Ben Darby is a young and charismatic individual with a variety of interests and a free spirit that drives him to pursue them. He completed a bachelor's degree in nutrition and exercise science at the University of Nebraska and is certified as a personal trainer and as a strength coach. Being a creative, he does not like to dedicate all of his time to one thing, so he spends his work hours as a personal trainer, independent insurance agent, an actor/model, and even occasionally drives for Uber. Although that job list might seem overwhelming, it allows him to work on his own schedule and pursue his other passions and interests. When he is not working, you can catch him practicing martial arts, hiking with his dog (Oliver), or taking it easy and reading a good book with a hot cup of coffee. Ben has shown a strong presence since a young age and has had an acute sense of humor since he could walk. He has an enthusiasm for life that leads him to go to new places and try new things, including doing stand-up comedy for 7 months ("just for fun") and traveling to Spain on a whim. You will find that he is very kind, fun, and easy to talk to, and he brings an energy to the room that lifts everyone around him upward.

EXPERIENCE

Modeling/Photography 

Oriental Trading Company: Prom Superhero Couple

Oriental Trading Company: Berkshire Weekend T-Shirt

Oriental Trading Company: Derby Attire

Oriental Trading Company: Cowboy T-shirt

Oriental Trading Company: COVID-19 Face Shield

Broadmoor Apartments: Millennial Resident Male with His Dog

Film

Nebraska Department of Transportation: Impaired Driving
Role: DUI Convicted Driver
Production Company: Red Thread Casting

Metro Credit Union Commercial                                                                                                                              Role: Bank Loan Officer
Production Company: Clark Creative Group

Live Event 

Fast ‘n’ Fresh Stand-up Comedy Showcase

Role: Stand-up Comedian
Venue: The Backline Theatre (Omaha)

Voiceover 

Real Estate Realities

Role: Guest Speaker - discuss fitness and entrepreneurship
Production Company: KRDO News Radio

SKILLS & QUALITIES

Basic Acting Techniques                             

Fall 2020

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Johnny Carson School of Performing Arts)                       Grade: A 

Trained in Meisner and Stansilovski techniques. Completed monologues, multi-person scenes, and a Shakespeare scene

Martial Arts

Trained in Krav Maga and Mixed Martial Arts Techniques (5 years experience)

Stand-up Comedy                                                                                                      August 2019-March2020       

3 stage performances weekly

Accents/Languages

English (British), English (Australian), Spanish (intermediate)