Darren Connell
Biography
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. 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. Since then, Connell has gone on to host many solo shows across the UK including an appearance at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In 2019, his show, Abandon All Hope played to a sell out audience at the 2019 edition of the Glasgow Comedy Festival. 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 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
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Bobby Muir
Mockumentary comedy series following the life of scottish police officers from different areas of the force in a fly on the wall style.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Paul Longhurst
A series of gripping thrillers that expose the dark side of the people we trust to care for us - doctors.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self (Guest)
Some Laugh - Live at the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow. Hosted by Marc Jennings, Stephen Buchanan, and Stuart McPherson, with guests Greg Hemphill, Raymond Mearns and Christopher MacArthur-Boyd.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Alky Crow
Danny is an ostrich living in Glasgow with his roommate, a monkey named Nelson. After a failed suicide attempt over the break up with his girlfriend, Danny seeks counselling to help him recover from his ordeal and get his life back on track. After meeting Lizzie during a pub quiz, friendship quickly turns into romance but when Danny's former lover reaches out to him again, he finds his new relationship under threat. With his life at a crossroads, Danny reaches out to his psychiatrist for advice that would eventually help him decide whether to open past wounds or plan a new future with Lizzie.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
As the hype reaches fever pitch ahead of the big kick-off in Germany, a stellar line-up work their magic in an essential selection of comic set pieces. Featuring favourite characters and brand new scenarios. Mixing running gags, quickies, send-ups and musical numbers. The top team includes Jonathan Watson, Grado, Greg Hemphill, Jack Docherty, Ford Kiernan and Karen Dunbar.