Danny Rahim

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Danny Rahim
Born (1986-03-26) 26 March 1986 (age 38)
OccupationActor
Years active2009–present

Danny Rahim (born 26 March 1986) is a British actor who is best known for his work in the series Primeval: New World , a spin-off of the British series Primeval . [1]

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Early years and career

Born in Hammersmith, London, trained and graduated at Manchester School of Theatre in Manchester. Rahim was guest star on the television series: Unforgiven , EastEnders , Young James Herriot and the movie Late Bloomers .

From 2012 to 2013, Rahim portrayed the lead character of Mac Rendell in the Space series Primeval: New World , a spin-off of the popular British series Primeval . On 21 February 2013, it was announced that the series had been cancelled after a single season. [2]

Filmography

Film and television
TitleYearRoleNotes
Death in Paradise 2018Finn Anderson1 episode
Unforgiven 2009Reece1 episode
Olives with Your Tea2011TomShort
Late Bloomers 2011Leon
EastEnders 2011Harpreet
Young James Herriot 2011Jagdeep Gakhal3 episodes
Primeval: New World 2012–2013Mac Rendell13 episodes (main character)
Vera 2013Nadim1 episode

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References

  1. "SPACE orders new original one-hour drama series Primeval: New World". Bell Media. 15 September 2011. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  2. Vlessing, Etan (21 February 2013). "Canada's Space Channel Cancels 'Primeval: New World'". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 22 February 2013.