Darren Gilshenan

Darren Gilshenan is an Australian actor and writer. He is best known for his roles in television series The Moodys, Maximum Choppage, Chandon Pictures, and Full Frontal.

Early life and education

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.
Gilshenan graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art.

Career

Gilshenan has also taught extensively at Australian Theatre for Young People, Bell Shakespeare and NIDA.
His early acting career includes guest roles in A Country Practice in 1992 and Police Rescue in 1993. He became a series regular 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 Gilshenan guest directed Accidental Death of an Anarchist. In 2013, he starred in The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife Fighting. In 2014, he starred in the comedy The Moodys and drama Rake. In 2016, he appeared on the sitcom Here Come the Habibs.
In 2023 Gilshenan was announced as part of the cast for Stan series Thou Shalt Not Steal. He also starred in Stan series Population 11. On 22 November 2024, it was announced that Gilshenan was a part of the filming for feature film Pickpockets. On 4 June 2025, Gilshenan was named as part of the extended cast for Stan series Gnomes.