Kevin Duran gained fame thanks to the series "Strain". In this television project, he plays the fearless vampire hunter Vasily Fet. More often, the actor has to try on the images of negative characters. Its characters are corrupt law enforcement officers, killers, thieves. What else can you tell about him?
Kevin Duran: childhood, youth
The star of the series "Strain" was born in Canada, it happened in January 1974. As a child, Kevin Durand could not imagine that he would devote his life to dramatic art. He was fond of sports, was engaged in a sports school and dreamed of a hockey player's career.
When Duran became a teenager, he discovered the world of music. Sports training remained in the past, Kevin began performing in a little-known team. When the future actor turned 17, he took part in the musical tour Spirit of a Nation. However, Duran failed to make a name for himself in the music world.
The beginning of a film career
Kevin Duran played his first role in 1994. He embodied the image of an episodic character in the television project "Ambulance". This was followed by shooting in the series "Beyond the Possible", "Family Guy". The role of a killer aspiring actor played in the film "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Seduced Me."
For the first time, Kevin attracted public attention thanks to the sports comedy "The Secret of Alaska", which was released in 1999. Good physical shape allowed him to easily cope with the role of a player in hockey. A fellow cellmate of the protagonist Duran portrayed in a fantasy film “Butterfly Effect”.
Films and TV shows
Thanks to the first roles, Kevin Duran attracted the attention of directors. Films with the actor began to come out more often. “Robin Hood,” “Train to Yuma,” “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Free,” “Walking Wide” are just some of the famous paintings in which he played. In the fantastic drama X-Men: The Beginning. Wolverine ”Duran played a man nicknamed“ Bubble ”. He embodied the image of the Archangel Gabriel in The Legion.
However, his most famous roles Kevin played nevertheless in the series. In the television project "Lost", which at one time won the hearts of millions of viewers, Duran played the ruthless mercenary Martin, who does a lot of harm to key characters. The actor embodied the image of the fearless agent Jay in the telenovela “Touch of Evil”. Also, a native of Canada was remembered by the audience on the series “The Dark Angel”, “Dead Like Me”, “Andromeda”, “Without a Trace”.
Special mention deserves the historical television project "Vikings." In this series, the actor got the role of a mysterious wanderer named Habard, with whom his second wife Aslaug cheats on Ragnar Lodbroka.
The series "Strain"
We can’t but tell about the series “Strain”, thanks to which Kevin Duran became a star. The filmography of the actor acquired this telenovela in 2014. The action takes place in New York, which is under the control of a mysterious epidemic. Those who were not lucky enough to become its victims turn into bloodsuckers, who are led by a thirst for blood. All of them obey the mysterious Master.
In the series "Strain" Kevin Duran plays Vasily Fet. His hero is one of those who are ready to resist the Master and his minions. Vasily was once a simple rat-catcher, but the situation in the city forces him to take over the mission to save humanity. He voluntarily joins a team of brave men who are searching for a medicine with which you can permanently get rid of vampires.
Life behind the scenes
What can you tell about the personal life of the star of the series "Strain"? Kevin Duran married in 2010, his choice fell on a girl named Sandra. Shortly after the wedding, the actor became a father, now he and his wife are seriously thinking about having a second child.