Robert Stephen Mallard (born 19 May 1992) is an English actor from

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, England, best known for playing Daniel Osbourne in the long-running ITV soap opera ''

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''.

Career

On 14 September 2016, it was announced that Mallard had been cast in ''

'' as Ken Barlow's ( William Roache) youngest son Daniel Osbourne, being the third actor to play the role after Lewis Harney and Dominic Holmes, respectively. Mallard said, "It feels great to be starting work on ''Coronation Street'' and I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone. I grew up watching ''Coronation Street'', so the chance to be in it, especially playing a part like Daniel, is very exciting." Producer

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said, "Daniel is a different Barlow altogether, more sensitive and bookish, he is clearly a chip off the old block, but there is more to Ken's youngest son than meets the eye. Rob is a talented young actor who is perfect for the role". In June 2017, Mallard won the Best Newcomer award at the 2017 British Soap Awards for his portrayal of Daniel.

Personal life

Mallard is gay. He came out publicly in 2017 in an interview with ''

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