One of New Zealand's most popular and accomplished actors, Smith has amassed an impressive list of credits in film, theater and television. He has…more
After his death, fellow actor Michael Hurst said of Kevin, "He came at things with such vigour that it was impossible not to go with him wherever he had decided to take you. He ate life, and loved the taste."
Kevin was a big rugby fan, and supported Canterbury. But his favorite team was the All Blacks, and he was superstitious about them, having rituals that he would perform to insure victory, and would never drink in a pub again if his team lost while he was in it!
(Kevin on the first moment he got on stage to perform)Kevin:When I was on that stage, it was like a light went on. I knew immediately acting was the thing I wanted to do with the rest of my life.
(Kevin on playing the bad guy, Ares, on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess)Kevin: All bad characters are popular because they can access things that regular people don't get a chance to, that good characters can't.