
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!

Dawn of the Dead
2004 · as Tucker

The Fountain
2006 · as Dominican Monk

Cinderella Man
2005 · as Reporter

Crash
1996 · as Grip

The Cat in the Hat
2003 · as Waiter (uncredited)

The Tuxedo
2002 · as Vic

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
2004 · as E.R. Patient

Jason X
2001 · as Fat Lou

Silent Hill: Revelation 3D
2012 · as Priest

Land of the Dead
2005 · as Butcher

Lars and the Real Girl
2007 · as Russell

Get Rich or Die Tryin'
2005 · as Prison Solitary Guard

New York Minute
2004 · as Ticket Window Guy

The Love Guru
2008 · as EMT

Diary of the Dead
2007 · as White Man

Knockaround Guys
2001 · as Bar Patron

Cypher
2002 · as Fred Garfield

The Wrong Guy
1997 · as Gas Station Guy