Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Boyd Banks began his entertainment career at 17, winning a contest for Best Stand Up Comedian in Edmonton, Alberta. After spending several years doing comedy in Vancouver, British Columbia he moved to Toronto, where he had his first roles in the cult favourite The Kids in the Hall. His unique character looks and subtle performances on camera caught the eye of Toronto's top casting directors and Banks now works regularly in film and television from comedies to murder mysteries!
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
V Wars (2019)
Guest starring as Motel Clerk
- Episode 1x07: The Night Is Darkening Round Me (Dec 5, 2019) [Co-Star]
Designated Survivor (2016)
Guest starring as Barry Lenz
- Episode 1x19: Misalliance (May 3, 2017) [Co-Star]
American Gothic (2016)
Guest starring as Thurmon
- Episode 1x13: Whistler's Mother (Sep 7, 2016) [Co-Star]
12 Monkeys (2015)
Guest starring as TF Scientist
- Episode 1x12: Paradox (Apr 3, 2015) [Co-Star]
Guest starring as Joe the Bartender
- Episode 2x05: Bodies of Water (May 16, 2016) [Co-Star]
Happy Town (2010)
Guest starring as Jerry Friddle
- Episode 1x01: In This Home on Ice (Apr 28, 2010) [Co-Star]
Guest starring as The Man from Germany
- Episode 1x08: Blame It on Rio Bravo (Jul 1, 2010) [Co-Star]
Wonderfalls (2004)
Guest starring as Janitor
- Episode 1x03: Wound-Up Penguin (Oct 18, 2004) [Co-Star]
This Is Wonderland (2004)
Guest starring as Woody Gallagher
(5 episodes)
- Episode 3x13: Episode 39 (Series Finale) (Mar 15, 2006)
- Episode 3x12: Episode 38 (Mar 8, 2006)
- Episode 3x01: Episode 27 (Nov 23, 2005)
- Episode 2x11: Episode 24 (Apr 12, 2005)
- Episode 2x09: Episode 22 (Mar 29, 2005)
Slings & Arrows (2003)
Guest starring as Morgue Attendant
- Episode 1x02: Geoffrey Returns (Nov 10, 2003)
Nero Wolfe (2000)
Guest starring as Skinny Man
- Episode 1x01: The Doorbell Rang (Apr 22, 2001)
Guest starring as Dinky Byne
- Episode 1x02: Champagne for One Part 1 (Apr 29, 2001)
Guest starring as Skinny
- Episode 1x07: Disguise for Murder (Jun 17, 2001)
Guest starring as Donald Pitcairn
- Episode 1x08: Door to Death (Jun 24, 2001)
Guest starring as Duncan Barrett
- Episode 1x10: Over My Dead Body Part 1 (Jul 8, 2001)