Darryl Stephens

Darryl Stephens is an American actor and author. He is best known for playing Noah Nicholson on the television dramedy Noah's Arc.

Early life Stephens grew up in Altadena and Pasadena California and after college moved to the city of Los Angeles.

Film career Back in L.A., Stephens appeared on the sexy late-night serial MTV's Undressed, the short-lived series That's Life, and VH1's Red Eye. During the same period, he was also appearing in various commercials for products such as Dockers and performing in small theater venues and scene study classes. He also played a "future funked" Greta in a Hollywood revival of the well-known play Bent.

Stephens had supporting roles in the films Seamless (with Shannon Elizabeth), Not Quite Right, and Circuit. However, his breakout role came in 2004, when independent filmmaker Patrik-Ian Polk cast him as the lead character for the new series Noah's Arc. The original intention was for the show to be released direct-to-DVD after it had received rave reviews at various film festivals. However, in the fall of 2005, LOGO picked up Noah's Arc, which debuted on October 19.

In August 2006 the second season of Noah's Arc was televised. By the end of 2006, Stephens had completed roles in the comedy Another Gay Movie and the drama Boy Culture, the latter alongside newcomer Derek Magyar.

In October 2008, a feature film version was release. Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom picks up where the show's second season left off and tells the story of the marriage between Stephens' character and Jensen Atwood's.

In 2010, he guest starred in an episode of Private Practice, playing a transgender woman. His next film, released in 2011, was Bolden!, a bio film about jazz great Buddy Bolden starring Anthony Mackie as Bolden. Stephens' role is of cornet player Frank Lewis.

Stephens played the recurring role Gideon on B Positive on CBS.

Other Stephens released a self-published novel in 2011, entitled Shortcomings, which weaves together short stories he had written previously.

Personal life Although Stephens is reluctant to discuss his personal life, he is gay and his roles address issues of classism and sexuality. In August 2020, he became a father to a daughter with a surrogate.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1999 Seamless: Kidz Rule Devin 2001 Circuit Julian 2004 Noah's Arc: The Short Film Noah Nicholson 2005 Not Quite Right Evan 2006 Boy Culture Andrew Another Gay Movie Angel 2008 Tranny McGuyver Conrad the Pimp Short Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom Noah Nicholson 2010 Love Unconditional Jackson Short Reunited Howard 2012 The Skinny Nurse Nicholson V Day Travis Short Something Like a Butterfly Put-Put Short 2013 Hot Guys with Guns Tim Sampson 2014 Secrets & Toys Chad Short Tiger Orange Scott Beyond the Lights Quentin 2015 Stronger Andy Short You're Gay... Now What? Love Interest Short 2016 Pee-wee's Big Holiday Rene Killer Assistant Charles TV movie Coffee House Chronicles Jeff 2017 Captain Black Party Goer How to Be a Slut in America - 2018 Groomzilla Officiant TV movie Congo Cabaret Emcee Short I May Regret Dillon 2019 A Different Direction Travis Mitchell Short From Zero to I Love You Pete Logsdon 2020 Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles Noah Nicholson Special 2025 Noah's Arc: The Movie

Television Year Title Role Notes 2000 Undressed Rudy Episode: "Scary Movies" 2001 That's Life Tutor Episode: "Heart Problems" 2005-06 Noah's Arc Noah Nicholson Main Cast 2006 Ugly Betty Waiter Episode: "After Hours" 2009 Rick & Steve JP (voice) Episode: "House of Race Cards" In the Moment Activist Episode: "The Bad News" 2010 Two and a Half Men Man #1 Episode: "Yay, No Polyps!" Private Practice Jane Finch Episode: "Short Cuts" 2011 Desperate Housewives Terrence Episode: "And Lots of Security..." Ringer Gregor Episode: "If You Ever Want a French Lesson..." Reed Between the Lines Perry Episode: "Let's Talk About Change" 2012 DTLA Lenny Main Cast 2 Broke Girls Nevel Episode: "And the Big Opening" 2014 Survivor's Remorse Stacey Episode: "Out of the Past" 2015 Coffee House Chronicles Jeff Episode: "An Exception" Young & Hungry Hot Guy Episode: "Young & Back to Normal" 2017 S.W.A.T. Alexander Episode: "Pamilya" 2018-19 But She's My Best Friend Stephen Guest: Season 1, Recurring Cast: Season 2 2019 Good Trouble Craig Episode: "In The Middle" 2020 Twenties D'Manuel Episode: "You Know How I Like It" Broke Jeremy Episode: "Dates" Lovecraft Country Billie Holiday Episode: "Strange Case" Saved by the Bell Dean/Jean Episode: "Pilot" & "All in the Hall" 2020-22 B Positive Gideon Recurring Cast: Season 1, Main Cast: Season 2 2021-22 Boy Culture: Generation X Andrew Main Cast 2022 Demonhuntr Anansi Episode: "Bawdy Horror" Angelyne Pete Episode: "Glow in the Dark Queen of the Universe"

Awards and nominations Ovation Awards 2011: Nominated for Featured Actor in a Play for the role of Victoria in the Bootleg Theatre production of "The Interlopers"