About Geoffrey Darby
Born 1953. Geoffrey Darby is a Canadian writer, screenwriter and film director, known for You Can't Do That on Television.
Geoffrey Darby (born April 15, 1953) is a Canadian media executive, television producer, director, and writer. He was the co-creator of children's sketch comedy You Can't Do That on Television and was a writer and director for the show's first five seasons.
Career Darby co-created the game show Double Dare for Nickelodeon and hosted the unaired pilot. Some of Darby's other credits include the 1983 American sketch comedy TV show Don't Look Now, UFO Kidnapped, Clarissa Explains It All, and Finders Keepers.
He has won three Cable ACE Awards, two Clio Awards, a Peabody Award and a Dupont Award.
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Who is Geoffrey Darby?
Canadian screenwriter
When was Geoffrey Darby born?
Geoffrey Darby was born on 15 April 1953 in Canada.
What is Geoffrey Darby's occupation?
Geoffrey Darby is a writer, screenwriter and film director.
What is Geoffrey Darby known for?
Geoffrey Darby is known for You Can't Do That on Television.
What nationality is Geoffrey Darby?
Geoffrey Darby is Canadian.
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