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Born on January 4, 1980 in Danville, California, United States, D'Arcy Carden is a film actor, television actor and stage actor. As of 2026, D'Arcy Carden is 46 years old. Schooling on record includes San Ramon Valley High School and Southern Oregon University. Credited works include The Good Place.
My Take
D'Arcy Carden is, to me, one of the most quietly virtuosic comic actors working today. Her turn as Janet in The Good Place was a masterclass in physical and tonal control, playing a not-quite-human being who somehow felt more alive than anyone around her. What I respect most is that she clearly earned this through years of stage and improv work rather than a single lucky break. Her range in A League of Their Own only confirmed it. I suspect her best roles are still ahead, and I'll happily watch her grow into them. She's a slow-burn talent worth betting on.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- D'Arcy Carden
- Name (Japanese)
- ダーシー・カーデン
- Reading
- だーしー・かーでん
- Born
- January 4, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Monkey
- Origin
- Danville, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- High school
- San Ramon Valley High School
- University
- Southern Oregon University
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Good Place | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/darcycarden/
- Xhttps://x.com/darcycarden
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D'Arcy%20Carden
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26922240
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was D'Arcy Carden born?
Born January 4, 1980 (age 46).
Where is D'Arcy Carden from?
D'Arcy Carden is from Danville, California, United States.
What does D'Arcy Carden do?
D'Arcy Carden works as actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor.
What is D'Arcy Carden known for?
Notable works include The Good Place.
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