Kevin Durand

**Kevin Serge Durand**, a man of French-Canadian descent, was born on January 14, 1974 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. His acting career spans a plethora of diverse roles, from Vasiliy Fet in *The Strain* to Martin Keamy in *Lost* and Fred J. Dukes / The Blob in *X-Men Origins: Wolverine*. Furthermore, roles such as Barry Burton in *Resident Evil: Retribution*, Gabriel in *Legion*, Little John in *Robin Hood*, and Proximus Caesar in *Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes* have showcased the depth of his capabilities. One of his noteworthy recognitions includes a 2012 Best Supporting Actor Genie nomination for portraying Lenny Jackson in *Citizen Gangster*. Durand's first major break occurred when he was cast in *Mystery, Alaska*. He often portrays characters on either side of the law as seen in *Walking Tall*, *Wild Hogs*, *Smokin' Aces*, and the *3:10 to Yuma* remake. Durand continued to rise in prominence through films like *X-Men Origins: Wolverine*, *Real Steel*, *Citizen Gangster*, *Cosmopolis*, and *The Mortal Instruments*. Further, his roles in *Noah*, *Devil's Knot*, and *The Captive* deserve mention. His talent also extends to the small screen with roles in *Dark Angel*, *Vikings*, *Touching Evil*, and other shows. Currently, Durand is working on his directorial and screenwriting debut, *The Hockey Player*, which is a collaborative effort with Adam MacDonald since 2010.