Kris Holden-Ried Biography: Kids, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Kris Holden-Ried is a Canadian actor, producer, and director best known for portraying Dyson Thornwood in the fantasy series Lost Girl, William Compton in The Tudors, Quint Lane in Underworld: Awakening, and Dominic Hayes in Departure.

He has also earned recognition for his voice work in the Assassin’s Creed video game franchise and for his career as a former Canadian National Pentathlon Team athlete.

Kris Holden-Ried
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Kristen Holden-Ried
Stage Name:	Kris Holden-Ried
Born:	August 1, 1973 (age 52 years old)
Place of Birth:	Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Nationality:	Canadian
Ethnicity:	White Canadian
Height:	6 feet 1½ inches (187 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Holden-Ried
Children:	Skyler Holden-Ried
Occupation:	Actor, Producer, Director
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Kris Holden-Ried was born on August 1, 1973, in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. He is of White Canadian ethnicity and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Holden-Ried. There is no public information about his siblings.

Although he wanted to become an actor from an early age, he initially pursued academics and athletics before entering the entertainment industry.

He studied International Commerce at the Concordia University School of Business in Montreal. During and after university, he further trained in acting with Uta Hagen‘s Master Class Scene Study, Janine Manatis of the Actors Studio, and the National Film Acting School. He practices Christianity.

Career

Before becoming an actor, Kris Holden-Ried enjoyed an outstanding athletic career as a member of the Canadian National Pentathlon Team, winning silver medals at both the Pan American and Pan Pacific Pentathlon Championships in riding and fencing.

His acting career began unexpectedly when he attended his first audition and landed the title role in the television film Young Ivanhoe (1995). That success launched a career that quickly expanded across Canadian and American television and film.

Holden-Ried went on to appear in numerous productions, including Paradise Falls, The Tudors, The Bridge, The Listener, Lost Girl, Departure, Clarice, The Expanse, Saint-Pierre, and The Way Home. His film credits include K-19: The Widowmaker, Touch of Pink, Underworld: Awakening, Sex After Kids, Dark Web: Cicada 3301, and The Dogs.

He has also voiced major characters in Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, and Captain Canuck. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for portraying physically demanding and charismatic characters in fantasy, historical dramas, action films, and science fiction.

Awards and Nominations

• Silver Medalist – Pan American Pentathlon Championships.
• Silver Medalist – Pan Pacific Pentathlon Championships.
• Widely recognized for his performances in Lost Girl, The Tudors, Departure, and Underworld: Awakening.

Social Media

• X: @KrisHolden_Ried

Personal Life

Kris Holden-Ried, 52 years old, keeps much of his personal life out of the public spotlight. His current relationship status is not publicly known. He has one son, Skyler Holden-Ried.

There is no verified public information about any past relationships or marriage. He stands 6 feet 1½ inches (187 cm) tall. Outside of acting, Holden-Ried enjoys horseback riding, fencing, sailing, surfing, scuba diving, yoga, travelling, and spending time outdoors.

Net Worth

Kris Holden-Ried has a net worth of approximately $3 million USD. His income comes from acting in television and film, voice acting, producing, directing, convention appearances, and other entertainment ventures.

His long-running roles in Lost Girl, The Tudors, Departure, The Expanse, and the Assassin’s Creed franchise have contributed significantly to his financial success.

Filmography

Film

• Young Ivanhoe (1995)
• Habitat (1997)
• Going to Kansas City (1998)
• K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
• Touch of Pink (2004)
• A Stone’s Throw (2006)
• Underworld: Awakening (2012)
• Sex After Kids (2013)
• The Returned (2013)
• Dark Web: Cicada 3301 (2021)
• The Dogs (2025)

Television

• Paradise Falls (2001–2004)
• Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2004)
• The Tudors (2007)
• The Bridge (2010)
• Lost Girl (2010–2015)
• The Listener (2011–2014)
• Departure (2019–2022)
• The Expanse (2019)
• Clarice (2021)
• The Way Home (2024–2025)
• Saint-Pierre (2025)

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