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Darryl Stephens
Pasadena, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, author |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Darryl Stephens is an American actor and author. He is most famous for his leading role as Noah Nicholson in the TV show Noah's Arc.
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Early Life and Education
Darryl Stephens grew up in the cities of Altadena and Pasadena in California. After finishing his studies, he moved to Los Angeles to start his acting career.
Acting Career
Early Roles
In Los Angeles, Stephens began his career with roles in television. He appeared in a late-night show on MTV and the series That's Life. He also acted in commercials for brands like Dockers.
During this time, he also performed in local theaters. He had supporting roles in movies like Seamless and Circuit.
Breakthrough with Noah's Arc
Stephens's big break came in 2004. He was cast as the main character, Noah Nicholson, in the TV series Noah's Arc. The show is a dramedy, which is a mix of drama and comedy. It follows the lives of a group of friends.
The show was first shown at film festivals and received great reviews. In 2005, the TV channel LOGO began broadcasting it. The second season aired in 2006. The story continued with a movie called Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom in 2008.
Later Film and TV Work
After Noah's Arc, Stephens acted in many other movies and TV shows. He appeared in the comedy Another Gay Movie and the drama Boy Culture.
In 2010, he had a guest role on the TV show Private Practice. The next year, he was in the movie Bolden!, a film about the life of jazz musician Buddy Bolden. Stephens played the part of cornet player Frank Lewis.
More recently, he played the recurring character Gideon on the CBS show B Positive.
Writing
Besides acting, Darryl Stephens is also an author. In 2011, he published a book called Shortcomings. The book is a collection of short stories that he wrote.
Selected Filmography
Here are some of Darryl Stephens's most well-known roles in movies and television.
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2001 | Circuit | Julian |
| 2004 | Noah's Arc: The Short Film | Noah Nicholson |
| 2006 | Boy Culture | Andrew |
| 2008 | Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom | Noah Nicholson |
| 2012 | The Skinny | Nurse Nicholson |
| 2014 | Beyond the Lights | Quentin |
| 2016 | Pee-wee's Big Holiday | Rene |
| 2019 | From Zero to I Love You | Pete Logsdon |
| 2020 | Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles | Noah Nicholson |
| 2025 | Noah's Arc: The Movie | Noah Nicholson |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005-06 | Noah's Arc | Noah Nicholson | Main Cast |
| 2006 | Ugly Betty | Waiter | 1 episode |
| 2010 | Two and a Half Men | Man #1 | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Desperate Housewives | Terrence | 1 episode |
| 2012 | DTLA | Lenny | Main Cast |
| 2012 | 2 Broke Girls | Nevel | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Lovecraft Country | Billie Holiday | 1 episode |
| 2020-22 | B Positive | Gideon | Recurring Role |
Awards and nominations
Ovation Awards
- 2011: Nominated for Featured Actor in a Play for his role in the play "The Interlopers".
See also
In Spanish: Darryl Stephens para niños
