Darren Day (born 17 July 1968) is an English actor, singer, and television presenter known for his colourful personal life.Day was born in Colchester, Essex. His grandfather on his father's side was a support and warm up act for George Formby. Day attended Sir Charles Lucas Art College, and undertook drama classes at evenings and weekends until he was 13, when he turned his attention to snooker.Day became a professional snooker player at 17, but found himself drawn to entertainment. When alcoholic Alex Higgins failed to complete an exhibition match, Day got up and sang songs and did impressions to entertain the crowd.