--- name: "Kevin McKidd" canonical: "https://film.one/person/kevin-mckidd" fi1m_id: "kevin-mckidd" imdb_id: "nm0571727" tmdb_id: 9013 wikidata_id: "Q312133" roles: ["Actor","Director"] born: "9 August 1973" reviewed_on_fi1m: 8 average_fi1m_score: 73 average_as: "actor" average_over: 7 updated: "2026-10-07T14:21:54.429537+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Kevin McKidd ## Identity Kevin McKidd - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/kevin-mckidd - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** kevin-mckidd - **IMDb ID:** nm0571727 - **TMDB ID:** 9013 - **Wikidata ID:** Q312133 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_McKidd, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q312133, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0571727/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/9013 Actor and director. Born 9 August 1973 in Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK. ## Details - **Work:** Actor, Director - **Born:** 9 August 1973, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK - **Active:** 1996–present - **Titles on Fi1m:** 8: 7 acting, 1 directing - **Frequently works with:** [Adam Davidson](https://film.one/person/adam-davidson.md), [Ewen Bremner](https://film.one/person/ewen-bremner.md) - **Average Fi1m score:** 73, as actor, over 7 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 75 (3), 2000s 76 (3), 2010s 73 (1), 2020s 54 (1) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 66 across 6 titles - **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 2 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 2 of 7 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 6, Comedy 2, Action & Adventure 1, Adventure 1, Animation 1, Crime 1 - **Screen time:** 10 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $970m across 5 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_McKidd, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q312133, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0571727/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/9013 ## Streaming the US now - **Disney+:** [*Brave*](https://film.one/film/brave.md) (73), [*Grey's Anatomy*](https://film.one/tv/greys-anatomy.md) (68), [*It Ends with Us*](https://film.one/film/it-ends-with-us.md) (54) - **HBO Max:** [*Topsy-Turvy*](https://film.one/film/topsy-turvy.md) (88), [*Rome*](https://film.one/tv/rome.md) (82) - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Virgin Queen*](https://film.one/tv/the-virgin-queen.md) (78) - **Pluto TV:** [*The Acid House*](https://film.one/film/the-acid-house.md) (48) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Kevin McKidd > Kevin McKidd makes troubled men worth watching, often with little dialogue and a strong physical presence. We rate his restraint and his feel for an ensemble, though the material does not always deserve him. McKidd can make a man seem troubled before he has explained a thing. In *Rome* (2005–2007), his Lucius Vorenus relies on physical presence and spare dialogue to convey the conflict within him. We rate that economy: there is something to watch even when there is little being said. It also makes him useful in an ensemble, where he can hold our attention without needing the longest speech. Early screen work included *Small Faces* (1996), but Tommy in Danny Boyle's *Trainspotting* (1996) was the breakthrough. We found *Trainspotting* frightening because its actors keep the Edinburgh addicts human, even as the film makes us laugh at them. McKidd belongs to an ensemble whose collective achievement is to keep that humanity visible through the speed and the jokes. The editing sometimes moves on before suffering has had enough time to register. That is a substantial reservation, but the actors give us good reason to care, and the film remains an inviting starting point for his work. The lead in *Dog Soldiers* (2002), as Private Lawrence Cooper, gave him more of a film to carry. Then came the sustained dramatic work of *Rome*, followed by *Grey's Anatomy*, which he joined in 2008 as Dr Owen Hunt. Those longer television roles make sense for an actor so comfortable suggesting that a man has more going on than he will say. His Scottish dialect also finds a different use in *Brave* (2012), voicing Lord MacGuffin and Young MacGuffin rather than supplying another troubled live-action presence. Good ensemble casting cannot correct everything. In Justin Baldoni's *It Ends with Us* (2024), McKidd plays Andrew Bloom in a film that treats its serious subject carefully for about an hour, then becomes too concerned with glossy appearances. Blake Lively is better than the material, but McKidd's involvement is not a reason to overlook the film's failings. It is worth distinguishing an actor we welcome from a film we would recommend. For McKidd with more space to work, choose *Rome*. ## Biography Kevin McKidd is a Scottish actor and director. He was born on 9 August 1973 in Elgin, Moray, Scotland. He studied drama at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh after initially enrolling in engineering at the University of Edinburgh. McKidd first came to prominence with his role as Tommy in the 1996 film *Trainspotting*. He later played Lucius Vorenus in the television series *Rome* (2005–2007) and Dr Owen Hunt in *Grey's Anatomy* (2008–2026), also directing episodes of the latter. Other film roles include appearances in *Kingdom of Heaven* (2005) and *Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief* (2010), as well as voice work in *Brave* (2012). In 2024 he played Andrew Bloom in *It Ends with Us*. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, themoviedb.org, watch.plex.tv, screenrant.com.* ## On Fi1m (8) ### Performed in (7) — the average rests on these - *It Ends with Us* (2024), Fi1m 54, as Andrew Bloom — [page](https://film.one/film/it-ends-with-us.md) - *Brave* (2012), Fi1m 73, as Lord MacGuffin / Young MacGuffin (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/brave.md) - *The Virgin Queen* (2006), Fi1m 78, as Duke of Norfolk — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-virgin-queen.md) - *Rome* (2005), Fi1m 82, as Lucius Vorenus — [page](https://film.one/tv/rome.md) - *Topsy-Turvy* (1999), Fi1m 88, as Durward Lely (Nanki-Poo) — [page](https://film.one/film/topsy-turvy.md) - *The Acid House* (1998), Fi1m 48, as Johnny — [page](https://film.one/film/the-acid-house.md) - *Trainspotting* (1996), Fi1m 88, as Tommy — [page](https://film.one/film/trainspotting.md) ### Directed (1) - *Grey's Anatomy* (2005), Fi1m 68, as Owen Hunt — [page](https://film.one/tv/greys-anatomy.md) ## Complete filmography (60) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *The Bombing of Pan Am 103* (2025), series, as Tom McCulloch - *The Primrose Railway Children* (2024), as Rob Robinson - *It Ends with Us* (2024), as Andrew Bloom — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/it-ends-with-us.md) - *Six Four* (2023), series, as DC Chris O'Neill - *Off the Rails: The Making of “Trainspotting* (2023), Actor - *Station 19* (2018), series, as Dr. Owen Hunt - *Grey's Anatomy: B-Team* (2018), series, as Owen Hunt - *Tulip Fever* (2017), as Johan De Bye - *T2 Trainspotting* (2017), as Tommy (archive footage) - *Home Sweet Hell* (2015), as Freeman - *Toy Story That Time Forgot* (2014), as Reptillus Maximus (voice) - *Star Wars Rebels* (2014), series, as Fenn Rau (voice) - *Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox* (2013), as Batman / Thomas Wayne (voice) - *Brave* (2012), as Lord MacGuffin / Young MacGuffin (voice) — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/brave.md) - *Comes a Bright Day* (2012), as Cameron - *The Great Ghost Rescue* (2011), as Hamish - *Franklin & Bash* (2011), series, as Duke Albert Daughtery - *Bunraku* (2010), as Killer 2 - *Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief* (2010), as Poseidon - *One Night in Emergency* (2010), as Peter - *Made of Honor* (2008), as Colin - *Journeyman* (2007), series, as Dan Vasser - *The Last Legion* (2007), as Wulfila - *Hannibal Rising* (2007), as Petras Kolnas - *The Virgin Queen* (2006), series, as Duke of Norfolk — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-virgin-queen.md) - *Rome* (2005), series, as Lucius Vorenus — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/rome.md) - *Kingdom of Heaven* (2005), as English Sergeant - *The Purifiers* (2005), as Moses - *Grey's Anatomy* (2005), series, as Owen Hunt · Director — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/greys-anatomy.md) - *Does God Play Football?* (2004), as Father Davis - *De-Lovely* (2004), as Bobby Reed - *The Rocket Post* (2004), as Thomas McKinnon - *Gunpowder, Treason & Plot* (2004), series, as Bothwell - *One Last Chance* (2004), as Seany - *The Key* (2003), Actor - *AfterLife* (2003), Actor - *16 Years of Alcohol* (2003), as Frankie - *Nicholas Nickleby* (2002), as John Browdie - *Max* (2002), as George Grosz - *Dog Soldiers* (2002), as Pvt. Cooper - *That Old One* (2002), Actor - *North Square* (2000), series, as Billy Guthrie - *Anna Karenina* (2000), series, as Count Vronsky - *Marcie's Dowry* (2000), as Fraser - *Topsy-Turvy* (1999), as Durward Lely (Nanki-Poo) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/topsy-turvy.md) - *The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns* (1999), series, as Jericho O'Grady - *Hideous Kinky* (1999), as Henning - *The Acid House* (1998), as Johnny — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/the-acid-house.md) - *Bedrooms and Hallways* (1998), as Leo - *Understanding Jane* (1998), as Elliot - *Dad Savage* (1998), as H - *Looking After Jo Jo* (1998), series, as Basil - *Regeneration* (1997), as Callan - *The Leading Man* (1996), as Ant - *Small Faces* (1996), as Malky Johnson - *Trainspotting* (1996), as Tommy — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/trainspotting.md) - *Kavanagh Q.C.* (1995), series, as David Lomax - *Performance* (1991), series, as Harry Percy - *Storm Witch*, Actor - *Highlander*, Actor ## Gallery - ![Kevin McKidd at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.](https://film.one/media/person/11147/gallery-057f4698fb73.jpg) Kevin McKidd at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. — gdcgraphics, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b5/KevinMcKidd10TIFF.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Kevin McKidd (right) (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/11147/gallery-54a910a4364b.jpg) Kevin McKidd (right) (2010) — Marco Recuay, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/Kevin_McKidd.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Toronto International Film Festival 2010.](https://film.one/media/person/11147/gallery-d79e8ec785a1.jpg) Toronto International Film Festival 2010. — Gordon Correll, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Kevin_McKidd_%285215510525%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Kevin McKidd, who voices Lord MacGuffin, and wife Jane arrive at the premiere of Disney Pixar's new blockbuster Brave at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Credi (2012)](https://film.one/media/person/11147/gallery-97a16deb9340.jpg) Kevin McKidd, who voices Lord MacGuffin, and wife Jane arrive at the premiere of Disney Pixar's new blockbuster Brave at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Credi (2012) — Scottish Government, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Kevin_McKidd_and_wife_at_Brave_premiere_%287399195408%29.jpg/1280px-Kevin_McKidd_and_wife_at_Brave_premiere_%287399195408%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Kevin McKidd](https://film.one/media/person/11147/gallery-685463329dc7.jpg) Kevin McKidd — Image via TMDB - ![Kevin McKidd](https://film.one/media/person/11147/gallery-8787696a2d61.jpg) Kevin McKidd — Image via TMDB - ![Kevin McKidd](https://film.one/media/person/11147/gallery-5be7db0f470e.jpg) Kevin McKidd — Image via TMDB - ![Photo of Mandalynn on last day on set with cast members. In this photo Lto R Top: Eric Lange, Director Kevin McKidd, Jenny Cooper. Bottom: Kelly McCreary, Manda (2015)](https://film.one/media/person/11147/gallery-1be09cd42394.jpg) Photo of Mandalynn on last day on set with cast members. In this photo Lto R Top: Eric Lange, Director Kevin McKidd, Jenny Cooper. Bottom: Kelly McCreary, Manda (2015) — Sherri Carlson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Mandalynn_on_Grey%27s_Anatomy.jpg/1280px-Mandalynn_on_Grey%27s_Anatomy.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Kevin McKidd](https://film.one/media/person/11147/gallery-8b0334be0fa0.jpg) Kevin McKidd — Image via TMDB - ![Kevin McKidd](https://film.one/media/person/11147/gallery-f2b828ed79cd.jpg) Kevin McKidd — Image via TMDB --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. 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