Darren Gilshenan is an Australian actor and writer. He is best known for his in television series ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Chandon Pictures'' and '' Full Frontal''.

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."

Career

Gilshenan graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 1988. He has also taught extensively at Australian Theatre For Young People, Bell Shakespeare and National Institute of Dramatic Art. Gilshenan's early acting career includes guest roles in '' A Country Practice'' in 1992 and ''

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'' in 1993. He became a series regular (and writer) on the sketch comedy series '' Full Frontal'' in 1997. 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''. He then had a major role in both seasons of '' Chandon Pictures'', which aired from 2007 until 2009. In 2010 he guest directed ''Accidental Death of an Anarchist''. In 2013, he starred in ''

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''. In 2014, he starred in the comedy ''

'' and drama '' Rake''. In 2016, he appeared on the sitcom ''

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''.

Filmography

Films

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gilshenan, Darren Year of birth missing (living people) Australian male television actors Helpmann Award winners Living people