Kevin McKidd Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Parents, Height, TV Shows, Movies, Girlfriend

Biography

Kevin McKidd is a celebrated Scottish actor and director, born Joseph Kevin McKidd on August 9, 1973, in Elgin, Moray, Scotland.

He is best known for portraying Dr. Owen Hunt on the long-running medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. McKidd gained early recognition for his role in Trainspotting (1996) and went on to appear in films such as Kingdom of Heaven (2005) and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010).

On television, he starred as Lucius Vorenus in the historical drama Rome (2005–2007) and played the lead in Journeyman (2007).

Beyond acting, McKidd has directed multiple episodes of Grey’s Anatomy and lent his voice to popular video games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

He is married to Arielle Goldrath, with whom he shares two children, and he also has two children from a previous marriage.

Scottish actor and television director
Kevin McKidd
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Joseph Kevin McKidd
Stage Name:	Kevin McKidd
Born:	9 August 1973 (age 51 years old)
Place of Birth:	Elgin, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nationality:	Scottish
Education:	Seafield Primary School, Elgin Academy, University of Edinburgh, Queen Margaret University
Height:	1.83 m
Parents:	Neil McKidd, Kathleen McKidd
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Arielle Goldrath (m. 2018–2023), Jane Parker (m. 1999–2017)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Danielle Savre (2023-)
Children:	Iona McKidd, Joseph McKidd, Nava McKidd, Aiden McKidd
Occupation:	Actor • TV Director
Net Worth:	$14 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Kevin McKidd was born on August 9, 1973, in Elgin, Moray, Scotland. He is of Scottish descent, with his father being Scottish and his mother of German ancestry, making him half-Scottish and half-German.

He follows the Christian religion. His parents are Neil McKidd, a plumber, and Kathleen McKidd, a secretary who later worked as an administrator for a disabled children’s theatre company in Elgin. He has no siblings, being the only child in his family.

McKidd attended Seafield Primary School and Elgin Academy in Elgin. He initially enrolled at the University of Edinburgh to study engineering but switched to acting after joining the university’s student theatre company, Bedlam Theatre, where he performed with The Improverts, an improvisational comedy troupe.

He later dropped out of Edinburgh and auditioned for Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, where he was accepted to study drama. Growing up on a council estate in Elgin, McKidd had a working-class upbringing.

His passion for acting sparked through school plays at age six or seven, though he initially wondered if audiences laughed at his humour or appearance. As a teenager, he played in a rock band called Plan 9, touring Scotland. At 17, he worked at the Macallan distillery in Speyside and with the Lumsden family of coppersmiths.

Career

Kevin McKidd began his acting career with a breakout role as Tommy Mackenzie in Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting (1996), a cult classic that marked his film debut after he transitioned from theatre.

His early work included stage performances with the Moray Youth Theatre and Edinburgh University’s Bedlam Theatre, where he honed his craft. Following Trainspotting, he appeared in films like Small Faces (1996) and Hideous Kinky (1998).

His television career took off with the role of Father Deegan in the BBC miniseries Looking After Jo Jo (1998) and as Johnny in The Acid House (1998).

McKidd gained international recognition for his portrayal of Lucius Vorenus in HBO’s Rome (2005–2007), a historical drama that earned him critical acclaim for his portrayal of a conflicted Roman soldier. He continued with roles in Journeyman (2007) as Dan Vasser and as Poseidon in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010).

His most prominent role came in 2008 when he joined Grey’s Anatomy as Dr. Owen Hunt, a trauma surgeon, a role he has played for over 15 seasons, becoming a fan favourite.

Beyond acting, McKidd has directed multiple episodes of Grey’s Anatomy, showcasing his versatility.

His filmography includes Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Hannibal Rising (2007), Made of Honour (2008), and Brave (2012), in which he voiced MacGuffin and Lord MacIntosh. He also lent his voice to video games, notably as Soap MacTavish in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series.

Social Media

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Personal Life

Kevin McKidd was born on August 9, 1973, making him 51 years old.

He is currently dating actress Danielle Savre, known for her role on Station 19, with their relationship confirmed in June 2023 after they were spotted together in Italy. They made their red carpet debut in November 2023 at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation‘s Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show.

McKidd has been married twice. His first marriage was to Jane Parker in 1999, lasting 17 years until their divorce was finalized in December 2017, following a separation in October 2015. They share two children: a son, Joseph McKidd (born June 19, 2000), and a daughter, Iona McKidd (born March 2002).

McKidd agreed to pay $22,440 monthly in child support, cover private school and summer camp costs, and provide $65,096 monthly in spousal support, with an additional $12,147 monthly after the children turn 18 for four years.

His second marriage was to Arielle Goldrath, a private chef, in a Jewish ceremony in March 2018. They met in 2016 and dated for two years before marrying. They have two children: a son, Aiden McKidd (born April 2018), and a daughter, Nava McKidd (born July 27, 2019).

McKidd and Goldrath separated in July 2022, with Goldrath filing for divorce in December 2022, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce was finalized in June 2023, with Goldrath requesting joint custody of their children and restoration of her maiden name.

McKidd stands at 6 feet (1.83 meters) tall. His dating history includes his two marriages and his current relationship with Savre, with no confirmed relationships between his marriages, though he was seen with an unidentified woman in 2016, possibly during his separation from Parker. He has expressed admiration for Savre, describing her as an “amazing human being” in January 2024.

Net Worth

Kevin McKidd‘s net worth is estimated at around $14 million. His wealth primarily stems from his long-running role as Dr. Owen Hunt on Grey’s Anatomy, where he reportedly earns $125,000 per episode, alongside income from directing episodes of the show.

Additional earnings come from film roles in Trainspotting, Kingdom of Heaven, and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, as well as voice work in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Brave.

His financial obligations, including child and spousal support from his divorce settlements, may impact his net worth, but his consistent work in television and film sustains his wealth.

Filmography

Movies

• Trainspotting (1996) – Tommy Mackenzie
• Small Faces (1996) – Malky Johnson
• Hideous Kinky (1998) – Henning
• The Acid House (1998) – Johnny
• Topsy-Turvy (1999) – Durward Lely
• Max (2002) – George Grosz
• Nicholas Nickleby (2002) – John Browdie
• 16 Years of Alcohol (2003) – Frankie
• De-Lovely (2004) – Bobby Reed
• Kingdom of Heaven (2005) – English Sergeant
• The Last Legion (2007) – Wulfila
• Hannibal Rising (2007) – Petras Kolnas
• Made of Honor (2008) – Colin McMurray
• Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) – Poseidon
• Comes a Bright Day (2012) – Cameron
• Brave (2012) – Lord MacGuffin / Young MacGuffin (voice)
• Home Sweet Hell (2015) – Freeman
• Tulip Fever (2017) – Johan De Bye

TV Shows

• Father Ted (1996) – Father Deegan (Episode: “Rock a Hula Ted”)
• Looking After Jo Jo (1998) – Basil (Miniseries)
• North Square (2000) – Billy Guthrie (Main role)
• Anna Karenina (2000) – Count Vronsky (Miniseries)
• The Key (2003) – Duncan (Miniseries)
• Gunpowder, Treason & Plot (2004) – Bothwell (TV Movie)
• Rome (2005–2007) – Lucius Vorenus (Main role, 22 episodes)
• Journeyman (2007) – Dan Vasser (Main role, 13 episodes)
• Grey’s Anatomy (2008–present) – Dr. Owen Hunt (Main role, Season 5–present)
• Seattle Grace: On Call (2010) – Dr. Owen Hunt (Web series)
• Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014) – Reptillus Maximus (voice, TV Special)
• Star Wars Rebels (2016) – Fenn Rau (voice, 3 episodes)
• Room 104 (2020) – Kyle (Episode: “Foam Party”)
• Station 19 (2020) – Dr. Owen Hunt (Guest role, 2 episodes)
• It Starts with Us (2026) – Dr. Brad Alves (Pre-production)

Video Games

• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002) – Jezz Torrent (voice)
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) – John “Soap” MacTavish (voice)
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) – John “Soap” MacTavish (voice)

Directing

• Grey’s Anatomy (2011–present) – Directed multiple episodes, including:
  • “Don’t Deceive Me (Please Don’t Go)” (2011)
  • “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” (2012)
  • “Do You Believe in Magic” (2013)
  • “I Want a New Drug” (2019)
  • “It’s Raining Men” (2019)
  • “The Last Supper” (2020)
  • Additional episodes across seasons

Theatre

• Britannicus (1998) – Nero (Almeida Theatre, London)
• Various performances with Moray Youth Theatre and Edinburgh University’s Bedlam Theatre (early 1990s, specific roles not widely documented)