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Kevin McKidd, actor
Actor

Kevin McKidd: Movies & Box Office

films
24
on screen
1996–2024
box office
$1.15B
average score
53
Born
August 9, 1973 (age 53)
Birthplace
Elgin, Moray, Scotland
Citizenship
United Kingdom, United States (since 2015)
Occupations
Actor, director
Years active
1991-present
Spouses
Jane Parker, Arielle Goldrath
Children
4
Career at a glance

Kevin McKidd's Career in Numbers

Kevin McKidd's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kevin McKidd works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Leading Man (1996) to It Ends with Us (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Kevin McKidd Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 7
  2. 2000s 7
  3. 2010s 8
  4. 2020s 2

The 2010s were Kevin McKidd's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Kevin McKidd Movies by Genre

  • Drama 9
  • Action 3
  • Thriller 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Tv movie 1
  • Animation 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Horror 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Family 1

Drama is the genre Kevin McKidd has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of action (3).

Kevin McKidd Career Milestones

First film
The Leading Man 1996
Biggest box office hit
Brave $539M worldwide
Best-rated film
It Ends with Us Movie Echo Score 58
Newest film
It Ends with Us 2024
24 credits

Kevin McKidd Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Kevin McKidd is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 53. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Kevin McKidd?

Kevin McKidd was born in Elgin, Moray, Scotland in 1973 and is 53 years old. Credited on films since 1996, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Kevin McKidd is a critically acclaimed Scottish actor and television director well recognized for his character, Dr. Owen Hunt, in Grey's Anatomy. McKidd started his film acting journey as Tommy Mackenzie in Danny Boyle's Trainspotting (1996). Over his career, he portrayed numerous roles like Colin in Made of Honor (2008), Count Vronsky in Anna Karenina (2000), Lucius Vorenus in Rome (2005–2007), Dan Vasser in Journeyman (2007), and John Soap MacTavish in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Having made his directorial debut in the seventh season of Grey's Anatomy, McKidd has been the recipient of the Prism Award for 'Best Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline'.

Born on 9 August 1973, in Elgin, Moray, Scotland, Kevin McKidd hails from the family of Kathleen, a secretary, and Neil McKidd, a plumber. Having attended the University of Edinburgh, he nurtured a love for drama at Queen Margaret University. A prominent figure in the local amateur dramatic group, Moray Youth Theatre, his breakthrough was after auditioning to study Drama at Edinburgh's Queen Margaret University. McKidd, owing to his Scottish roots, provided a voice-over play for video games like Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. He also instigated The Speyside Sessions, a Scottish folk music album which was released in aid of Save the Children.

Works with

Who Kevin McKidd Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Kevin McKidd shares the most films with. Helen McCrory comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Ewen Bremner (3).

FAQ

Kevin McKidd: Questions & Answers

How many movies Kevin McKidd has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Kevin McKidd been in?

Kevin McKidd is credited on 24 films, from 1996 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Kevin McKidd's highest-grossing movie?

Brave (2012) is Kevin McKidd's biggest box office hit, with $539M worldwide, ahead of It Ends with Us (2024) ($351M). Across every film with box office figures, Kevin McKidd's movies have made $1.15B.

Kevin McKidd's biggest hits

What is the best Kevin McKidd movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kevin McKidd's best-rated film is It Ends with Us (2024) with a score of 58, followed by Tulip Fever (2017) (48).

Best Kevin McKidd movies, ranked

How old is Kevin McKidd?

Kevin McKidd is 53 years old, born on August 9, 1973 in Elgin, Moray, Scotland.

What is Kevin McKidd's newest movie?

The most recent film on Kevin McKidd's filmography is The Primrose Railway Children (2024), in the role of Rob Robinson.

Who does Kevin McKidd work with most often?

Kevin McKidd shares the most films with Helen McCrory (3 films), Ewen Bremner (3 films) and Jamie Sives (2 films).

The Best Kevin McKidd Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 24 credits.

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