Owen Dara was born in Cork, Ireland. Since leaving his native country, he has lived and worked in various parts of the world. He majored in Drama and Media at the University of Melbourne, Australia, graduating with a BA in 1994. Since moving to the USA, Owen has continued his studies in the field of film, attending the Academy of Entertainment Technology in Santa Monica from 2005-2008.

As a writer, Owen has penned several screenplays, and in 2007, published his first book White Horses: An Irish Childhood. The memoir chronicles the author's life from the age of four to twenty, as through the eyes of a child, it delves deeply into the dynamics of a struggling Irish family of the time while still providing plenty of laughs along the way.

As a performer, Owen has headlined in comedy venues throughout the world and currently appears regularly in comedy clubs around Los Angeles. Owen's solo show White Horses: An Irish Childhood premiered in 2007 to coincide with the release of his book. The show has since been performed in theatres in New York and Los Angeles, where it received very favorable reviews. He has also played leading roles in several plays, and has played characters on both film and TV.

As a filmmaker, Owen has directed a number of short films and is currently in post production for his first feature film "Choosing Signs," which he co-produced with lead actress Jessica Lancaster. The film was shot in Owen's native Cork and is set to be released in 2012. He is currently in the early stages of pre-production for his next feature film.

As a singer/songwriter, Owen has created a number of CD's and has recently teamed up with singer/actress Virginia Williams to record the soundtrack for his feature film "Choosing Signs."

He lives in Los Angeles, California.