Darren Marion

"It feels absolutely amazing knowing how much of an impact I have had in the television industry. Even today people immediately recognise my voice and say 'Hey! You're the Magma Eye guy!' And to think it all started simply because I needed a job in a developing country."

- Marion in a 2021 interview.

Darren Marion (born 21st November 1953) is a Kuboian film, television and stage actor. After performing on-stage with The Ecstasy Theatre, he had a breakthrough in television by playing Edward Hammersley in the titular crime comedy television series from 1988 to 1994. His best-known voice roles include Trevor in Greenwood Forest (1993-1996), Mr. Racket in The Adventures of Charlie and Tutu (1994-1998), and Magma Eye in Magma Eye (1997-2000).

Biography
"There was nothing, absolutely nothing. A lot of my childhood was spent living in a large forest in the middle of nowhere. It actually scared me when lots of people started moving to the country in the late 1980s."

- Marion in regards to his childhood.

Born in the Dominion of Kuboia on 21st November 1953, Marion's parents are of Scottish heritage, and migrated to Kuboia shortly after World War II. As there were little to no education and career opportunities in the country at the time, he was taught numeracy and life skills by his family. Growing up, he had very few friends aside from some young neighbours in his area. As a young adult, he helped his father in his fishing business. He later moved to Gutstone in 1983 where he opened a shop selling fishing equipment, which he later sold in 1990.

In 1987, he auditioned for a role as a continuity announcer for Vision Network, but was turned down. He later received a message from Arthur Benning asking if Marion could play the titular character in Edward Hammersley. He later caught the eye of Kubokartoonz founder Ashley Maverick, who hired him to voice several characters in animated television series.

Animation

 * The Adventures of Charlie and Tutu - Mr. Racket
 * Cindi and Friends - Additional Voices
 * Greenwood Forest - Trevor
 * Magma Eye - Magma Eye

Television

 * Edward Hammersley - Edward Hammersley