
Biography
Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Boyd Banks started his entertainment career at 17, when he won a contest for Best Stand Up Comedian in Edmonton, Alberta. After spending several years doing comedy in Vancouver, British Columbia, Banks moved to Toronto, where he began acting. Boyd's first roles were in various comedy series such as the cult favourite The Kids in the Hall (1988). 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!
Acted in 99
2020s
- 2022
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2016
- 2015
The Hexecutioners
Mr. Giroux
- 2014
Hellmouth
Mr. Whinny
Bang Bang Baby
Gord
My Daughter Must Live
Server
Algonquin
Geordie
- 2012
- 2011
Stripperland
Maestro
Skins
Uptight Man · 1 episode
- 2010
Medium Raw
Patient 66
Happiness is Hate Therapy
Frank
2000s
- 2009
You Might As Well Live
Uncle Casper
- 2008
Hooked on Speedman
Man in Wheelchair
Saving God
Poole
How She Move
Mike Evens
Hank and Mike
Leon the Neighbor
- 2007
Chasing Tchaikovsky
Nikolai
- 2006
- 2005
Riding the Bus with My Sister
Henry
Deacons for Defense
Weber
- 2004
Phil the Alien
Slim
Rhinoceros Eyes
Hospital Orderly
Ham & Cheese
Barry's Boss
- 2003
Slings & Arrows
TV
The Piano Man's Daughter
Priest
Fallen Angel
Birdie
The Music Man
Train Conductor
- 2002
Escape from the Newsroom
Martin
Puppets Who Kill
TV
A Killing Spring
Hotel Manager
- 2001
Prancer Returns
Movie
Kiss My Act
Yuks Comic
Club Land
Elegante Announcer
Wild Iris
Handprint Clerk
- 2000
The Ladies Man
C&W Station Manager
The Highwayman
Luger
1990s
- 1999
Superstar
Weatherman
Dash and Lilly
Prison Guard
The Jesse Ventura Story
Brooklyn Park Mayor
Meet Prince Charming
Roger
- 1998
Naked City: A Killer Christmas
Jack
Earthquake in New York
Statue Man
Animorphs
Museum Guard (uncredited) · 1 episode
Dog Park
Ge Groovy Lesh
- 1997
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Ethan
Bad to the Bone
Gun Salesman
Dinner at Fred's
Talent Show MC
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
1980s
- 1989
1950s
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Henry · 1 episode