Things you probably didn't know about actor Darren Barnet • Instinct Magazine

Darren Barnet is famous for playing the role of Paxton Hall-Yoshida in the queer-inclusive Netflix series, ‘Never Have I Ever.’ The show will return for its fourth and final season in 2023, and before then, let’s get to know more about this hottie, shall we?

Darren Charles Barnet was born on April 27, 1991 in Los Angeles, California. His mother is of Swedish and Japanese descent, while his father, on the other hand, is of German and Cherokee descent.

The 31-year-old actor has an older and a younger sister, and his grandfather was a swing musician named Charlie Barnet. When he was 12 years old, Darren and his mother moved to suburban Orlando, Florida.

He attended Dr. Phillips High School, where he captained the lacrosse team, graduating in 2009. Darren has been interested in being an actor since he was 5 years old, however he only pursued it seriously in college, where he starred in plays and short films.

In 2013, the ‘Never Have I Ever’ star graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Berry College. In addition to being an actor, he is also a writer, and he speaks not only English, but also Japanese and conversational Spanish. Not to mention, he also studied French.

Additionally, Darren returned to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting, and has since starred in supporting roles as well as leading roles in movies and TV shows, including ‘Love Hard,’ ‘The Summit of the Gods,’ and of course, ‘I have never done it ever’, among others.