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Severn Teakle Darden Jr. (November 9, 1929 – May 27, 1995) was an American comedian and actor, and a founding member of The Second City Chicago-based comedy troupe as well as its predecessor, the Compass Players.
Severn Darden (1929-1995) was an American actor, writer and composer, known for his roles in Planet of the Apes, Real Genius and Saturday the 14th. He was also a founding member of Chicago's Compass Theater and a master of improvisational comedy.
May 27, 1995 · Severn Darden, an improvisational comedian and actor who worked in theater, film and television, died yesterday at his home in Santa Fe, N.M. He was 65. The cause of death was heart...
Severn Darden was born on November 9, 1929 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973), Real Genius (1985) and Saturday the 14th (1981).
Severn Darden was a comedian and actor hearkening back to the early days of improv on the Southside of Chicago. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, where his father was attorney general. Darden became famous on the University of Chicago campus long before joining The Compass Players and later, The Second City.
Severn Darden, a Second City and film actor, talks about his career, his arrest, and his dinner with a friend in Chicago. He compares himself to Leslie Howard and Arpad Steiner, and criticizes Jacqueline Susann and network TV.
May 27, 1995 · Severn Darden was a comedian and actor who performed with Shelley Berman, Mike Nichols and Elaine May in the Compass Players and The Second City. He also appeared in movies like "The President's Analyst" and "The Hired Hand".
