Kevin Hanchard Explained

Kevin Hanchard
Birth Date:4 July 1974
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Education:University of Windsor (BFA)
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1998–present
Spouse:Christine Hanchard (m. 2004)
Known For:Orphan Black

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.

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
2005Four BrothersBaffled Cop
2006Take the LeadWoodley
2007This Beautiful CityFather
2011Family ManPaul
2012Dream HouseSergeant JohnsonUncredited
2014Jihad GigoloMiled Mannered ManShort
2014GuidancePrincipal Newman
2015Born to Be BlueDizzy Gillespie
2016Suicide SquadCasino Boss
2016Fox TroubleArnoldShort
2017It's Not My Fault and I Don't Care AnywayEdward
2017AccidentalsDarrylShort
2017Wish UponCarl Morris
2019From the VineJohn
2019RabidDr. Riley

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998Due SouthParamedic (Uncredited)1 Episode: #4.2
1999Tales from the CryptkeeperMarry Anne's Dad (Voice)1 Episode: #3.2
2000HendrixLittle RichardTelevision Movie
2002Mom's on StrikeSecretaryTelevision Movie
2003LawyerTelevision Movie
2003Jasper, TexasThurman BrydTelevision Movie
2005MetropiaCory1 Episode: #1.58
2005data-sort-value="Eleventh Hour, The" The Eleventh Hour (Original Title) AKA Bury the LeadBobby Andrews1 Episode: #3.9
2005–06MissingAgent Rich HamiltonGuest: 2 Episodes
2006At the HotelQuarlet #3Guest: 2 Episodes
2006Naturally, SadieWayne1 Episode: #2.7
2006RunawayEnglish Teacher1 Episode: #1.1
2006data-sort-value="State Within, The" The State WithinBoston FBI Agent1 Episode: #1.6
2006Love You to DeathDetective #21 Episode: #1.6
2007Savage PlanetVickersTelevision Movie
2009data-sort-value="Listener, The" The ListenerMark Petrie1 Episode: #1.7
2010H.M.S.: White CoatDr. GoldmanTelevision Movie
2010Blue Mountain StateFather West1 Episode: #2.3
2011Pest Control Manager1 Episode: #11.10
2012data-sort-value="Firm, The" The FirmGreg Hathaway1 Episode: #1.10
2012Republic of DoyleLuke ShawGuest: 2 Episodes
2013NikitaChief of Security1 Episode: #3.15
2013Saving HopeDoug Wilkins1 Episode: #2.3
2013SuitsColonel MarigaGuest: 3 Episodes
2013Lucky 7Hank Langley1 Episode: #1.2
2013–17Orphan BlackDetective Art BellMain: 44 (Season 1–5)
2014Apple Mortgage CakeMelvin GeorgeTelevision Movie
2015data-sort-value="Strain, The" The StrainCurtis FitzwilliamGuest: 2 Episodes
2015Hemlock GroveFederal Agent Morgan1 Episode: #3.1
2015–17RogueNate LowryRecurring: 20 Episodes (Season 3–4)
2016data-sort-value="Stepchild, The" The StepchildPolice OfficerTelevision Movie
2016data-sort-value="Girlfriend Experience, The" The Girlfriend ExperienceJim Slater1 Episode: #1.11
2016Atomic PuppetThe MayorRecurring: 21 Episodes (Season 1)
2016ConvictionJack Braemer1 Episode: #1.9
2016–17data-sort-value="Expanse, The" The ExpanseInspector SematimbaRecurring: 5 Episodes (Season 1–2)
2017Tin StarReverend GregoireRecurring: TBA
2017AnnedroidsNick's DadGuest: 2 Episodes
2017Wynonna EarpMoodyGuest: 2 Episodes
201721 ThunderScout
2018CardinalSergeant Alan Clegg6 episodes
2018data-sort-value="Detail, The" The DetailGuest: 1 episode
2018ImpulseDr. Jack WeakleyGuest: 2 episodes
2019WayneSergeant RandallGuest: 1 episode
2019–presentHudson & RexJoseph DonovanMain cast
2021Ginny & GeorgiaCorbin1 episode: #1.5
2022data-sort-value="Porter, The" The PorterPopsyRecurring Role

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Watch Dogs 2Voice
2020VinceVoice

Notes and References

  1. http://www.mississauga.com/whatson-story/3133764-mississauga-actor-kevin-hanchard-takes-major-role-in-cloning-thriller-/ "Mississauga actor Kevin Hanchard takes major role in cloning thriller Orphan Black"
  2. Web site: Orphan Black actor Kevin Hanchard leads discussion on race and religion at UWindsor. Morrison. Tom. September 14, 2016. Sachem. www.sachem.ca. April 30, 2023.
  3. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/topdogunderdog-shaw-scores-with-an-intriguing-edgy-drama/article629552/ "Topdog/Underdog: Shaw scores with an intriguing, edgy drama"
  4. http://www.theatromania.ca/news/33rd-annual-dora-mavor-moore-awards "33rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards"
  5. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2014/01/13/enemy_and_orphan_black_top_canadian_screen_awards_nomination.html "Enemy and Orphan Black top Canadian Screen Awards nomination"