Kevin Rankin Biography: Parents, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Wife, Children, Movies, TV Series

Kevin O’Neill Rankin, also known as Kevin Rankin, is an American actor and producer known for his versatile roles as Herc in Friday Night Lights, Kenny in Breaking Bad, Tyler Briggs in Trauma, Roe Sanders in Unforgettable, and Bryce Husser in Claws.

Profile

• Full Name: Kevin O’Neill Rankin
• Stage Name: Kevin Rankin
• Born: April 18, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Rankin
• Siblings: Three older sisters
• Spouse: Jill Farley (m. 2010)
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $3 million

Early Life And Education

Kevin Rankin was born on April 18, 1976, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rankin, alongside three older sisters in a close family. His heritage includes Irish, English, Scottish, and French/Cajun roots, which he embraces as an American blend. He keeps his religion private. At age 11, his family moved to Houston, Texas, where he spent his teenage years.

Career

Kevin Rankin kicked off his acting career in 1997 with a role on Unsolved Mysteries, followed by his film debut as a young man in The Apostle that same year. He started small but worked his way up with guest roles on shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000) as Donny Maclay, Spin City (2001), and NYPD Blue (2002).

In 2002, he played Doc in My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star, a short-lived series that showcased his comedic talent. His breakout came in 2006 as Herc, a tough but loyal friend in Friday Night Lights, appearing in 21 episodes through 2008.

Kevin’s career took off with lead roles in Trauma (2009–2010) as Tyler Briggs and in Unforgettable (2011–2012) as Roe Sanders. He shone as Kenny, a drug cartel member, in seven episodes of Breaking Bad (2012–2013) and its movie El Camino (2019).

He also played Derek “Devil” Lennox in Justified (2010–2012) and Bryce Husser in Claws (2017–2022), roles that showcased his range in drama and humor. His film work includes Dallas Buyers Club (2013) as T.J., Hell or High Water (2016) as Billy Rayburn, and Skyscraper (2018) as Ray.

Other TV roles include Lucifer (2016) as Malcolm Graham, The Umbrella Academy (2020) as Elliott, and East New York (2022–2023) as Tommy Killian. Kevin also tried producing with Congratulations (2012). His steady work and diverse roles reflect his pride in American storytelling.

Social Media

Kevin Rankin is private and does not use public social media, focusing instead on his work and family.

Personal Life

Kevin Rankin, 49, is married to Jill Farley, whom he met after moving to Los Angeles in 2000. He proposed during filming of Trauma’s pilot in 2009, and they married on October 23, 2010. They have two children—a son and a daughter—who remain out of the public eye.

Standing at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), Kevin has a slim, athletic build, with light brown hair and blue eyes, which fit his gritty on-screen roles. Raised in Louisiana and Texas, he loves the Southern charm of his hometown and often speaks fondly of his roots. Kevin enjoys a low-key life, avoiding social media and focusing on family and acting.

Net Worth

Kevin Rankin’s estimated net Worth is between $1 million and $3 million. His wealth comes from over 25 years of acting in TV shows such as Friday Night Lights, Breaking Bad, and Claws, as well as in films such as Dallas Buyers Club and Hell or High Water. His producing work and minor roles in shows like Lucifer and The Umbrella Academy also add to his income.

Filmography:

The Apostle (1997) – Young Man in Car

Clean and Narrow (1999) – Tommy Lee

Carman: The Champion (2001) – Scrappy

Hulk (2003) – Harper

Heads N TailZ (2005) – Heads

Friendship! (2010) – Marvin

The Chaperone (2011) – Goldy

Congratulations (2012) – Casey Tremblay (also co-executive producer)

Pawn Shop Chronicles (2013) – Randy

Dallas Buyers Club (2013) – T.J.

White House Down (2013) – Carl Killick

Wild (2014) – Greg

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) – McVeigh

Hell or High Water (2016) – Billy Rayburn

Skyscraper (2018) – Ray

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019) – Kenny

Television (Selected):

Unsolved Mysteries (1997) – Guest Role

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000) – Donny Maclay

Spin City (2001) – Kurt

Undeclared (2001–2002) – Lucien

NYPD Blue (2002) – Chris Nelson

My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (2002) – Doc

The O.C. (2004) – Lucas

Without a Trace (2004) – Larry Schneider

Six Feet Under (2005) – Johnny

Bones (2006) – Mike Doyle

Friday Night Lights (2006–2008) – Herc

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2007) – Shawn Curtis

Grey’s Anatomy (2007) – Jack Vaughan

State of Mind (2007) – Arthur Cromwell

Bionic Woman (2007) – Nathan

Law & Order (2008) – Dean Emerson

NCIS (2008) – Dennis Moran

The Closer (2008) – Dean Murphy

Lost (2009) – Jerry

Trauma (2009–2010) – Tyler Briggs

The Mentalist (2010) – Danny Ruskin

Justified (2010–2012) – Derek “Devil” Lennox

Big Love (2011) – Verlan Walker

Unforgettable (2011–2012) – Roe Saunders

Breaking Bad (2012–2013) – Kenny

Gracepoint (2014) – Paul Coates

Halt and Catch Fire (2015) – Henry Clark

Lucifer (2016) – Malcolm Graham

Claws (2017–2022) – Bryce Husser

The Umbrella Academy (2020) – Elliott

East New York (2022–2023) – Tommy Killian