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Kevin Hanchard
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Hanchard in 2016
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| Born | July 4, 1974 |
| Education | University of Windsor (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Orphan Black |
| Spouse(s) | Christine Hanchard (m. 2004) |
Kevin Hanchard (born July 4, 1974) is a talented Canadian actor. He is well-known for playing Detective Arthur Bell in the TV show Orphan Black and Inspector Sematimba in The Expanse. Currently, he plays Superintendent Joseph Donovan in the popular show Hudson and Rex.
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Early Life and Education
Kevin Hanchard was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on July 4, 1974. His parents moved to Canada from Jamaica. Kevin studied at the University of Windsor, where he earned a degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts. This degree helps actors learn their craft.
Acting Career Highlights
Kevin Hanchard is a very busy actor who has worked in many different areas, including stage plays, movies, and television shows.
Stage Performances
On stage, Kevin has performed in many famous plays at important festivals like the Stratford Festival and the Shaw Festival. Some of the plays he has been in include Macbeth, Julius Caesar, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. He has also been nominated for the Dora Mavor Moore Award twice, which is a big award for actors in Canada.
Film Roles
Kevin Hanchard has appeared in several movies. Some of his film roles include:
- Four Brothers (2005)
- Take the Lead (2006)
- Born to Be Blue (2015), where he played the famous musician Dizzy Gillespie
- Suicide Squad (2016)
- Wish Upon (2017)
- From the Vine (2019)
- Rabid (2019)
Television Appearances
Kevin is perhaps most recognized for his work on television. He has been a part of many popular TV series and movies made for television.
- Orphan Black (2013–2017): He played Detective Art Bell, a main character for five seasons.
- The Expanse (2016–2017): He had a recurring role as Inspector Sematimba.
- Hudson & Rex (2019–present): He is a main cast member, playing Superintendent Joseph Donovan.
- Other TV shows he has appeared in include Due South, The Listener, Degrassi: The Next Generation, Suits, The Strain, Hemlock Grove, Rogue, Tin Star, Wynonna Earp, Cardinal, Ginny & Georgia, and The Porter.
Voice Acting in Video Games
Kevin Hanchard has also lent his voice to video games. He provided voice work for:
- Watch Dogs 2 (2016)
- The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope (2020)
