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Personal Info

Birth date

1963-03-16 (62 Years)

Day of death

2002-02-15

Gender

Male

Known for

Acting

Place of birth

Auckland, New Zealand

Also known as

Kevin Tod Smith

Kevin Smith

Biography

Kevin Smith, born Kevin Todd Smith on March 16, 1963, in Auckland, New Zealand, was an actor best known for his role as Ares in the television series "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys." He developed an interest in acting at a young age and pursued a career in the entertainment industry.

Smith's breakthrough came when he was cast as the mischievous and manipulative god of war, Ares, in "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," which aired from 1995 to 1999. His portrayal of Ares made him a fan favorite, and he became a recurring character in the series. Smith's on-screen chemistry with Kevin Sorbo, who played the lead role of Hercules, contributed to the show's success.

Outside of his work on "Hercules," Smith also made appearances as Ares in the spin-off series "Xena: Warrior Princess" and in the made-for-television movies based on both shows. His portrayal of Ares showcased his talent for balancing charm, charisma, and villainous tendencies, making him a memorable presence in the world of Greek mythology-themed television.

Tragically, Kevin Smith's life was cut short when he suffered a fatal fall during a film production in China on February 15, 2002, at the age of 38. His untimely death was mourned by fans and colleagues alike, as he had left an indelible mark on the "Hercules" and "Xena" franchises with his memorable performance as Ares.

Filmography

Acting

TBAThe Meeting as Wallace

2004I Love the '90s (10 Episodes) as Self

2003Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (1 Episode) as Unknown

2003Riverworld as Valdemar

2002Warriors of Virtue: The Return to Tao as Dogon

2001Love Mussel as Self

2001The Fast and the Furious as Big Rig Driver (uncredited)

2001Lawless: Beyond Justice as John Lawless

2001Lawless: Dead Evidence as John Lawless

2000Jubilee as Max Seddon

1999Channelling Baby as Geoff

1999Lawless as John Lawless

1998Young Hercules (2, 3 Episode) as Unknown, Ares

1998Young Hercules as Pelias / Ares

1998Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus as Ares

1997Wildside (2 Episodes) as Lenny

1997Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen as Ares

1996The Adventures of Sinbad (1 Episode) as Unknown

1996FX: The Series (1 Episode) as Ricky Delacruz

1996City Life (2 Episodes) as Unknown

1996McLeod's Daughters as Rod Morgan

1995Xena: Warrior Princess (30 Episodes) as Ares

1995Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (4, 2, 17 Episode) as Iphicles, Jerry Patrick Brown / Ares, Ares

1994Dark Desires: Thelma as Unknown

1994Heartland (13 Episodes) as Unknown

1993Desperate Remedies as Lawrence Hayes

1991Mon désir as Lance

Writing

1985Dangerous Orphans ... Screenplay