Kevin Hanchard

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Kevin Hanchard
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Hanchard in 2016
Born (1974-07-04) July 4, 1974 (age 50)
Education University of Windsor (BFA)
OccupationActor
Years active1998–present
Known for Orphan Black
SpouseChristine Hanchard (m. 2004)

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.

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Early life

Hanchard 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

On 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

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005 Four Brothers Baffled Cop
2006 Take the Lead Woodley
2007 This Beautiful City Father
2011Family ManPaul
2012 Dream House Sergeant JohnsonUncredited
2014Jihad GigoloMiled Mannered ManShort
2014 Guidance Principal Newman
2015 Born to Be Blue Dizzy Gillespie
2016 Suicide Squad Casino Boss
2016Fox TroubleArnoldShort
2017 It's Not My Fault and I Don't Care Anyway Edward
2017AccidentalsDarrylShort
2017 Wish Upon Carl Morris
2019 From the Vine John
2019 Rabid Dr. Riley
2023 The Wall Street Boy (Kipkemboi)Officer Saitoti

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
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 SecretaryTelevision Movie
2003 America's Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story LawyerTelevision Movie
2003 Jasper, Texas Thurman BrydTelevision Movie
2005 Metropia Cory1 Episode: #1.58
2005 The Eleventh Hour (Original Title) AKA Bury the Lead Bobby Andrews1 Episode: #3.9
2005–06 Missing Agent Rich HamiltonGuest: 2 Episodes
2006 At the Hotel Quarlet #3Guest: 2 Episodes
2006 Naturally, Sadie Wayne1 Episode: #2.7
2006 Runaway English Teacher1 Episode: #1.1
2006 The State Within Boston FBI Agent1 Episode: #1.6
2006 Love You to Death Detective #21 Episode: #1.6
2007 Savage Planet VickersTelevision Movie
2009 The Listener Mark Petrie1 Episode: #1.7
2010H.M.S.: White CoatDr. GoldmanTelevision Movie
2010 Blue Mountain State Father West1 Episode: #2.3
2011 Degrassi: The Next Generation Pest Control Manager1 Episode: #11.10
2012 The Firm Greg Hathaway1 Episode: #1.10
2012 Republic of Doyle Luke ShawGuest: 2 Episodes
2013 Nikita Chief of Security1 Episode: #3.15
2013 Saving Hope Doug Wilkins1 Episode: #2.3
2013 Suits Colonel MarigaGuest: 3 Episodes
2013 Lucky 7 Hank Langley1 Episode: #1.2
2013–17 Orphan Black Detective Art BellMain: 44 (Season 1–5)
2014Apple Mortgage CakeMelvin GeorgeTelevision Movie
2015 The Strain Curtis FitzwilliamGuest: 2 Episodes
2015 Hemlock Grove Federal Agent Morgan1 Episode: #3.1
2015–17 Rogue Nate LowryRecurring: 20 Episodes (Season 3–4)
2016The StepchildPolice OfficerTelevision Movie
2016 The Girlfriend Experience Jim Slater1 Episode: #1.11
2016 Atomic Puppet The MayorRecurring: 21 Episodes (Season 1)
2016 Conviction Jack Braemer1 Episode: #1.9
2016–17 The Expanse Inspector SematimbaRecurring: 5 Episodes (Season 1–2)
2017 Tin Star Reverend GregoireRecurring: TBA
2017 Annedroids Nick's DadGuest: 2 Episodes
2017 Wynonna Earp MoodyGuest: 2 Episodes
2017 21 Thunder Scout
2018 Cardinal Sergeant Alan Clegg6 episodes
2018 The Detail Guest: 1 episode
2018 Impulse Dr. Jack WeakleyGuest: 2 episodes
2019 Wayne Sergeant RandallGuest: 1 episode
2019–present Hudson & Rex Joseph DonovanMain cast
2021 Ginny & Georgia Corbin1 episode: #1.5
2022 The Porter PopsyRecurring Role

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016 Watch Dogs 2 Voice
2020 The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope VinceVoice

References

  1. "Mississauga actor Kevin Hanchard takes major role in cloning thriller Orphan Black". mississauga.com , March 30, 2013.
  2. 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.
  3. "Topdog/Underdog: Shaw scores with an intriguing, edgy drama". The Globe and Mail , August 8, 2011.
  4. "33rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards". Theatromania, June 25, 2012.
  5. "Enemy and Orphan Black top Canadian Screen Awards nomination". Toronto Star , January 13, 2014.