Danny Ramsay was a character in Neighbours from Episode 1 - 18 March 1985 to Episode 303 - 23 July 1986. He was seen again in Episode 4773 - 27 July 2005. Danny was the youngest of the two Ramsay brothers but he was the product of a one night stand his mother Maria had with Tim Duncan while she was married to Max. Danny was played by David Clencie.
Backstory[]
Danny Ramsay was born in 14th June 1967 as a result of an extra marital relationship between his married Italian/Czech mother Maria Ramsay. and Tim Duncan 9 months before in September 1966. Maria and her husband Max Ramsay had a row and had temporarily split. During this time, Maria took a holiday in the bush and had a one night stand with Tim Duncan, a traveller. Maria let Max believe that he was the father once Danny was born. Shane Ramsay was 3 or 4 at the time and could vaguely remember his mum and dad splitting up temporarily. Danny grew up in Ramsay Street in Erinsborough and was good friends with neighbour Scott Robinson.
Max never felt close to Danny like he did with Shane. As Danny got older, Max yelled at Danny more than he did at Shane. Max knew that Danny was born just 9 months after he and Maria got back together after their split, and that Maria had gone off to the outback for some time during their split. This made Max have a suspicion that he may not be Danny's blood father.
1985-1986[]
Danny in 1985 with Scott Robinson.
Danny kept having recurring dreams about Shane injuring himself. He went to see Dr Lawson. Danny soon got over his bad dreams. In April 1985, Maria asked Max why he does not love Danny like Shane and Max says he always wondered if Danny was really his, as he never felt close to Danny as much as he did Shane, and knew he had temporarily split with Maria around the time Danny was conceived. Maria said Max was correct and he wasn't Danny's real father. Max hit the wall.
In late 1985, Danny learned that Max was not his real father. He had overheard Max telling Danny's teacher Kate Drew that he was not his real father. Danny was stunned and upset. This is why Max always treated Danny differently, Max always suspected and that is why he always shouted at him, and only knew for sure recently. Once he found out that night, Danny deduced that this is why Max always yelled at him all the time. Danny later faced Max and Max did say that Danny is still his son as much as Shane is. Max said he loved Danny and was glad they both knew the truth. They both hugged.
In early 1986, Danny wanted to track down his real father but decided not to, saying Max was his father in every other way. Danny did some computer betting. Scott and Danny drifted apart as Scott made new friends with Mike Young.
In July 1986 Danny got transferred to a bank in the country and left Erinsborough. He attended Des and Daphne's wedding then went that day, leaving Erinsborough for the last time.
He has never returned to Erinsborough since.
2005[]
Danny in 2005.
As part of Annalise Hartman's documentary where she tracked down former residents of Ramsay Street, 38 year old Danny made a cameo at his home. He said "Ramsay Street. Named after my families". This is the last time Danny had contact with any residents of Ramsay Street.
Memorable info[]
Birthday: June 14 1967
Full Name: Daniel Ramsay
Danny Ramsay spoke the first ever line in the show in the first episode in 1985.
Family[]
Father Tim Duncan
Mother Maria Ramsay
Adoptive father Max Ramsay
Siblings Shane Ramsay (maternal half sibling) Jill Ramsay (paternal adopted half sibling)
Grandfathers Franco Rossi, Dan Ramsay, (adopted) Mr Duncan (paternal grandfather)
Grandmothers Anna Rossi Snr, Edna Ramsay, (adopted)
Uncles/Aunts Anna Rossi, Madge Bishop, (adopted) Doreen Ramsay, (adopted)
Adoptive Cousins - Charlene Robinson, Henry Ramsay, Moira Ramsay, Gemma Ramsay, Sam Cole (paternal adopted half cousin)
Adoptive Second Cousins - Kate Ramsay, Harry Ramsay, Sophie Ramsay, Roxy Willis
Nickname - Squirt
Residences[]
- No 24 Ramsay Street, 1967-1986
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