Kerr Smith
| Kerr Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Kerr Van Cleve Smith March 9, 1972 Exton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Vermont |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) | Harmoni Everett (2003-2009: divorce filed) |
Kerr Van Cleve Smith (born March 9, 1972) is an American actor best known for playing Jack McPhee on The WB drama series Dawson's Creek, Kyle Brody in The WB supernatural drama Charmed and more recently Axel Palmer in My Bloody Valentine 3D.[1] He is also known for portraying Carter Horton in Final Destination (2000).
Early life
Smith was born in Exton, Pennsylvania, the son of Barbara (Hess) and a father who works as a financial advisor.[2][3] He has a sister named Allison. He attended Peirce Middle School and he graduated from Henderson High School in West Chester, Pennsylvania, then studied at the University of Vermont, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Career
Smith began acting with roles on As the World Turns as Teddy Hughes from 1996 to 1997, the films Final Destination (2000) and a cameo in The Broken Hearts Club (2000), written and directed by Dawson's Creek writer Greg Berlanti and as a guest star in The WB's hit show Charmed as Agent Kyle Brody- a love interest for the fourth sister, Paige.
When he first appeared as Jack McPhee in the second season of the WB's Dawson's Creek, Smith portrayed a 16-year-old high school student; in reality, the actor was 26. Smith was 31 when the series ended its six-year run in 2003. He was the first man to have an on-screen gay kiss on U.S. television, in season three of Dawson's Creek.[4]
Smith was the last person to ever be pranked on the MTV show, Punk'd. In 2007, he appeared in several episodes of the popular TV series CSI: NY as Andrew "Drew" Bedford, the 333 stalker. Kerr Smith also played the radio host Ryan Thomas on The CW's drama series Life Unexpected.
Smith guest starred on the television show NCIS, where he played Jonas Cobb, a naval officer who was the "Port-to-Port Killer," a serial killer who targets Navy personnel. He made his last appearance on the 8th Season finale.
As of 2014, Smith plays Robert Quinn on The Fosters.
Personal life
Smith married actress Harmoni Everett on June 7, 2003. He filed for divorce as of March 20, 2009, citing irreconcilable differences. Smith is a certified pilot, and enjoys motorcross. He owns a dog named Pat and a cat name Frank.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Hit and Runway | Joey Worciuekowski | |
| 1999 | Lucid Days in Hell | Kelly | |
| 2000 | Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy, TheThe Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy | Catcher | |
| 2000 | Final Destination | Carter Horton | |
| 2001 | Forsaken, TheThe Forsaken | Sean | |
| 2002 | Pressure | Steve Hillman | |
| 2004 | Cruel Intentions 3 | Jason Argyle | Video |
| 2009 | My Bloody Valentine | Axel Palmer | |
| 2013 | Criticized | William Reynolds | |
| 2014 | Produce: Where Hope Grows | Mitch Minniear | |
| 2014 | What an Idiot | Mike | Completed |
| 2014 | Where Hope Grows | Mitch Minniear |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-1997 | As the World Turns | Ryder Hughes | Recurring role |
| 1998 | Baywatch | Sean | Episode: "The Natural" |
| 1998-2003 | Dawson's Creek | Jack McPhee | Regular role (113 episodes) |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | A Collins Boy | Episode: "Blood Drops" |
| 2002 | Outer Limits, TheThe Outer Limits | Zach Burnham | Episode: "The Tipping Point" |
| 2002 | Critical Assembly | Bobby Damon | TV film |
| 2003 | Miss Match | Santa Claus | Episode: "Santa, Baby" |
| 2004 | Silver Lake | Dennis Patterson | TV film |
| 2004-2005 | Charmed | Kyle Brody | Recurring role (10 episodes) |
| 2005 | CSI: Miami | Matthew Wilton | Season 3:Episode 18: "Game Over" |
| 2005 | Closer, TheThe Closer | Blake Rawlings | Episode: "Batter Up" |
| 2005-2006 | E-Ring | Bobby Wilkerson | Main role (16 episodes) |
| 2006-2007 | Justice | Tom Nicholson | Main role (13 episodes) |
| 2007 | CSI: NY | Drew Bedford | Recurring role (4 episodes) |
| 2008-2009 | Eli Stone | Paul Rollins | Recurring role (5 episodes) |
| 2009 | Forgotten, TheThe Forgotten | Patrick Dent | Episode: "Diamond Jane" |
| 2010-2011 | Life Unexpected | Ryan Thomas | Main role (26 episodes) |
| 2011 | NCIS | Navy Lt. Jonas Cobb | Episodes: "Swan Song", "Pyramid" |
| 2013 | An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky | David Copeland | TV film |
| 2014–present | Fosters, TheThe Fosters | Robert Quinn | Recurring role |
| 2014 | Criminal Minds | Frank Cowles | Episode: "X" |
| 2015 | Stalker | John Bardo | Episode: "The News" |
2016 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D
References
- ↑ https://www.futuremovies.co.uk/filmmaking/qa-with-kerr-smith/adam-tanswell
- ↑ Kerr Smith Biography (1972-)
- ↑ http://m.lancasteronline.com/news/prize-winning-wisconsin-school-play-quotes-from-new-era-letter/article_26f7dc4c-8130-5fbd-9093-ddeca6c02fad.html?mode=jqm
- ↑ http://www.factmonster.com/entertainment/gays-in-pop-culture-timeline.html