nowhere, that the family only had four TV channels, and that his mother often told the children to go to the woods and use their imagination. He has four sisters, and he has described the family rule as treating other people the way you would want to be treated yourself.
His childhood also explains the horse-riding skill that later helped his career. He started riding at about ten years old after joining a Pony Club near home, and he has said that fantasy films like The Lord of the Rings made him want to ride in the first place. Most of these stories come from his own interviews, so they show how he remembers his childhood.
How Danny Griffin Became an Actor
Griffin says he did not really know acting was a real job until he was around 14 or 15. Watching Matt Smith in Doctor Who gave him the idea, and he first said out loud that he wanted to act during an eye test with his mother, who was surprised to hear it. He then moved to London to follow that plan, at 15 or 16 depending on the source.
His first stage job was in The Railway Children at King’s Cross Theatre, which a Hallmark cast page says he did in 2015 at age 17. An agent-written biography says he trained for three years at Reading Drama School, but I could not confirm this in a second source, so treat it with care. In 2017 he appeared in one episode of Netflix’s Free Rein, where his riding skills helped him get the part.
Free Rein led to an unusual detour. Griffin asked the show’s horse team if he could work for them for free to learn more, and he spent about three months commuting to London every day to do it. They paid him in riding lessons and taught him skills like vaulting and horse combat, and he later worked as a stable hand for around nine months. For a while he thought he would become a horse stuntman, and Wikipedia still lists stunt work and modelling alongside acting.
Danny Griffin Career Timeline
His early screen work was small, but it grew steadily from 2018 onward. The table below follows the credits listed on Wikipedia and in other sources, and where a year differs between sources I used the more cautious one.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Free Rein | Danny | TV, 1 episode |
| 2018 | Christmas Survival (Surviving Christmas with the Relatives) | Maciej | Film |
| 2019 | So Awkward | Hunter Phillips | TV, 6 episodes |
| 2019 | The Gentlemen | Aslan | Film |
| 2020 | Get Even | Shane | TV, 9 episodes |
| 2021–2022 | Fate: The Winx Saga | Sky Silva | TV, 13 episodes |
| 2024 | Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers | Detective Jesse Whyte | TV film |
| 2024 | Drugstore June | Owen | Film |
| 2025 | Hello Stranger | Not confirmed | Film |
| 2025–present | The Forsytes | Jolyon “Jo” Forsyte Jr. | TV, main cast |
His part in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen in 2019 put him next to Matthew McConaughey and Hugh Grant, and PBS describes his character as the son of a Russian oligarch. In 2020 he played Shane in the thriller Get Even, which was released through BBC iPlayer and, according to some sources, Netflix.
Fate: The Winx Saga and the Big Break
Fate: The Winx Saga is the role that made Griffin widely known. He played Sky, a trained fighter at a magical school, opposite Abigail Cowen, who played the lead character Bloom. The show is based on the animated series Winx Club, and season two arrived in October 2022. His agency’s profile says the series drew 22 million viewers in its first month, but that figure comes from his own representatives, so I would not treat it as an independent number.
Danny Griffin in The Forsytes: Latest News for 2026
The biggest recent development in the Danny Griffin career story is The Forsytes. It is a six-part drama written by Debbie Horsfield, set in 1880s London and inspired by John Galsworthy’s Forsyte novels. Griffin plays Jolyon “Jo” Forsyte Jr., the bohemian son of Jolyon Sr., who is played by Stephen Moyer. The show first aired on Channel 5 in the UK in October 2025, then reached PBS Masterpiece in the US on 22 March 2026, with new episodes each Sunday until 26 April.
The story follows two rival branches of a wealthy family, and Griffin’s character sits at the center of it alongside Joshua Orpin as his cousin Soames. Jo is married to Frances, played by Tuppence Middleton, while Eleanor Tomlinson plays Louisa, who is described as his first love. Most of the filming took place in Bristol.
Looking ahead, PBS says season two will premiere in 2027, and season three has also been ordered. Griffin is listed among the returning cast for season two. His place in season three is only described as expected.
Life Outside Acting
Away from the camera, Griffin has spoken about being a serious gamer. In a 2022 interview he said he played Apex Legends online with friends in the US, reached around the 442nd rank, and aimed for the top 750 before acting work made it too hard to keep up. He also still enjoys horse riding, and an agent biography says he rides in Spain with friends. He has also said Aragorn would be his dream role.
On relationships, the public record is thin. Square Mile called Abigail Cowen his girlfriend in October 2022, and other outlets have said she is the only person he is known to have dated. I could not find a reliable, recent confirmation of his current relationship status, and many pages online contradict each other, so I leave it unconfirmed. He generally keeps his private life quiet.
How This Was Researched
I researched this biography by reading the Wikipedia entry, a long Square Mile interview, the PBS Masterpiece cast pages, Hallmark’s cast page and recent entertainment news coverage of The Forsytes. Many pages that rank for his name were outdated or full of unsourced claims about music careers and net worth, so this article sticks to checkable details, adds the 2026 Forsytes news, and flags where sources disagree. I did not have any personal contact with the actor or his team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Danny Griffin?
Danny Griffin was born on 2 July 1997, which makes him 29 years old as of October 2026.
Where is Danny Griffin from?
He is an English actor who grew up on a farm in Cornwall. Some biographies say he was born in London, but sources are not fully consistent on this point.
What is Danny Griffin best known for?
He is best known for playing Sky in Netflix’s Fate: The Winx Saga and for playing Jo Forsyte in The Forsytes. Many viewers also know him from Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen.
Is Danny Griffin in The Forsytes season 2?
PBS lists him among the returning cast for season two, which is due to air in 2027. Season three has been ordered, but his role in it is only described as expected so far.
Is Danny Griffin still dating Abigail Cowen?
Reports from 2022 described them as a couple, but I could not find a reliable recent confirmation. His current relationship status should be treated as unconfirmed.
What is Danny Griffin’s net worth?
No trustworthy source gives a verified figure. Websites that list one do not show how they calculated it, so it is better to ignore those numbers.
Accuracy Note
This biography is based on publicly available information, including interviews and verified news coverage. Where details are unconfirmed or sources disagree, I have said so in the text. If you spot anything outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update it. Last updated: October 2026.
Written and researched by Usama Khan, contributor at lopin magazine.
Usama Khan is the founder and editor-in-chief of Lopin Magazine, where he oversees the site’s biography and news coverage with a focus on accuracy and well-researched storytelling.
