Get a closer look at some of Hollywood's perfect pairs.

Hollywood Power Couples

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood&#39;s perfect pairs.

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

Dave Johns is an actor, stand up comedian writer and talented improviser. who played the lead role in Ken Loach's feature film 'I, Daniel Blake' for which he won the 2016 BIFA for Best Actor. 'I, Daniel Blake' won the 2016 Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival. And 2017 BAFTA for best British film. He is a regular guest with the Comedy Store Players on their impro show in London's West End.

Dave has toured with his one man stand up show world wide. performed at the Montreal, Kilkenny, Melbourne, Edinburgh and Adelaide comedy festivals. He has appeared on The London West End stage in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest', starring Christian Slater, he has also co-written the stage adaption of Stephen King's 'The Shawshank Redemption' and stage adaptation of I Daniel Blake

(both published) by Broadway licensing world wide

Dave has played lead roles in a number of feature length films. And has also appeared on UK Tv and on radio.

He won the writer of the year award at the north east culture awards UK in 2023

Dave's stand up covers four decades where he has gain the reputation of an inventive and talented comedian.

He has appeared on TV comedy panel shows 'notable Never Mind the Buzzcocks' and '8 Out Of 10 Cats' and many BBC radio 4 comedy shows ... Dave lives by the sea in the northeast of England with his two tortoises Bertie and hooch

Awards

Dave Johns

British Independent Film Awards

European Film Awards

London Critics Circle Film Awards

Seattle International Film Festival

Empire Awards, UK

Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards

Overcome Film Festival

The British Short Film Awards

One Fluid Night LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

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