
Quick Facts of
- Net Worth$800,000
- First NameKavan
- Middle NameJoel
- Last NameSmith
- CareerActor
- Age52 Years
- Height1.75m
- MotherJune Hawk
Kavan Smith, a Canadian-born actor is famous for his work in Hallmark TV films: Love on the Menu (2019), The Perfect Bride (2017 & 2018) and Wedding Bells (2015). Turned professional since 1993, the 5 ft. 8 inches tall actor grabbed the spotlight in the 2000s through notable appearances in The 4400 (2005- 2007) and Stargate Atlantis (2005- 2009).
Since 2015, Kavan portrays Leland Coulter in the Canadian-American TV series When Calls the Heart. So far, he records 72 acting credits including TV series & films; has worked in only 3 big-screen films: Mission to Mars (2000), See Spot Run (2001), and Stark Raving Mad (2002).
Kavan Joel Smith was born on May 6, 1970 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. When Smith was around 5, his parents divorced; he & his brother lived with their father. Reportedly, his mother’s name is June Hawk. After leaving the University of Calgary, Kava enrolled at Mount Royal University & studied arts program.
Acting Debut & Early Career Before Fame
With brief stints in theaters, Smith made his on-screen debut through the TV series Destiny Ridge in 1993. Throughout the 90s, he mostly worked in the TV films & appeared in Mixed Blessings (1995), Intensity (1997), Escape from Mars (1999), and Fearless (1999).
Breakthrough In The Mid-2000s & Film Debut
In the early 2000s, Kavan starred in the guest roles in TV series Smallville (2002), The Twilight Zone (2003), Stargate SG-1 (2003), and Killer Instinct (2005).
Moreover, the actor made his major film debut through Mission to Mars (2000) & would appear in further 2 films: See Spot Run (2001) and Stark Raving Mad 2002); made a career total of 3 feature films.
Having appeared in Godiva’s (2005- 2006), Smith got a breakthrough to success through recurring roles:
- The 4400 (2005- 2007, 21 episodes) as Jed Garrity- Starring Joel Gretsch and Jacqueline McKenzie
- Stargate Atlantis (2005- 2009, 29 episodes) as Major Evan Lorne- Starring Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, and David Hewlett

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Thereafter, Kavan worked in Eureka (2010- 2012, recurring in 21 episodes), Rogue (2013- 2014), Supernatural (2014- 2015), and Mistresses (2015).
Currently, he stars as a regular cast Leland Coulter in the TV series When Calls the Heart (2015- Present) alongside Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin, and Pascale Hutton. The series premiered on January 11, 2014, & has completed 7 seasons (71 episodes).
Hallmark TV Films
As of October 2022, Smith records appearances in 8 Hallmark TV films; the first-ever was in Growing the Big One (2010). His works in other Hallmark films include:
Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters (2014)
- Hello, It’s Me (2015)
- Wedding Bells (2016)
- The Irresistible Blueberry Farm (2016)
- The Perfect B
- ride (2017)
- The Perfect Bride: Wedding Bells (2018)
- Love on the Menu (2019)
Is Kavan Smith Married?
Yes, Smith is a married man & enjoys a blissful relationship with his wife. However, the Canadian actor is cautious to reveal the identity of his spouse & further details on his wedding.
On May 4, 2011, Kavan made a Tweet & stated that he & his wife met while volunteering at a treatment center. Most often, Kavan mentions his wife on his Tweets.
Reportedly, the duo shares 2 children together, though, the detail remains under curtains.
Once, the When Calls the Heart actor was in a rumored relationship with his co-star Pascale Hutton. Indeed, their on-screen chemistry is undeniable but they are good friends in real life; they portray husband-wife in the TV series.
Net Worth In 2022
Professional for over 28 years, 52-year-old Kavan collects the majority of earnings through acting career. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he has a net worth of $800,000 as of October 2022.
Without a doubt, the Canadian actor earns the salary in the 6-digit figure, i.e, hundreds of thousand dollars. The average salary of an actor in Canada is $41,438 per year.