Quick Facts of
- First NameKevin
- Last NameMcKidd
- Net Worth$ 2 million
Kevin McKidd, a British-American TV actor, is widely acclaimed for his role as Owen Hunt in the medical drama TV series Grey’s Anatomy (2008- Present). Professional since 1996, the 2011 Prism Award winner records 59 acting credits so far, which indeed is the main source of his income.
Aside from TV career, McKidd also gained success in film venture too; he earned BAFTA Scotland for the film 16 Years of Alcohol (2003) & voiced Lord MacGuffin/Young MacGuffin in the box-office hit animation film Brave (2012).
How Much Is Kevin McKidd’s Net Worth In 2020?
With stint of over 2 decades in the acting industry, McKidd accumulates net worth of $2 million as of March 2020, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
All thanks to Kevin’s on-screen debut through 1996 film Trainspotting & most notably, his career breakthrough from ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy in 2008 (Season 5), starring alongside Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers, among others.
Even if the 46-year-old actor is yet to open up about his payroll, as one of the main cast in that series, McKidd gets hands on the 7-digit figure yearly.
Reportedly, after the first 2 seasons, Kevin McKidd’s co-stars Chandra Wilson, Justin Chambers, and James Pickens Jr., received a raise to $125,000-an-episode, earning around $9 million annually in 2007.
As for a fact, Ellen Pompeo is considered the richest cast in Grey’s Anatomy, with a fortune of $70 million currently.
On January 17, 2018, the ABC renewed her contract through Season 16 that saw her $575,000 per episode, totaling over $20 per year- it includes a $6 million-$7 million signing bonus too.
Breakthrough From Grey’s Anatomy: TV Series & Movies Credits
With an appearance in Rome (2005- 2007, 20 episodes), a British-American-Italian historical drama series, Kevin landed in the main role as Dr. Owen Hunt in the ABC medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy in 2008 (Season 5).
Ever since, the actor works in the TV series & even more, has won a Prism Award (in 2011) from 2 nominations.
His other TV series credit include appearances in Anna Karenina (2000, 4 episodes) & North Square (2000, 10 episodes).
With 59 acting credits so far, Kevin McKidd has also made notable appearances in movies: Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Hannibal Rising (2007), Made of Honor (2008) and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010).
McKidd’s film 16 Years of Alcohol (2003) received positive critics, despite not being a commercial hit & earned him a nomination for British Independent Film Award Best Actor.
Moreover, the Scotland-born TV star earned voice-over credit as Lord MacGuffin/Young MacGuffin in the animated fantasy-film Brave (2012), where Kelly Mcdonald, Emma Thompson & Craig Ferguson, also contributed in the voice-over.
Since appearing in the 2017 romantic-drama film Tulip Fever, no update on the actor’s movie appearance is out.
Box-Office Collection Of Kevin’s movies:
| Films | Budget | Box Office Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom of Heaven (2005) | $130 million | $211.7 million |
| Hannibal Rising (2007) | $50 million | $82.2 million |
| Made of Honor (2008) | $40 million | $106.4 million |
| Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) | $95 million | $226.4 million |
| Brave (2012, voice-over) | $185 million | $540.4 million |
How Did His Career Begin?
In the early 90s, Kevin got stints in the theater after joining Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh University‘s student theatre company & by 1996, made an on-screen debut in the film Trainspotting & also made an appearance in the film Small Faces & in TV series Father Ted laterthat year.
Furthermore, in the late 90s, the actor worked in films such as Regeneration (1997), Hideous Kinky (1998), The Acid House (1998), Looking After Jo Jo (1998) and Topsy-Turvy (1999).
Later in 2008, after numerous gigs in TV series & films, Kevin would receive career boost through Grey’s Anatomy.
Owns Multiple Properties In California
The Grey’s Anatomy actor divides his time in residences across California; all worth millions of dollars.
In late 2018, as per Variety, Kevin scooped up a 2-story house in Studio City, California, for $4.6 million; the property boasting on 4,300 Sq. Ft. features 5 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms.
Also, in May 2018, along with his second wife Arielle Goldrath, McKidd bought a 2-story home with 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms in Sherman Oaks for $2.925 million.
Reportedly, in 2017, the actor paid $2.55 million for a secluded property above Malibu, which also has a swimming pool.
Moreover, his other property holdings include 2 houses in Hollywood Hills; for the larger one, Kevin paid $4.5 million in 2005, while the purchase detail of smaller one is yet to be out, though, was reportedly kept for rent (in 2017) asking $7,500 per month.
Formerly, Kevin McKidd had ownership of a single-story (2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms) house in Hollywood Hills. The LA Times report that he sold the property for $1.807 million in February 2020.
As for a fact, he had bought that property in 2008 for a reported $1.625 million.
Did you know? Kevin deeded a house in Fryman Canyon & an ocean-view contemporary in Malibu to ex-wife (first wife) Jane Parker as a part of their divorce settlement.
Divorce Alimony To First Wife & Child Support
Kevin was in a marital relationship of 18 years with his first wife (now ex) Jane Parker; the couple married on July 1, 1999, & even more, welcomed 2 children: son Joseph (born in 2000) and daughter Iona (2002).
In July 2016, they announced their separation & divorced a year later, on December 22, 2017.
As a part of their divorce settlement, McKidd was ordered to pay Jane, spousal support of $65,096 per month & $22,440-a-month in child support (shares joint custody of children).
Even if the settlement has the provision to cease child support after Kevin’s children turns 18, he still was liable to pay $12,147 per month to Parker for 4 more years further years.
Moreover, if the actor’s yearly income exceeds $3 million, then 20% of the earnings will be awarded to Jane Parker.
Father Of 2 Children With Second Wife
From 2 marriages, Kevin McKidd is father to 4 children; each son & a daughter with each of the wives.
After 3 months of his divorce finalization with first wife Jane, Kevin McKidd married again; he exchanged vows with second wife Arielle Goldrath, a chef on March 2, 2018.
Together, Kevin and Arielle are parents to 2 children (name undisclosed): a son born on May 13, 2018, & a daughter (July 27, 2019).
Hold Dual Nationality: Family Background & Education
Kevin McKidd was born on August 9, 1973, in Elgin, Moray, Scotland, the UK, to Neil McKidd, a plumber, and Kathleen, a secretary.
Born a British, Grey’s Anatomy actor received US citizenship in August 2015; therefore holds dual nationality: British-American.
The attendant of Seafield Primary School and Elgin Academy, Kevin enrolled at the University of Edinburgh, but later went to Edinburgh’s Queen Margaret College where he studied drama.
Before acting career, Kevin at the age of 17 worked in Speyside-based Macallan distillery.
