For many of us, Grey’s Anthony’s cast has become like family. We watched the characters for through more than any people should. Grey’s Anatomy is one of the hit tv series that broadcasted on ABC. The series is about the lives of surgical interns.
Today, we are discussing one of the casts of Grey’s Anatomy, who played the character of Dr. Owen Hunt opposite Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang’s love interest. Who is Kevin McKidd?What is his ethnicity? How much salary does he earn from the show per episode? To learn more about him, keep reading.
How Old is Kevin McKidd?
Kevin McKidd is an actor, director, and occasional singer. The son of Kathleen and Neil was born and raised in Elgin Moray, Scotland. As a teenager, Kevin was part of a rock band, Plan 9.
The band earned a moderated success and also tor all over Scotland. Moreover, at a young age, Kevin got into acting. Later he joined the Local Moray Theatre group. Kevin studied at Seafield Primary School and Elgin Academy.
For further study, Kevin enrolled at the University of Edinburgh. He dropped out of college went to Queen Margaret College to study drama.
Career on Televisions and Movies
Kevin is best known for playing the role of Tommy in the film ‘Trainspotting.’ McKidd began his on-screen career in 1996, playing Father Deegan in the British sitcom, “Father Ted.” He has landed on several small roles on British serials and miniseries.
In 2002, he caught the eye of director Ridley Scott. Then he was cast opposite Orlando Bloom and Liam Neeson in his war epic ‘Kingdom of Heaven.’ His other works include his role in ‘Nicholas Nickleby’ and ‘Silence of the Lambs’ prequel ‘Hannibal Rising.’
He got his big breakthrough on NBC TV series ‘Journeyman,’ where he played the lead role. Additionally, Kevin was cast as Lucius Vorenus in the HBO series Rome which received tremendous acclaim. His role in Rome led to his casting in the hit medical series ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’
Aside from television, he also starred in the film such as Highlander and Percy Jackson & the Olympians. Moreover, he voiced the character of Lord MacGuffin.
Kevin McKidd’s Net Worth
Kevin earned his money from his appearance in movies and televisions. Over the years, he played a different role in many series both in American and British. McKidd’s current net worth is $2 million. However, he hasn’t revealed the salary he earned from Grey’s Anatomy.
In addition, Kevin not only makes money from his acting but also as a director. He directed many episodes of Grey’s Anatomy, demonstrating his keen ability working both in front and behind the camera.
Furthermore, as an accomplished musician, he released a collection of folk tunes album ‘The Speyside Sessions‘ in 2012. Also, he is involved in many charitable works. He raised funds for non-profit organizations such as Save the Children and the Scottish Cot Death Trust. Moreover, he is an ambassador for Cahonas Scotland, a charity raising awareness for male cancers.
Who is Kevin McKidd’s Wife?
Grey’s Anatomy actor has been married twice in his life. Kevin married his girlfriend, Arielle Goldrath, in March 2018. Shortly after divorce from his ex-wife, Kevin started dating chef Arielle and eventually got married in a Jewish ceremony. The couple together attended several functions, events, and parties.
Previously, he was married to his ex-wife, Jane Parker. The former couple got married in 1999. Like most celebrity couples, they married didn’t last forever. After being married for 17 years, McKidd and ex-wife separated in July 2016. The divorce became finalized in December 2016. However, the cause of their separating has not been disclosed yet.
Kevin McKidd is Father of Four
Grey’s Anatomy star Kevin McKidd and his wife Arielle welcomed their second child, a daughter named Nava James, on July 27, 2019. He even shared this good news on his Instagram profile. He posted a photo of their newborn lying on her mother’s chest. The couple also shared an 18-month old son, Aiden.
McKidd has two children, Joseph, 19, and daughter Iona, 16, with his ex-wife Jane Parker. Kevin and Jane shared joint custody of their children. According to TMZ, the actor paid lots of money to his ex-wife every month. Kevin paid $22,440 to Jane monthly in child support.
In addition to that, he has to pay monthly $65,096 to support his ex-wife and 20 percent of his total income in excess to $3 million a year.
Fun Facts
- Kevin McKidd has a Scottish accent.
- Kevin loves playing tennis and surfing.
- McKidd is left-handed and plays a musical instrument like a guitar.
- Grey’s Anatomy actor voiced the character of Jezz Torrent in ‘Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.’
- Kevin broke rib and bone in his hand while doing his stunts in “Dog Soldiers.”
Quick Facts on Kevin McKidd Net Worth
| Name | Kevin McKidd |
| Date of Birth | 9 August 1973 |
| Place | Elgin, Moray, Scotland |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Singer |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Citizenship | American, British |
| Spouse |
Jane Parker(1999-2016)
Arielle Goldrath (m. 2018) |
| Children | Four |
| Height | 1.83 m |