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Darren Kent

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Darren Kent
Born6 June 1984
Essex, England
Died (aged 39)
Alma materItalia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
OccupationsActor, director, writer

Darren Paul Kent (6 June 1984[citation needed] – 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, EastEnders, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Jeepers Creepers: Reborn.

Biography

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Darren Paul Kent was born in Essex and lived in both Westbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea.[2][3]

Kent studied at Bromfords School, the South East Essex College, and the Italia Conti Stage.[2][4]

Kent played a goat herder in the final episode of season four of the Game of Thrones television show, "The Children".[3] He played the role of Jimmy Esseker in the 2008 film Mirrors, alongside Kiefer Sutherland.[2] 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, EastEnders, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,[7] Jeepers Creepers: Reborn[3] and The Frankenstein Chronicles. 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 Abusing Protocol.[10]

Kent lived with osteoporosis, arthritis, and a skin disorder before his death on 11 August 2023, at the age of 39.[3][a]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Giang-Paunon, Stephanie (16 August 2023). "'Game of Thrones' actor Darren Kent dead at 36". fox4news.com. Archived from the original on 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  2. 1 2 3 "Darren's starring role with Kiefer Sutherland". The Echo (Essex). 13 October 2008. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Barnes, Mike (15 August 2023). "Darren Kent, 'Game of Thrones' Actor, Dies at 36". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2023-09-01. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  4. ↑ "Talent Spotlight: Meet Actor Darren Kent". Essex-TV. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  5. ↑ Fienberg, Daniel (14 June 2017). "'Blood Drive': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  6. ↑ Truitt, Brian (15 August 2023). "Darren Kent, British actor from 'Game of Thrones' and 'Dungeons & Dragons,' dies at age 39". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  7. ↑ Heching, Dan (15 August 2023). "Darren Kent, actor in 'Game of Thrones,' dead at 39". CNN. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  8. ↑ Franklin, McKinley (15 August 2023). "Darren Kent, 'Game of Thrones' and 'Dungeons and Dragons' Actor, Dies at 36". Variety. Archived from the original on 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  9. ↑ Kandpal, Disha (16 August 2023). "Actor who starred in one of Game of Thrones's most heart-wrenching scenes passes away at 39". HITC. Archived from the original on 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  10. ↑ Weinfass, Ian (14 November 2013). "From Essex to a land of dragons and warriors". The Echo (Essex). Retrieved 2023-08-29.

Notes

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  1. ↑ THR, Variety, Fox 4 News and Entertainment Tonight report that he died at the age of 36. USA Today reported that he died at the age of 39.
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