Darren Kent
Darren Kent | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 June 1987 Essex, England |
| Died | (aged 36) |
| Alma mater | Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, writer |
Darren Paul Kent (6 June 1987 – 11 August 2023), also known as Darren Harper,[1] was a British actor, director and writer. He played a goat herder in Game of Thrones and had roles in Shameless, Mirrors, Snow White and the Huntsman, Community at IMDb , Eastenders, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Jeepers Creepers: Reborn.
Biography[edit]
Darren Paul Kent was born in Essex[2] and lived in both Westbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea[3] and Leigh-on-Sea[3]
Kent studied at Bromfords School,[3] the South East Essex College,[4] and the Italia Conti Stage.[3]
Kent played a goat herder in the final episode of season four of the Game of Thrones television show, "The Children".[2] He played the role of Jimmy Esseker in the 2008 film Mirrors, alongside Kiefer Sutherland.[3] His portrayal of The Scholar character in the television show Blood Drive was praised by Daniel Feinberg for presenting a character that "goes from oddball to the show’s only truly sympathetic character with impressive speed."[5] He has also acted in Les Misérables,[6] Shameless, Snow White and the Huntsman, Community, Eastenders, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,[7] Jeepers Creepers: Reborn[2] and The Frankenstein Chronicles.[8] In 2012, he won the Best Actor award at the Van D’or Awards for his portrayal of Danny Leon, a character with a skin condition, in the 2011 short film Sunny Boy.[8][9]
Kent was the writer and director of the 2015 gangster film[10] Abusing Protocol.[2]
Kent lived with osteoporosis, arthritis, and a skin disorder before his death on 11 August 2023, at the age of 36.[2]
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References[edit]
- ^ Giang-Paunon, Stephanie (2023-08-16). "'Game of Thrones' actor Darren Kent dead at 36". FOX News. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ a b c d e Barnes, Mike (2023-08-15). "Darren Kent, 'Game of Thrones' Actor, Dies at 36". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ a b c d e "Darren's starring role with Kiefer Sutherland". The Echo (Essex). 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ "Talent Spotlight: Meet Actor Darren Kent". Essex-TV. 2017-03-16. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ Fienberg, Daniel (2017-06-14). "'Blood Drive': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ Truitt, Brian (15 Aug 2023). "Darren Kent, British actor from 'Game of Thrones' and 'Dungeons & Dragons,' dies at age 39". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ Heching, Dan (2023-08-15). "Darren Kent, actor in 'Game of Thrones,' dead at 39". CNN. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ a b Franklin, McKinley (2023-08-15). "Darren Kent, 'Game of Thrones' and 'Dungeons and Dragons' Actor, Dies at 36". Variety. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ Kandpal, Disha (2023-08-16). "Actor who starred in one of Game of Thrones's most heart-wrenching scenes passes away at 39". HITC. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ Weinfass, Ian (2013-11-14). "From Essex to a land of dragons and warriors". The Echo (Essex). Retrieved 2023-08-29.