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My Take
Smith is the sort of actor whose presence quietly reassures a viewer. As Major Lorne in the Stargate universe, Agent Garrity in The 4400, and Leland Coulter in When Calls the Heart, he has built a career on dependable, world-anchoring roles rather than star turns. That kind of steady character work is undervalued, yet shows fall apart without it. An Edmonton native who also writes and works the stage, he carries a craftsman's versatility. Born in 1970, he brings a seasoned, lived-in warmth to the screen. I admire performers who win trust over flash, and Smith clearly does.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kavan Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- カヴァン・スミス
- Reading
- かゔぁん・すみす
- Born
- May 6, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / stage actor / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Mount Royal University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/KavanjSmith
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavan%20Smith
Frequently asked questions
When was Kavan Smith born?
Born May 6, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Kavan Smith from?
Kavan Smith is from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
What does Kavan Smith do?
Kavan Smith works as film actor, television actor, stage actor, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.