Gabriel Darku

Last updated
Gabriel Darku
Born (1995-03-25) March 25, 1995 (age 30)
CitizenshipCanadian
Alma mater Toronto Film School
OccupationActor
Years active2015–present

Gabriel Darku (born March 25, 1995) is a Canadian actor, best known for his role as Geoff Allen in the Netflix series October Faction . Some of his other notable roles include Trey in ReBoot: The Guardian Code , Connor Rijkers in Slasher , [1] Roger Faide in The Fore-men, Dylan in Imperfect High , Everett in The Great Christmas Switch, and Pete in Ruby and the Well . He has appeared in television and streaming productions, primarily in science fiction and supernatural genres.

Contents

Early life and education

Gabriel Darku was born in Saint John, New Brunswick and grew up in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. [2] He became interested in acting at the age of 17 after participating in a commercial shoot. [3] During his school years, he was a national-level gymnast and pursued music, learning to play guitar and drums independently, while also performing on the saxophone in high school concerts and jazz bands. [4]

Darku later moved to Toronto, where he studied at the Toronto Film School, earning a diploma in Acting for Film, TV, and Theatre. [5]

Career

Darku's first notable role was in 2015, when he portrayed Brian in Heroes Reborn: Dark Matters, a digital companion series to NBC's Heroes Reborn . He later played Trey/Frag in the 2018 YTV/Netflix series ReBoot: The Guardian Code , a modern adaptation of the 1990s animated series that combined live-action and CGI. Darku was part of the main cast throughout the show's run. [6]

In 2019, he was cast as Geoff Allen in the Netflix series October Faction, based on the comic book series by Steve Niles and Damien Worm. The show incorporates supernatural themes and explores family dynamics, with Darku's character playing a significant role in the narrative. [7] [8]

His other television credits include appearances in American Gods , Private Eyes , and Impulse , across multiple genres. [9]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015 Heroes Reborn: Dark Matters BrianWeb series
2016 Shadowhunters JeremyRecurring role
2018 ReBoot: The Guardian Code Trey / FragMain role
2018 Impulse UnknownRecurring role
2019 Slasher Connor RijkersMain role (Season 3) [10]
2019 American Gods UnknownGuest role
2020 October Faction Geoff AllenMain role
2021 The Expanse YoanRecurring role
2022–2024 Ruby and the Well Pete EvansGuest role

References

  1. G, Stephen (2023-04-06). "'Slasher: Ripper' Actor Gabriel Darku Reveals How Batman Influenced His Character". PopCulture.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  2. Vodery, Mark (2020-01-15). "Actor Gabriel Darku, from the Netflix sci-fi series October Faction" . Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  3. "Gabriel Darku's McDonald's Job Set Him on the Path to Netflix". www.backstage.com. 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  4. Vodery, Mark. "Actor Gabriel Darku, from the Netflix sci-fi series October Faction". occhimagazine.com. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  5. School, Toronto Film (2019-04-05). "From American Gods to Private Eyes, Alumnus Gabriel Darku is Achieving His Dreams as an Actor". Toronto Film School. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  6. "Capital reboots 1990s animated series, being filmed around region". Times Colonist. 2017-03-29. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  7. "Meet the Yellowknifer starring in new Netflix sci-fi series". CBC News. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  8. Kearns, Audrey (2020-02-29). "Actor Gabriel Darku Talks October Faction and His Unique Introduction into Acting". Geek Girl Authority. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  9. "YK's Gabriel Darku stars in Netflix series". NNSL Media. 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  10. Blem, Tiffany (2023-04-15). "Slasher: Ripper – Interview With Creator Aaron Martin, Showrunner Ian Carpenter, And Stars Paula Brancati And Gabriel Darku". PopHorror. Retrieved 2025-03-15.

Gabriel Darku at IMDb