Darren Gilshenan

Growing up in Brisbane, Darren Gilshenan was first introduced to acting through performing in a Gang Show while a Boy Scout. He realised then that acting was his passion.^[1]

Gilshenan graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).^[2]

Gilshenan has also taught extensively at Australian Theatre for Young People, Bell Shakespeare and NIDA.^[3]

His 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.^{[citation needed]}

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 Gilshenan 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]

In 2023 Gilshenan was announced as part of the cast for Stan series Thou Shalt Not Steal.^[12] He also starred in Stan series Population 11.^[13] On 22 November 2024, it was announced that Gilshenan was a part of the filming for feature film Pickpockets.^[14] On 4 June 2025, Gilshenan was named as part of the extended cast for Stan series Gnomes.^[15]