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Kevin Smith
Auckland, New Zealand
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 Jour…
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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.
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2004
I Love the '90s
TV show Self
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2003
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
TV show
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2003
Riverworld
Movie Valdemar
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2002
Warriors of Virtue: The Return to Tao
Movie Dogon
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2001
Love Mussel
Movie Self
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2001
The Fast and the Furious
Movie Big Rig Driver (uncredited)
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2001
Lawless: Beyond Justice
Movie John Lawless
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2001
Lawless: Dead Evidence
Movie John Lawless
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2000
Jubilee
Movie Max Seddon
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1999
Channelling Baby
Movie Geoff
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1999
Lawless
Movie John Lawless
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1998
Young Hercules
TV show Ares
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1998
Young Hercules
Movie Pelias / Ares
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1998
Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus
Movie Ares (voice)
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1997
Wildside
TV show Lenny
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1997
Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen
Movie Ares
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1996
The Adventures of Sinbad
TV show
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1996
FX: The Series
TV show Ricky Delacruz
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1996
City Life
TV show
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1996
McLeod's Daughters
Movie Rod Morgan
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1995
Xena: Warrior Princess
TV show Ares
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1995
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
TV show Ares
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1994
Dark Desires: Thelma
Movie
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1994
Heartland
TV show
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1993
Desperate Remedies
Movie Lawrence Hayes
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1991
Mon désir
Movie Lance
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1985
Dangerous Orphans
Movie Screenplay
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The Meeting
Movie Wallace
