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) |
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.
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]
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]
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Watch Dogs 2 | Voice | |
| 2020 | The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope | Vince | Voice |
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