Career Timeline of Kevin McKidd: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Kevin McKidd

How Kevin McKidd built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Kevin McKidd is a Scottish actor and director recognized for his roles in film and television. He gained prominence as Dr. Owen Hunt in the long-running medical drama *Grey's Anatomy* (2008-2026). McKidd also played Lucius Vorenus in the historical drama *Rome* and Tommy Mackenzie in Danny Boyle's *Trainspotting* (1996), establishing himself as a versatile performer.

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1996: Role in Trainspotting

In 1996, Kevin McKidd played Tommy Mackenzie in Danny Boyle's film Trainspotting.

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1996: Cast as Father Deegan in Father Ted

In 1996, after Trainspotting, Kevin McKidd was cast as Father Deegan in the Christmas episode of Father Ted.

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1998: Role in Looking After Jo Jo

In 1998, Kevin McKidd played Basil in the BBC2 series Looking After Jo Jo.

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1999: Role in Topsy Turvy

In 1999, Kevin McKidd was part of the ensemble cast in Mike Leigh's Topsy Turvy.

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2000: Role in Anna Karenina

In 2000, Kevin McKidd played Count Vronsky in the BBC miniseries Anna Karenina.

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2001: Role in Understanding Jane

In 2001, Kevin McKidd played Elliot in the British film Understanding Jane.

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2002: Appearance in Nicholas Nickleby

In 2002, Kevin McKidd appeared in the film adaptation of Nicholas Nickleby.

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2004: Role in Gunpowder, Treason & Plot

In 2004, Kevin McKidd played James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, in the BBC mini-series Gunpowder, Treason & Plot.

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2005: Role in The Virgin Queen

In 2005, Kevin McKidd played Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk in the BBC drama, The Virgin Queen.

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2007: Starring Role in Journeyman

In 2007, Kevin McKidd played Dan Vasser in the NBC series Journeyman.

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2007: Role in Hannibal Rising

In 2007, Kevin McKidd played a role in the Silence of the Lambs prequel Hannibal Rising.

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2008: Portrayal of Dr. Owen Hunt in Grey's Anatomy

In 2008, Kevin McKidd began portraying Dr. Owen Hunt in the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

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2008: Acting Role in Made of Honor

In 2008, Kevin McKidd played Colin in the movie Made of Honor.

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2010: Role in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

In 2010, Kevin McKidd played Poseidon in the film Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

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2011: Recorded The Speyside Sessions album

In 2011, Kevin McKidd instigated The Speyside Sessions, a Scottish folk music album recorded in Elgin.

2011: Voice of Captain John "Soap" MacTavish in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

In 2011, Kevin McKidd provided the voice of Captain John "Soap" MacTavish in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

June 2012: Release of The Speyside Sessions album

In June 2012, The Speyside Sessions album was released in aid of Save the Children.

2012: Voice roles in Brave

In 2012, Kevin McKidd voiced the characters of Lord MacGuffin and Young MacGuffin in the Disney/Pixar film Brave.

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