K. C. Collins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
K.C. Collins
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Collins in August 2011
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Kris Collins
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| Other names | Chris Collins |
| Years active | 1997–present |
K.C. Collins, also known as Chris Collins, is a Canadian actor. He acts in movies, on TV, and even uses his voice for characters! He is famous for playing Hale in the TV show Lost Girl and Dr. Tom Reycraft in Saving Hope.
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Early Life and Acting Journey
Starting with Baseball
K.C. Collins grew up in Canada. When he was young, his grandmother raised him from the age of six. He was very good at baseball! He even got a special scholarship to play baseball at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York. He chose this college so he could stay close to his grandmother. He had other offers from big universities like the University of Hawaiʻi and Florida State University, but he wanted to be near his family.
From Sports to Stardom
Even though he was a talented baseball player, K.C. Collins decided to follow a different dream. He left college to become an actor. This big decision led him to a successful career in film and television.
K.C. Collins' Acting Career
Famous TV Roles
K.C. Collins is well-known for his roles in popular Canadian TV shows. He played the character Hale in the supernatural drama Lost Girl. In this show, Hale was a loyal friend and a special creature called a "Faerie." K.C. was a main actor in Lost Girl from 2010 to 2014.
He also played Dr. Tom Reycraft in the medical drama Saving Hope. In this show, he was a doctor working in a hospital. He was a main actor in Saving Hope from 2012 to 2014.
Awards and Recognition
K.C. Collins has been recognized for his acting talent. In 2023, he was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. This award was for his great performance as the character Keys in the movie White Dog (also known as Chien blanc). This nomination was for "Best Supporting Performance in a Film," which means he did an excellent job in a key role.
Recent Projects
K.C. Collins continues to act in many exciting projects. In 2023 and 2024, he appeared in 8 episodes of the TV series Chucky, playing the character George "Coop" Cooper. Since 2024, he has been a main cast member in the new show Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, where he plays Theo Forrester.
K.C. Collins' Film and TV Appearances
K.C. Collins has been in many movies and TV shows since 1997. Here are some of his notable roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 | Due South | Jamal Martin | Episode: "Mountie and Soul" |
| 1999 | Love Songs | Tom "Tom-Tom" | TV movie |
| 1999 | In Too Deep | Lookout | Film |
| 2001 | Earth: Final Conflict | R.J. | Episode: “Guilty Conscience” |
| 2002 | Paid in Full | Kid #1 | Film |
| 2003 | Owning Mahowny | Bernie | Film |
| 2003 | Bulletproof Monk | Sax | Film |
| 2003 | Detention | "Hogie" Hogarth | Film |
| 2006 | Doomstown | Kevin "Jeddi" Barrows | TV movie |
| 2007 | Poor Boy's Game | Charles Carvery | Film |
| 2009 | Flashpoint | Derek Medeiros | Episode: "Exit Wounds" |
| 2010–2014 | Lost Girl | William "Hale" Santiago | Main cast (seasons 1–4) |
| 2012–2014 | Saving Hope | Dr. Tom Reycraft | Main cast (seasons 1–2) Recurring role (season 3) |
| 2014 | RoboCop | Andre Daniels | Film |
| 2017 | The Strain | Roman | Recurring (season 4) |
| 2018 | Assassin’s Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones | Voice | Video game |
| 2021 | Clarice | Agent Garrett | 5 episodes |
| 2021 | Spiral | Detective Drury | Film |
| 2022 | White Dog | Keys | Film |
| 2023–2024 | Chucky | George "Coop" Cooper | 8 episodes |
| 2024–present | Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent | Theo Forrester | Main cast |
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