Darren Gilshenan
Darren Gilshenan is an Australian actor and writer. He is best known for his in television series The Moodys, Maximum Choppage, Chandon Pictures and Full Frontal.[1]
Darren Gilshenan | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | National Institute of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation(s) | Actor and writer |
| Known for | Full Frontal; The Moodys |
Early life
Darren was first introduced to acting while he was a Boy Scout in Brisbane. He realised then that acting was his passion, "I just knew, I knew that's all I wanted to do. The hardest thing was trying to convince my father that my schooling TER mark didn't matter because I wanted to be an actor."[1]
Career
Gilshenan graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)[2] in 1988. He has also taught extensively at Australian Theatre For Young People, Bell Shakespeare and National Institute of Dramatic Art.[3]
Gilshenan's early acting career includes guest roles in A Country Practice in 1992[4] and Police Rescue in 1993. He became a series regular (and writer) on the sketch comedy series Full Frontal in 1997.[5] The show became Totally Full Frontal, where he remained as writer and actor in 1998 and 1999.
In 2002, he had a role in Dossa and Joe.[6] He then had a major role in both seasons of Chandon Pictures, which aired from 2007 until 2009.[7] In 2010 he guest directed Accidental Death of an Anarchist.[8] In 2013, he starred in The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife Fighting.[9] In 2014, he starred in the comedy The Moodys[10] and drama Rake.[5] In 2016, he appeared on the sitcom Here Come the Habibs.[11]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Women He's Undressed | Orry-Kelly | Documentary |
| 2014 | Blood Pulls a Gun | Angry Motel Guest | Short film |
| 2013 | Bamboozled | Bamboozled Host | |
| Boarders | Sheppo | ||
| 2012 | Save Your Legs! | Colin | |
| 1998 | Gristle | Peter | Short film |
| Dark City | Fingerprint Cop | ||
| 1996 | Idiot Box | C.E.S. Man | |
| 1995 | Swinger | John | Short film |
Television
| 2022 | Colin from Accounts | Professor Lee | 2 episodes |
| 2018-21 | Harrow | Lyle Fairley | 30 episodes |
| 2020 | Stateless | Brian Ashworth | 6 episodes |
| 2016 | Here Come the Habibs! | Jack O'Neill | 6 episodes |
| 2015–present | No Activity | Det. Stokes | Main cast Writer |
| 2015 | Maximum Choppage | Mayor Crawford | 6 episodes |
| 2014 | Wonderland | Lyle Newell | 2 episodes |
| Devil's Playground | Father Lenken | Mini-series; 2 episodes | |
| Old School | John Stoyanov | Episode: "Easy Money" | |
| The Killing Field | Brian Fleet | TV Movie | |
| Janet King | Alex Moreno | 4 episodes | |
| Rake | Advisor Selwyn | 6 episodes | |
| The Moodys | Terry Moody | TV Mini-series; 8 episodes | |
| 2013 | The Outlaw Michael Howe | Lieutenant Governor Tom Davey | TV Movie |
| The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife Fighting | Various Characters | 6 episodes | |
| Top of the Lake | Bob Platt | 2 episodes | |
| 2012 | A Moody Christmas | Terry Moody | 6 episodes |
| 2007-2009 | Chandon Pictures | Nick Brenner | 16 episodes |
| 2002 | Dossa and Joe | Wayne | 6 episodes |
| 1998-1999 | Totally Full Frontal | Various Characters | 28 episodes |
| 1997 | Full Frontal | Various Characters | 20 episodes |
| 1993 | Police Rescue | Nick | Episode: "Wild Goose Chase" |
| 1992 | A Country Practice | Malcolm Fairfax | Episode: "Travelling South: Part 1" |
References
- ^ a b Wilson, Georgia (26 March 2014). "'I knew that's all I wanted to do'". 702 ABC Sydney. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. from the original on 12 November 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ Kalina, Paul (5 March 2015). "In Maximum Choppage Darren Gilshenan creates another timeless character". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. from the original on 21 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ "Terry Moody - Characters - A Moody Christmas". ABC TV. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. from the original on 4 October 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ "A Country Practice: episode guide: 1992". Australian Television Information Archive. from the original on 1 July 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ a b "The Art of Comic Acting with Darren Gilshenan". 16th Street. from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ "Dossa and Joe". Australian Television Information Archive. from the original on 14 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ Knox, David (11 January 2009). "Gallery: Chandon Pictures". TV Tonight. from the original on 17 April 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ Hallett, Bryce (12 June 2010). (PDF). Spectrum. Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 October 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ "The Elegant Gentleman's Guide To Knife Fighting". ABC Television. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ Knox, David (13 September 2013). "Cameras roll on The Moodys". TV Tonight. from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ "Ten things you didn't know about the Habibs actors". 9Now. Nine Entertainment Co. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
External links
- Darren Gilshenan at IMDb