Kevin Kane (actor)

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Kevin Kane
Born
Kevin Kane Jr.

[1] [2]
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • producer
Years active2000–present
Spouse Francis Benhamou (m. 2017)

Kevin Kane is an American actor, director and producer.

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Life and career

Kane was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went on to graduate from Coastal Carolina University [3] [4] and later the William Esper Studio in New York City. [5] Kane made his screen debut appearing in a small part in the 2000 drama film, Swimming and later made guest appearances on Law & Order , One Life to Live and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit . He is one of founding members of The Collective NY, a New York-based stage production company. [6] With one of the members, Amy Schumer, Kane produced the Comedy Central sketch comedy series, Inside Amy Schumer from 2013 to 2022, receiving Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series in 2015. [7] He also made 20-episodes recurring appearance on Inside Amy Schumer playing various roles and directed two episodes during the final season. Kane also appeared opposite Schumer in her 2015 romantic comedy film, Trainwreck .

Kane produced Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo (2015), Amy Schumer: The Leather Special (2017), Snatched (2017), I Feel Pretty (2018), Amy Schumer: Growing (2019), Expecting Amy (2020), and Life & Beth (2022–2024). [5] On Life & Beth, Kane also played a main role as Matt, her boyfriend, as well as directed several episodes. [8] [9] [10] [11]

Kane appeared in films The Rainbow Experiment (2018), Lez Bomb (2018) and The Irishman (2019). On television, he guest-starred on White Collar , Blue Bloods , No Activity and FBI: Most Wanted . He had the recurring roles on Chicago P.D. in 2016, and Bonding in 2018. [1] He played four different guest-starring roles on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit , before was cast as Detective Terry Bruno for season 24 and season 25. [12] [13] [14] In July 2024, it was announced that Kane would be promoted to series regular for the show's 26th season. [15]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000 Swimming JakeUncredited
2005How I Got LostJakeShort film
2009My Mother's Fairy TalesSebastian
2011A Long RoadO'ConnorShort film
I'm Not Me Andy Thomas
2013A Song Still InsideSean
Tiger Lily Road Delivery Guy
In the DarkAdamShort film
2015 Trainwreck Kevin
2017 Snatched Hot GuyAlso associate producer
Quick FixScottyShort film
2018Uncle SilasSilas
The Rainbow Experiment David McKenna
I Feel Pretty Cute Guy at PharmacyAlso executive producer
Lez Bomb Chino
This Teacher Darren
DirectionsJamesShort film
2019 The Irishman FBI Agent
2020Hung UpTravisShort film
2024CaperMitch
2025 Kinda Pregnant Executive producer

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002, 2005 & 2025 Law & Order Matt Preminger/Uni/Detective Terry BrunoEpisodes: "Access Nation"/"House of Cards"/"Play with Fire Part 1"
2006 One Life to Live Reg3 episodes
2008 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Scott RylandEpisode: "Inconceivable"
2011 White Collar Fake NealEpisode: "On Guard"
2012 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Officer Greg WilcoxEpisode: "Child's Welfare"
2013–2022 Inside Amy Schumer Various roles20 episodes
Also producer, 40 episodes
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series (2015)
Nominated - Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series (2016)
2014 Blue Bloods Officer Bill BeckerEpisode: "Above and Beyond"
2015 Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo Producer
Nominated - Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
2016Amy Schumer Presents Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear PurpleProducer
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Major BowmanEpisode: "Nationwide Manhunt"
Chicago P.D. Mike Sorensen3 episodes
2017 Amy Schumer: The Leather Special Producer
Amy Schumer Presents Mark Normand: Don't Be Yourself
2018Amy Schumer Presents Sam Morril: Positive Influence
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Gary KentEpisode: "Mea Culpa"
Bonding Professor Charles5 episodes
2019 No Activity Joseph FarrellEpisode: "Tooth and Nail"
Amy Schumer: Growing Producer
2020 Expecting Amy Executive producer
2021 FBI: Most Wanted Brendan De RossiEpisode: "Spiderwebs"
2022–2024 Life & Beth MattRecurring role
Also executive producer
2023–present Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Detective Terry BrunoRecurring role; seasons 24 & 25, Main role; season 26 [16]

References

  1. 1 2 Didymus, John Thomas (April 28, 2019). "Kevin Kane: Who is the hunky member of Bonding on Netflix cast?". Monsters and Critics.
  2. "Kevin Kane Promoted to Series Regular Role on SVU As Detective Bruno (DETAILS)". NBC Insider Official Site. July 26, 2024.
  3. "CCU alum Kevin Kane to be a series regular on 'Law & Order: SVU'". wmbfnew. 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  4. "Insider Perspective". Grand Strand Magazine - Myrtle Beach, SC. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  5. 1 2 "Kevin Kane Biography | Booking Info for Speaking Engagements". www.allamericanspeakers.com.
  6. "Kevin Kane_EXTERNAL_PAGE". The Collective NY.
  7. "Kevin Kane". TVGuide.com.
  8. "Amy Schumer's 'Life & Beth' Is as Trite as Its Title". TIME. March 18, 2022.
  9. Hathaway, Ben (March 30, 2022). "Life & Beth: The Main Characters, Ranked By Likability". ScreenRant.
  10. Petski, Denise (January 18, 2024). "'Life & Beth' Season 2 Trailer Features Jennifer Coolidge, Beanie Feldstein, Margaret Cho & More".
  11. Framke, Caroline (March 18, 2022). "Amy Schumer's 'Life & Beth' Shifts the Comedian Into a More Passive, Introspective Gear: TV Review".
  12. Skopp, Sam (January 22, 2023). "We've Actually Seen Detective Bruno Actor Kevin Kane In The Law & Order Universe Many Times Before". Looper.
  13. "'Law & Order: SVU' Star Confirms Return for at Least 'a Few' Episodes". TV.
  14. Hunt, Allison (January 6, 2023). "Who Is New Detective Terry Bruno on 'SVU'? Fans Have Seen Actor Kevin Kane Before". Distractify.
  15. Roots, Kimberly (July 23, 2024). "Law & Order: SVU Promotes Kevin Kane Ahead of Season 26". TVLine . Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  16. "Law & Order: SVU Promotes Kevin Kane Ahead of Season 26". TVLine.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.