Kerr Smith
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Kerr Smith (born March 9, 1972)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> is an American actor. He began his career with a recurring role as Ryder Hughes on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns (1996–1997). Smith had his breakout with a main role as Jack McPhee on the WB teen drama television series Dawson's Creek (1998–2003).
Following Dawson's Creek, Smith had starring roles in the films The Broken Hearts Club (2000), Final Destination (2000), and The Forsaken (2001). He also had main roles as Bobby Wilkerson on the NBC series E-Ring (2005–2006) and Tom Nicholson on the Fox series Justice (2006–2007). In the late 2000s, Smith starred in the slasher film My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009).
In the 2010s, Smith had a main role as Ryan Thomas on the CW series Life Unexpected (2010–2011) and starred in the film Where Hope Grows (2014). He had recurring roles as Robert Quinn on the Freeform drama series The Fosters (2014–2018) and Holden Honey on the CW series Riverdale (2019–2020).
Early lifeEdit
Kerr Smith is the son of Barbara Smith (née Hess) and a father who works as a financial advisor.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Smith has a sister named Allison. He attended Peirce Middle School and he graduated from Henderson High School in West Chester, Pennsylvania, then studied at the University of Vermont, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was also top of his class senior year.Template:Citation needed
CareerEdit
Smith began acting with roles on As the World Turns as Ryder Hughes from 1996 to 1997, the films Final Destination (2000) and a cameo in The Broken Hearts Club (2000), written and directed by Dawson's Creek writer Greg Berlanti. He was a guest star on The WB's hit show Charmed as Agent Kyle Brody, a love interest for the fourth sister, Paige Matthews (Rose McGowan).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
When he first appeared as Jack McPhee in the second season of The WB's Dawson's Creek, Smith portrayed a 16-year-old high school student; in reality, the actor was 26. Smith was 31 when the series ended its six-year run in 2003. He was the first man to have an on-screen gay kiss on American television, in season three of Dawson's Creek.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
In 2002, Smith starred in the TV film Critical Assembly, alongside Katherine Heigl. The film depicts young activists trying to stop a catastrophic nuclear explosion.
Smith was the last person ever to be pranked on the original run of the MTV show Punk'd. In 2007, he appeared in several episodes of the popular TV series CSI: NY as Andrew "Drew" Bedford, the 333 stalker. He also played the radio host Ryan Thomas on The CW's drama series Life Unexpected.
Smith guest-starred on the television show NCIS, where he played Jonas Cobb, a naval officer who was the "Port-to-Port Killer," a serial killer who targets Navy personnel. He made his last appearance on the 8th season finale "Pyramid".
In 2014, Smith began playing Robert Quinn on The Fosters. The same year, he starred in the acclaimed movie Where Hope Grows. He also played Frank Cowles in season 10 episode "X" of Criminal Minds.
Smith debuted on The CW's Riverdale, as Holden Honey, the principal of Riverdale High, in season 4, replacing Waldo Weatherbee (Peter James Bryant), who “ascended” with the rest of the cult followers known as “The Farm”.
Personal lifeEdit
Smith married actress Harmoni Everett on June 7, 2003. He filed for divorce on March 20, 2009.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>
FilmographyEdit
FilmEdit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Hit and Runway | Joey Worciuekowski | |
| Lucid Days in Hell | Kelly | ||
| 2000 | The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy | Catcher | |
| Final Destination | Carter Horton | ||
| 2001 | The Forsaken | Sean | |
| 2002 | Pressure | Steve Hillman | |
| 2004 | Cruel Intentions 3 | Jason Argyle | |
| Road Kill | Jason | Short film | |
| 2009 | My Bloody Valentine 3D | Axel Palmer | |
| 2012 | Death Artists, Inc. | Stephen | Short film |
| 2013 | Criticized | William Reynolds | |
| 2014 | Where Hope Grows | Mitch Minniear | |
| What an Idiot | Mike | ||
| 2016 | Criticsized | William Reynolds | |
| 2023 | 3008 | Kyle |
TelevisionEdit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1997 | As the World Turns | Ryder Hughes | 24 episodes |
| 1998 | Baywatch | Sean | Episode: "The Natural" |
| 1998–2003 | Dawson's Creek | Jack McPhee | Main cast (113 episodes) |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | A Collins Boy | Episode: "Blood Drops" |
| 2002 | The Outer Limits | Zach Burnham | Episode: "The Tipping Point" |
| Critical Assembly | Bobby Damon | Television film | |
| 2003 | Miss Match | Santa Claus | Episode: "Santa, Baby" |
| 2004 | Silver Lake | Dennis Patterson | Television film |
| 2004–2005 | Charmed | Kyle Brody | 10 episodes |
| 2005 | CSI: Miami | Matthew Wilton | Episode: "Game Over" |
| The Closer | Blake Rawlings | Episode: "Batter Up" | |
| 2005–2006 | E-Ring | Bobby Wilkerson | Main cast (16 episodes) |
| 2006–2007 | Justice | Tom Nicholson | Main cast (13 episodes) |
| 2007 | Punk'd | Himself | Episode: "May 29, 2007" |
| CSI: NY | Drew Bedford | 4 episodes | |
| 2008–2009 | Eli Stone | Paul Rollins | 5 episodes |
| 2009 | The Forgotten | Patrick Dent | Episode: "Diamond Jane" |
| 2010–2011 | Life Unexpected | Ryan Thomas | Main cast (26 episodes) |
| 2011 | NCIS | Navy Lt. Jonas Cobb | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky | David Copeland | Television film |
| 2014–2018 | The Fosters | Robert Quinn | 19 episodes |
| 2014 | Criminal Minds | Frank Cowles | Episode: "X" |
| 2015 | Stalker | John Bardo | Episode: "The News" |
| 2016 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Joseph Bauer | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Doubt | ADA PJ Arrington | Episode: "Top Dog/Underdog" |
| 2018 | Wisdom of the Crowd | Supervisor Simko | Episode: "The Tipping Point" |
| 2019 | NCIS: Los Angeles | FBI Agent David Ross | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Into the Dark | Shane | Episode: "Pilgrim" |
| 2019–2020 | Riverdale | Principal Holden Honey | 9 episodes |
| 2021 | The Resident | Jacob Yorn | 3 episodes |
ReferencesEdit
External linksEdit
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