Darren Connell (comedian)

Darren Connell
Born
Glasgow, Scotland
Occupation(s)comedian, actor
Years active2014–present

Darren Connell is a Scottish stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor. He is possibly best known for playing the role of Bobby Muir in the television series Scot Squad.

Life and career

Connell grew up in Springburn in Glasgow. He started performing stand up gigs whilst juggling a full-time job at a supermarket until fellow comedian Kevin Bridges convinced him to quit and do comedy full time.[1] Since then, Connell has gone on to host many solo shows across the UK including an appearance at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.[2] Writing about his show No Filter, Jay Richardson of Chortle wrote:

"His off-stage naivety, which he channels into Bobby, makes Connell extremely likeable, as does his easy rapport with his audience and chunky, rather sadsack quality, extending him the credit for an occasional, more calculated, dark gag. Even if there aren't enough stories in this show yet, you trust in his accident-prone nature to deliver them soon."[3]

In 2019, his show, Abandon All Hope played to a sell out audience at the 2019 edition of the Glasgow Comedy Festival.[4]

Despite having very little acting experience, Connell was cast as Bobby in the BBC Scotland mockumentary series Scot Squad. The role earned him a best actor nomination at the 2015 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards.[5]

As of early 2019, he hosted the podcast The Darren Connell Show on Glasgow Live, which has featured guest appearances from Grado, Loki and Greg Hemphill.[6]

In September 2021, he launched the podcast Straight White Whale with producer and co-host Paul Shields.

Filmography

Television

Year Film Director(s) Character
2014 – present Scot Squad Iain Davidson Bobby Muir
2017 The Glasgow Trip Jacob Bendod Customer
2017 Trust Me Amy Neil Paul Longhurst

Film

Year Film Director(s) Character
2020 Autumn Never Dies Chris Quick Alky Crow (voice)

Awards and nominations

Year Nominated Work Award Category Result
2015 Scot Squad British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards Best Actor Nominated
2022 Autumn Never Dies Scotland International Festival of Cinema [7] Best Ensemble Cast in a Featurette
(Shared with All Cast) 		Nominated

References

  1. ^ Greenaway, Heather (10 July 2016). "Star of Scot Squad hails inspiration Kevin Bridges". Daily Record. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  2. ^ Darren Connell: Trolleywood, The List, 12 August 2016
  3. ^ Darren Connell: No Filter, Chortle 11 March 2017
  4. ^ Darren Connell: Abandon All Hope, The Stand Comedy Club, 15 March 2019
  5. ^ BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards: Winners in 2015, BAFTA Scotland
  6. ^ Darren Connell brings his hit podcast to Glasgow Live from tomorrow, Glasgow Live, 18 November 2018
  7. ^ SIFC Announcement

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