Duff MacDonald

Born in the picturesque province of Saskatchewan Canada Duff is an actor singer creator writer and producer who has made his mark across various platforms in the entertainment industry Coming from a large Scottish family of seven he initially pursued a career in music earning a full scholarship to Dickinson State College in North Dakota to study Opera However after realizing that the opera world wasnt his true calling he made the bold decision to relocate to Vancouver Over his impressive 30 year career Duff has showcased his talents on stages and screens across Canada the United States and internationally His journey in film and television began in Vancouver following two transformative years with the Original Canadian Company of Les Misérables 1989 in Toronto Supplementing his artistic growth he studied acting independently with notable mentors from the Gastown Actors Studio including June Whittaker and Linda Darlow among others You may recognize Duff from a variety of commercials such as those for Boston Pizza where he portrayed the Professional Sports Trophy Model Nutrfol US National Molsons Reeses Peanut Butter Cups and McDonalds He also enjoyed a threeyear role as Ronny the TV and radio spokesperson for Ultramar Gasoline Duff has over 30 credits to his name in the FilmTV industry Recently he received critical acclaim for his starring role in the new indie dramedy OLD GUYS IN BED The film had its Canadian and US premier in 2025 at the Fantasia International Film Festival as well as the Cinema Diverse LGBTQIA Festival in Palm Springs California Additionally Duff brings extensive experience in animation radio ADR and voiceover work showcasing his broad range of talents Currently he has a recurring role as Mr Barnaby on the critically claimed PBS Kids animated series Carl the Collector As a gifted singersongwriter Duff released his debut solo album Roots in February 2011 followed by Naked which premiered in 2017 Both albums are available on popular platforms like iTunes and Spotify reflecting his continued evolution as an artist Duffs multifaceted career is a testament to his passion and dedication to his craft captivating audiences wherever he performs