Is Kevin McKidd Leaving Grey's Anatomy? Who is Kevin McKidd?

Is Kevin McKidd Leaving Grey's Anatomy?

No, Kevin McKidd, known for his role in Grey's Anatomy, is not leaving the show. He is taking a break to star in a new BBC drama called The Primrose Railway Children. This special adaptation is based on a novel by Jacqueline Wilson, where McKidd plays a character named Rob.

Filming for the drama will start later this month in Glasgow. Despite this new project, McKidd will return to Grey's Anatomy for its upcoming shortened season. Fans can look forward to seeing him in both roles. His commitment to the show remains strong, and he’s excited about the new opportunity.

Kevin McKidd Role in Grey's Anatomy

Kevin McKidd plays Owen Hunt in Grey's Anatomy. Owen is the former Head of Trauma and former Chief of Surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. He served in the Army but was honorably discharged after the tragic loss of his entire platoon.

Throughout the series, Owen was married to Cristina Yang and later to Amelia Shepherd, but both marriages ended in divorce. Currently, he is raising his son Leo Hunt and daughter Allison Hunt with his wife, Teddy Altman. Owen's character is known for his complex personal struggles and dedication to his family and the hospital.

Who is Kevin McKidd?

Kevin McKidd is a Scottish actor and television director. He is best known for playing Dr. Owen Hunt in Grey's Anatomy. Before this role, he appeared as Tommy Mackenzie in the movie Trainspotting (1996). McKidd also played Colin in Made of Honor (2008) and Count Vronsky in the BBC miniseries Anna Karenina (2000).

He was Lucius Vorenus in the series Rome (2005–2007) and Dan Vasser in Journeyman (2007). Additionally, he voiced John "Soap" MacTavish in the Call of Duty video games. In the Father Ted Christmas special, he portrayed Poseidon in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and Father Deegan.

Kevin McKidd Career

After playing Tommy Mackenzie in Trainspotting, Kevin McKidd was cast as Father Deegan in a Christmas episode of Father Ted. He also appeared as Malky Johnson in Small Faces and played James Hepburn in the mini-series Gunpowder, Treason & Plot. In 1999, he was part of the cast in Topsy Turvy, which showed the making of The Mikado. McKidd and the cast researched their roles and sang their own parts in the film.

In 2001, Kevin McKidd played Elliot in the film Understanding Jane and appeared in Kingdom of Heaven and Nicholas Nickleby. He starred as Pte Lawrence Cooper in the horror film Dog Soldiers and as Thomas Howard in The Virgin Queen. McKidd gained acclaim for his role as Lucius Vorenus in the HBO/BBC series Rome. He also starred in the play Far Away and was in the prequel Hannibal Rising before leading the NBC series Journeyman in 2007.'

Kevin McKidd's role in Rome led to his casting as Dr. Owen Hunt in Grey's Anatomy. He made his directing debut in the show's seventh season and won an award for his performance. McKidd also played Poseidon in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. He has done voice work for characters in video games like Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Call of Duty, and voiced Lord MacGuffin and his son in the Disney/Pixar film Brave, using a local dialect.

Kevin McKidd Early Life

Kevin McKidd was born on 9 August 1973 in Elgin, Moray, Scotland. His parents are Kathleen, a secretary, and Neil McKidd, a plumber. He grew up in a council estate in Elgin. At 17, he worked at the Macallan distillery in Speyside and later with a family of coppersmiths. McKidd attended Seafield Primary School and Elgin Academy.

He was part of the local amateur group, Moray Youth Theatre. Initially planning to study engineering, he went to the University of Edinburgh but then decided to pursue Drama at Queen Margaret University. He also joined Bedlam Theatre, the student theatre company at Edinburgh University, where he was part of an improvisational comedy troupe called The Improverts.

Kevin McKidd Marital Life

Kevin McKidd married Jane Parker in 1999, and they have two children, a daughter and a son. In August 2015, McKidd and his family became US citizens. However, he and Jane announced their separation in July 2016 and were divorced by December 2017.

McKidd married Arielle Goldrath in a Jewish ceremony on 13 January 2018. They had a son on 13 May 2018 and a daughter born on 27 July 2019. In July 2022, McKidd announced that he and Arielle had separated. Goldrath filed for divorce in December 2022, and the divorce was finalized in June 2023. Currently, Kevin McKidd is dating Actress Danielle Savre.

Kevin McKidd Net Worth

Kevin McKidd Net Worth is $14 million. His sources of income include his acting roles in television and film, as well as directing projects. He also earns from voice work in video games and animated films.