Kevin Hanchard (born July 4, 1974) is a Canadian actor, best known for his roles as Detective Arthur Bell in Orphan Black[1] and Inspector Sematimba in The Expanse. Hanchard currently appears as Superintendent Joseph Donovan in Hudson and Rex.
Kevin Hanchard | |
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 Hanchard in 2016 | |
| Born | July 4, 1974 |
| Education | University of Windsor (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Orphan Black |
| Spouse | Christine Hanchard (m. 2004) |
Early life
editHanchard was born in Toronto, Ontario, on July 4, 1974, to Jamaican immigrants. He graduated from University of Windsor, with a degree for Bachelor of Fine Arts.[2]
Career
editOn stage, Hanchard is known primarily for his performances at the Stratford Festival and the Shaw Festival, including productions of Fuenteovejuna, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Topdog/Underdog,[3] The Millionairess and His Girl Friday. He is a two-time nominee for the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male in a Principal Role – Play, in 2009 for Miss Julie: Freedom Summer and in 2011 for Topdog / Underdog[4] as well as was a shortlisted nominee in the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category for Orphan Black at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards.[5]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Four Brothers | Baffled Cop | |
| 2006 | Take the Lead | Woodley | |
| 2007 | This Beautiful City | Father | |
| 2011 | Family Man | Paul | |
| 2012 | Dream House | Sergeant Johnson | Uncredited |
| 2014 | Jihad Gigolo | Miled Mannered Man | Short |
| 2014 | Guidance | Principal Newman | |
| 2015 | Born to Be Blue | Dizzy Gillespie | |
| 2016 | Suicide Squad | Casino Boss | |
| 2016 | Fox Trouble | Arnold | Short |
| 2017 | It's Not My Fault and I Don't Care Anyway | Edward | |
| 2017 | Accidentals | Darryl | Short |
| 2017 | Wish Upon | Carl Morris | |
| 2019 | From the Vine | John | |
| 2019 | Rabid | Dr. Riley |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Due South | Paramedic (Uncredited) | 1 Episode: #4.2 |
| 1999 | Tales from the Cryptkeeper | Marry Anne's Dad (Voice) | 1 Episode: #3.2 |
| 2000 | Hendrix | Little Richard | Television Movie |
| 2002 | Mom's on Strike | Secretary | Television Movie |
| 2003 | America's Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story | Lawyer | Television Movie |
| 2003 | Jasper, Texas | Thurman Bryd | Television Movie |
| 2005 | Metropia | Cory | 1 Episode: #1.58 |
| 2005 | The Eleventh Hour (Original Title) AKA Bury the Lead | Bobby Andrews | 1 Episode: #3.9 |
| 2005–06 | Missing | Agent Rich Hamilton | Guest: 2 Episodes |
| 2006 | At the Hotel | Quarlet #3 | Guest: 2 Episodes |
| 2006 | Naturally, Sadie | Wayne | 1 Episode: #2.7 |
| 2006 | Runaway | English Teacher | 1 Episode: #1.1 |
| 2006 | The State Within | Boston FBI Agent | 1 Episode: #1.6 |
| 2006 | Love You to Death | Detective #2 | 1 Episode: #1.6 |
| 2007 | Savage Planet | Vickers | Television Movie |
| 2009 | The Listener | Mark Petrie | 1 Episode: #1.7 |
| 2010 | H.M.S.: White Coat | Dr. Goldman | Television Movie |
| 2010 | Blue Mountain State | Father West | 1 Episode: #2.3 |
| 2011 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Pest Control Manager | 1 Episode: #11.10 |
| 2012 | The Firm | Greg Hathaway | 1 Episode: #1.10 |
| 2012 | Republic of Doyle | Luke Shaw | Guest: 2 Episodes |
| 2013 | Nikita | Chief of Security | 1 Episode: #3.15 |
| 2013 | Saving Hope | Doug Wilkins | 1 Episode: #2.3 |
| 2013 | Suits | Colonel Mariga | Guest: 3 Episodes |
| 2013 | Lucky 7 | Hank Langley | 1 Episode: #1.2 |
| 2013–17 | Orphan Black | Detective Art Bell | Main: 44 (Season 1–5) |
| 2014 | Apple Mortgage Cake | Melvin George | Television Movie |
| 2015 | The Strain | Curtis Fitzwilliam | Guest: 2 Episodes |
| 2015 | Hemlock Grove | Federal Agent Morgan | 1 Episode: #3.1 |
| 2015–17 | Rogue | Nate Lowry | Recurring: 20 Episodes (Season 3–4) |
| 2016 | The Stepchild | Police Officer | Television Movie |
| 2016 | The Girlfriend Experience | Jim Slater | 1 Episode: #1.11 |
| 2016 | Atomic Puppet | The Mayor | Recurring: 21 Episodes (Season 1) |
| 2016 | Conviction | Jack Braemer | 1 Episode: #1.9 |
| 2016–17 | The Expanse | Inspector Sematimba | Recurring: 5 Episodes (Season 1–2) |
| 2017 | Tin Star | Reverend Gregoire | Recurring: TBA |
| 2017 | Annedroids | Nick's Dad | Guest: 2 Episodes |
| 2017 | Wynonna Earp | Moody | Guest: 2 Episodes |
| 2017 | 21 Thunder | Scout | |
| 2018 | Cardinal | Sergeant Alan Clegg | 6 episodes |
| 2018 | The Detail | Guest: 1 episode | |
| 2018 | Impulse | Dr. Jack Weakley | Guest: 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Wayne | Sergeant Randall | Guest: 1 episode |
| 2019–present | Hudson & Rex | Joseph Donovan | Main cast |
| 2021 | Ginny & Georgia | Corbin | 1 episode: #1.5 |
| 2022 | The Porter | Popsy | Recurring Role |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Watch Dogs 2 | Voice | |
| 2020 | The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope | Vince | Voice |
References
edit- ^ "Mississauga actor Kevin Hanchard takes major role in cloning thriller Orphan Black". mississauga.com, March 30, 2013.
- ^ Morrison, Tom (September 14, 2016). "Orphan Black actor Kevin Hanchard leads discussion on race and religion at UWindsor". www.sachem.ca. Sachem. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ "Topdog/Underdog: Shaw scores with an intriguing, edgy drama". The Globe and Mail, August 8, 2011.
- ^ "33rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards". Theatromania, June 25, 2012.
- ^ "Enemy and Orphan Black top Canadian Screen Awards nomination". Toronto Star, January 13, 2014.