BIOGRAPHY
Darryl’s screen credits include PEOPLE OF EARTH (TBS), SCHITT'S CREEK (CBC/POP), a regular on RICK MERCER REPORT (CBC), LOOK AGAIN (Lead - Feature), a cameo in BUDDY COLE: TOO TWO SPIRITED commissioned by FunnyOrDie.com (Robi Levy), Stephen King adaptation 11/22/63 produced by J.J. Abrams starring James Franco (HULU), MAN SEEKING WOMAN with Jay Baruchel (FXX), DAMIEN (A&E), ENEMY (Jake Gyllenhaal & Oscar nominated Director Denis Villeneuve), PATCH TOWN (Best Feature at Canadian Film Fest, Craig Goodwill), COVERT AFFAIRS (USA Network), STAND BY YOUR BOOTH (Pilot), PATCH TOWN - Short (Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival), FRUIT BLOG by Scott Thompson (Kids In The Hall), WON TON SOUP (Boo Ya Pictures), Canadian Screen Award & Webby nominated series OUT WITH DAD (30M views), the hit comedy MASCULATHON (1.6M views), more than thirty commercials including one opposite Oscar The Grouch from Sesame Street (Directed by Bruce McDonald).
Darryl has won “Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Drama” at the 2012 LA Web Series Festival, has been a two-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee, was a Top 5 Finalist on FunnyOrDie.com’s “Pierre Trudeau Said There’d Be Days Like This” contest and has been featured on ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT CANADA and USA TODAY’s Popcandy.
On stage, Darryl has performed at ALL-STAR ALUMNI SHOW (Theatresports/Bad Dog Theatre), FRUIT BLOG: LIVE (Comedy Bar), PSYCHO CIRCUS (Wonderland Theatre), is a founding member of the QCC comedy troupe and he’s co-produced and co-hosted THE WET & STICKY SHOW. He co-founded, produced and performed in the long running UNCKEY DARRYL’S HOUSE OF SKETCHOLA, featured at the Toronto Fringe Festival. Darryl has been a THEATRESPORTS MAINSTAGE cast member, as well as a founding member of the musical improv troupe THE LAMB CHOPS. And even has been a dancer for musician and performance artist Peaches.
Darryl has adjudicated, taught and performed across the continent from the Institute for Child Study at The University of Toronto, The 519, Camp Eclipse, Labrador Regional High School Drama Festival, Ontario Educational Leadership Centre (Ministry of Education), Labrador Creative Arts Festival, Newfoundland & Labrador High School Drama festival, to the SAK Improv festival in Orlando, Florida.
Darryl has been a juror for Banff World Media Festival, Canadian Screen Awards and the Canadian Comedy Awards.
Darryl is a Graduate of the Second City Conservatory Program, Centennial College Independent Producer’s Program, and Algonquin Broadcast Television Program.
“He’s wickedly funny…Dinn always seems to be having a good time, which rubs off on the audience.”
- Now Magazine
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