Before becoming famous as an actor in Red Dwarf (1988), he was known as a dancer and singer. He performed with top music acts such as David Bowie and Wham!.
In season 5, episode 6, of _"Death in Paradise" (2011), Danny's character, Officer Dwayne Myers, deals with a young scamp named Jackson. Jackson was played by Danny's son, Danté Langlais-John-Jules.
He appeared in "Little Shop of Horrors," singing with a group of other people at
a bus stop.