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Kavan Smith was born on May 6, 1970 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Kavan Smith is credited as a film actor, television actor and stage actor. The age as of 2026 is 56. Schooling on record includes Mount Royal University.
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
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / stage actor / screenwriter
2. Background
- University
- Mount Royal University
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/KavanjSmith
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavan%20Smith
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1368113
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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