Darwin Shaw Biography

Fast Facts

• The British Academy of Dramatic Combat awarded him the gold medal in advanced stage combat
• Graduated from King's College London with a medical degree
• Worked as a medical doctor before training to be an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
• Quote: "[on "The Bible"] "I had to find a way of breathing life and modern humanity into it in a way that the audience can relate to․""
• Co-founded Silent Kisses Productions in order to make films about socially relevant subjects
• Known for playing the Apostle Peter in the History Channel's "The Bible," which was the #1 Cable Entertainment Telecast of the Year when it was released
• Is familiar with martial arts, fencing and horseback riding
• A LEGO figure was modeled after his character from "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time․"
• Learned to play the flute and sings in the baritone vocal range
• Learned to speak both the Spanish and French languages