Biography

"Darcy Michael Goes To Church is the queer stand-up special you've been praying for"

-Now Magazine

For 20 years, Darcy Michael has been a powerhouse in comedy, with a voice unlike any other. Lauded by the Montreal Gazette as one of their favorites at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival, Darcy has graced its stages over ten times. His meteoric rise continued in 2021 when he launched a TikTok account, quickly garnering 4 million followers and over 150 million likes, proving his humor resonates across generations and platforms. In 2018, Darcy made history with Darcy Michael Goes to Church, Just for Laughs’ first-ever one-hour stand-up special with streaming service Crave. This partnership cemented Darcy's status as a leading voice in comedy. His latest stand-up album, Family Highs, debuted at #1, further showcasing his comedic brilliance.

On screen, Darcy’s charisma has shone in his series regular role opposite Dave Foley in CTV's Spun Out, and Darcy can currently be seen as the scene stealing Janitor in ABC’s revival of SCRUBS, opposite Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke. A finalist in the national XM Top Comic Competition, Darcy also toured with Russell Peters and was handpicked by NBC as a finalist for the Stand Up for Diversity showcase.

In 2023/24, Darcy and his husband Jeremy took their hilarious and relatable banter on the road with their co-headlined tour NO REFUNDS. Their dynamic chemistry, candid humor, and infectious energy made the tour a smash hit. Adding to his achievements, their acclaimed comedy special, NO REFUNDS, and a behind-the-scenes documentary, HAPPILY EVER LAUGHTER, are now available on Crave and World of Wonder.

In 2026, Darcy became a Best-Selling Author, with the release of his debut memoir, ATTENTION SEEKER: A Neurodivergent Comedian’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD. It reached the Amazon best seller list on the first day of presales and stayed on the Globe and Mail’s Best Seller list for 8 weeks in a row.

Also in 2026, Darcy finished touring across North America, playing sold out venues, with his husband Jeremy, on their second stand up tour, AVERAGE AT BEST.
- IMDb mini biography by: Candace Bulluch