Kevin McKidd facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kevin McKidd
McKidd in 2010
Born	(1973-08-09) 9 August 1973 (age 51) Elgin, Moray, Scotland
Citizenship	United Kingdom United States (since 2015)
Alma mater	University of Edinburgh Queen Margaret University
Occupation	Actor director
Years active	1991–present
Spouse(s)	Jane Parker ​ ​ (m. 1999; div. 2017)​ Arielle Goldrath ​ ​ (m. 2018; div. 2023)​
Children	4

Kevin McKidd (born August 9, 1973) is a Scottish actor and television director. He is best known for playing Dr. Owen Hunt in the popular TV show Grey's Anatomy.

Before Grey's Anatomy, Kevin McKidd was in the movie Trainspotting (1996) as Tommy Mackenzie. He also played Lucius Vorenus in the historical drama series Rome (2005–2007). You might also recognize his voice as John "Soap" MacTavish in the Call of Duty video games. He even played Poseidon in the movie Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

Kevin McKidd's Early Life

Kevin McKidd was born in Elgin, Moray, Scotland, on August 9, 1973. His mother, Kathleen, was a secretary, and his father, Neil, was a plumber. He grew up in Elgin and went to Seafield Primary School and Elgin Academy.

When he was 17, Kevin worked at the Macallan distillery. He also joined a local acting group called Moray Youth Theatre. He first planned to study engineering at the University of Edinburgh. But he later decided to try out for drama school at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, where he was accepted. He also joined a comedy group called The Improverts at the University of Edinburgh.

Kevin McKidd's Acting Career

After his role in Trainspotting, Kevin McKidd took on many different parts. He appeared in the Christmas episode of Father Ted in 1996. He also played Malky Johnson in Small Faces.

In 1999, he was part of the movie Topsy Turvy. In this film, actors researched their historical characters to help create the dialogue. Kevin McKidd, like the other actors, did his own singing for the musical parts.

He was in the film Understanding Jane in 2001. He also appeared in Kingdom of Heaven by Ridley Scott. In 2002, he was in the movie Nicholas Nickleby. He played Pte Lawrence Cooper in the horror film Dog Soldiers. In the 2005 BBC drama The Virgin Queen, he played Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk.

One of his most famous early roles was in the HBO/BBC series Rome. He played the soldier Lucius Vorenus. His acting in this role was highly praised.

McKidd at Toronto Film Fest 2010

In 2007, Kevin McKidd was in the movie Hannibal Rising. Later that year, he became the main character in the American TV series Journeyman.

His work in Rome helped him get the role of Dr. Owen Hunt in the medical drama Grey's Anatomy. He has also directed many episodes of Grey's Anatomy. He won an award for his acting in Grey's Anatomy at the 14th Prism Awards.

Voice Acting Roles

Kevin McKidd has also lent his voice to several characters. He voiced Jezz Torrent in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. He is well-known for voicing John "Soap" MacTavish in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

In 2012, he voiced Lord MacGuffin and his son Young MacGuffin in the Disney/Pixar film Brave. Kevin grew up in Elgin, Scotland, and used a special Scottish accent called the Doric dialect for Young MacGuffin. This made it funny because even Lord MacGuffin sometimes couldn't understand what his son was saying!

Music Project: Speyside Sessions

Kevin McKidd started a Scottish folk music album called The Speyside Sessions. It was recorded in 2011 and 2012 in his hometown of Elgin. Many of the musicians on the album were old school friends of Kevin's. The album was released on June 15, 2012, to raise money for Save the Children.

Kevin McKidd's Personal Life

Kevin McKidd has four children. In August 2015, he and his family became citizens of the United States.

In April 2013, Kevin McKidd was the Grand Marshal of the 15th annual Tartan Day Parade in New York City. He has spoken about his support for Scottish independence.

Film and Television Roles

Here are some of the films and TV shows Kevin McKidd has been in:

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Kevin McKidd para niños