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An Emmy and Grammy nominated actor, narrator, musician, and comedian with a remarkable range of talents, Kirby Heyborne has received critical acclaim for his starring role in the WWII drama Saints and Soldiers, which was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. He also gained widespread recognition for his performances in The Sons of Provo, The Singles Ward, The Best Two Years, Faith of Angels, and The Farrelly Brothers’ The Three Stooges opposite Sean Hayes and Sofia Vergara. Kirby was a series regular on the hit FOX sitcom Free Ride and has appeared in numerous national commercial campaigns, including spots for Target, Honda, Best Buy, Mastercard, Volkswagen, Wendy’s, Mini Cooper, Liberty Mutual, Jack in the Box, Xfinity, CarMax, Dish Network, Jif, and more.

Kirby is passionate about giving back. He travels the world working alongside nonprofit organizations as the host of the Emmy-nominated BYUTV show Making Good. In this role, he combines his acting and musical talents by writing original songs for each organization he highlights. Through six seasons of Making Good, Kirby has inspired audiences to seek opportunities to serve and uplift others, making a meaningful impact wherever they go.

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As a narrator, Kirby has earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy nomination for his work on Charlotte’s Web and has twice received the highest honor in narration bestowed by the American Library Association – The Odyssey Award. With over 2,000 audiobooks under his belt, he’s widely regarded as one of the finest narrators in the industry. His work includes narrations for popular series such as Brandon Mull’s Dragonwatch, Miss Peregrine’s School for Peculiar Children, and Gerald Lund’s Fire and Steel.

A gifted musician, Kirby has a rare ability to connect with audiences through heartfelt music and captivating stories. His soothing voice and knack for crafting memorable melodies and lyrics have earned him praise from listeners around the world. His music has transcended the concert stage, with original songs featured in movies and TV shows, where they’ve been celebrated for enhancing the emotional depth of storytelling. Whether writing intimate ballads or crafting anthemic tunes, Kirby’s music resonates long after the final note, creating an enduring bond with audiences.

Above all, Kirby treasures his role as a husband and father. His greatest accomplishment is his family, and he finds joy in spending time hiking, biking, camping, singing, and laughing with his wife and three children. An active member of his faith, Kirby is dedicated to service and connecting others with God, continually striving to make a positive impact on those around him.

Kirby is currently know as Bishop Heyborne as he is serving as Bishop of his Ward.