Darcy Rose Byrnes Biography: Age, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Parents, Boyfriend

Darcy Rose Byrnes, is an American-Irish actress, singer, and voice artist celebrated for her breakout role as Abby Newman on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless from 2003 to 2008, where she earned three Young Artist Awards.

Her versatile talents shine in live-action parts like Penny Scavo on Desperate Housewives and voice work as Princess Amber on Disney’s Sofia the First, blending youthful charm with musical flair.

Byrnes’s dual citizenship and early start at age three have fueled a career spanning soaps, primetime dramas, animation, and theater, including her 2024 turn as Mary Lane in Reefer Madness: The Musical.

Profile

• Full Name: Darcy Rose Byrnes
• Stage Name: Darcy Rose Byrnes
• Born: 4 November 1998
• Age: 26 years old
• Birthplace: Burbank, California
• Nationality: American-Irish
• Occupation: Actress, Singer, Voice Actress
• Height: 1.55m
• Parents: C.J. Byrnes and Cathy D’Arcy
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Darcy Rose Byrnes was born on November 4, 1998, in Burbank, California, to actors C.J. Byrnes and Cathy D’Arcy.

She might have had siblings but details about them are unknown.

Homeschooled during her years on The Young and the Restless to juggle filming and studies, she tested out of high school early.

Byrnes later trained at Michael Howard Studios in New York City and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, sharpening her skills in acting and voice work.

She is of white ethnicity with Irish heritage, and her religious beliefs are unknown.

Career

Darcy Rose Byrnes stepped into the spotlight at three with a baby role in the direct-to-video film Singing Babies: Nursery Rhyme Time in 2000, followed by The Sparky Chronicles: The Map in 2003.

That same year, at age five, she landed her breakthrough as Abby Newman on The Young and the Restless, growing with the character through 2008 and earning three Young Artist Awards plus an Emmy pre-nomination.

Guest spots on shows like Without a Trace in 2005 and Cold Case in 2007 honed her dramatic chops, while early soap work on The Bold and the Beautiful built her foundation in ensemble storytelling and emotional depth.

Byrnes’s range expanded in the late 2000s with recurring roles, including Penny Scavo on Desperate Housewives from 2010 to 2012, where she captured the innocence of a young girl amid suburban intrigue.

She tackled voice acting as Ikki on The Legend of Korra and took on Hallmark films like Amish Grace in 2010 as Rebecca Knepp, showcasing vulnerability opposite Kimberly Williams-Paisley.

Her transition to animation peaked with Princess Amber on Sofia the First starting in 2013, voicing the character across series, specials, and Elena and the Secret of Avalor, while contributing original songs that highlighted her singing talents.

Darcy Rose Byrnes voices Maricela on Spirit Riding Free and its spin-off Riding Academy, bringing spirited energy to animated adventures, and recurs as Harper Schapira on Disney+’s Big Shot in 2021 and 2022, weaving in her music for key scenes.

Stage credits include originating Emily in Emily’s Song and leading the 2024 revival of Reefer Madness: The Musical as Mary Lane at the Whitley Theatre.

Her influence spans generations through relatable characters and advocacy for arts access, mentoring young performers via workshops and her multilingual skills in American Sign Language.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @darcyrosebyrnes
• Facebook Handle: Darcy Rose Byrnes
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Darcy Rose Byrnes remains single with no public records of a spouse, romantic partners, or children, focusing her energy on creative pursuits.

Filmography

• The Young and the Restless (2003–2008)
• Desperate Housewives (2010–2012)
• Amish Grace (2010)
• Sofia the First (2013–2018)
• The Legend of Korra (2012–2014)
• Spirit Riding Free (2017–2020)
• Big Shot (2021–2022)
• Reefer Madness: The Musical (2024)

Net Worth

Darcy Rose Byrnes has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

Her earnings primarily come from long-running voice roles on Disney series like Sofia the First and Spirit Riding Free, including royalties from specials and merchandise.

Live-action credits on soaps such as The Young and the Restless and guest spots on primetime shows, plus theater productions and music contributions to Big Shot, form the core of her financial portfolio.