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DannyHoustonHollyoaks

Danny Houston was a minor antagonist in Hollyoaks main show and the main antagonist in the spin-off show Hollyoaks: The King of Hearts. The character was first introduced in October 2010 and caused an uproar for some locals of Hollyoaks, it turned out he was an associate of Brendan Brady. Danny made an enemy out of Warren Fox. Eventually after many back stabbings from all three men, Danny was eventually dealt by Brendan who beat Danny to death with a hammer. Both Warren and Brendan disposed of Danny's body. The body would later be found buy no charges where brought forward. Brendan eventually confesses to Danny's murder in March 2013 over two and a half years since the murder.

The character of Danny Houston was described as being very charming but very dangerous by the shows producer at the time in Paul Marquess. The producer then further teased that the character would be making a shocking 'return' by the end of 2010.

Danny Houston was played by Darren Day.

Villainous Deeds[]

  • Many gangland/organised criminal activities along with Brendan Brady.
  • Murdered a former boyfriend of Brendan's called Vinny by spiking Vinny's drink which eventually caused a deadly car crash killing Vinny.
  • Blackmailed and later forced Jacqui McQueen at knife point into sleeping with him.
  • Ordered Brendan to murder Warren Fox.
  • Double crossed Brendan to work with Warren instead.
  • Threatens to harm Brendan's family if he doesn't complie to his demands.
  • Threatens to kill Ste Hay, Brendan's lover after being double crossed by Warren and Brendan. This would lead to Danny's demise when Brendan flips and beats Danny to death with a hammer.

Trivia[]

  • Danny Houston was Brendan Brady's first direct murder victim.
  • Danny Houston was Warren Fox's third indirect murder victim and 6th overall.
  • It's beleived that Darren Day was to be offered a regular contract and stay on as Danny Houston for at least a year however Darren Day had a busy schedule therefore only agreed to a guest contract.
  • The character of Danny Houston is said to share similarities with EastEnders character Aidan Maguire.
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