Kyle Schmid

Kyle Schmid
Schmid at Mega Con in Orlando, Florida, March 2008
Born (1984-08-03) August 3, 1984 (age 40)
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active1996–present
Spouse
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(m. 2023)​
Children1

Kyle Schmid (born August 3, 1984) is a Canadian actor, best known for his roles as Alex Caulder in History's Six, Henry Durham in Syfy's Being Human, Robert Morehouse in BBC America's Copper and Aaron Abbot in The Covenant (2006). Recently, he starred as Moses in the Netflix science fiction miniseries The I-Land. In 2021, Schmid had a recurring role on ABC's television drama Big Sky.

Early life

Schmid was born in Mississauga, Ontario.[1] He played on the Erin Mills soccer team, and attended Port Credit Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario.[citation needed]

Career

Schmid is known for his starring role as 470-year-old vampire Henry Fitzroy on Lifetime's supernatural drama series Blood Ties,[2] and for his recurring role as Aidan Waite's vampire progeny Henry on the Syfy series Being Human.[2][3] He also starred as Robert Morehouse in the BBC America drama series Copper.[3][1]

He has appeared in several films, such as The Covenant, A History of Violence,[3] The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,[2] The Pacifier, and Zerophilia. He is also recognizable for playing the love interest of Raven-Symoné's character, Galleria, in Disney Channel's The Cheetah Girls.[4]

In October 2018, it was announced that Schmid was cast in the main role of Moses on the Netflix science fiction miniseries The I-Land.[5] The miniseries was released on September 12, 2019.[6]

In January 2021, Schmid was added to the cast of the ABC drama Big Sky as recurring character John Wayne Kleinsasser.[7]

In 2024, Schmid portrayed Colin Strickland in the Lifetime film Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story which was based on the Murder of Moriah Wilson.[8]

Personal life

Kyle and his now wife Caity Lotz announced their relationship on the 4th of July 2021 through an instagram post, the two were set up by friends in late 2020. In May 2022, via his Instagram profile, Schmid announced that he and actress Caity Lotz were engaged.[9] The two married in 2023 in a ceremony in Colombia. In September 2024, they announced the birth of their daughter.[10]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1996 The Awakening Boy Short
1996 Virus Sick Boy [citation needed]
2003 Fast Food High Brad
2005 The Pacifier Scott
2005 A History of Violence Bobby Singer
2005 The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Paul Rodman
2005 Zerophilia Max
2006 The Covenant Aaron Abbot
2008 Mookie's Law Hank Brody Short
2008 Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead Nick "Nik" Parker Direct to video
2009 The Thaw Federico Fulce
2009 Fear Island Tyler Campbell Direct to video
2010 GravyTrain Lance Dancaster [citation needed]
2012 Dead Before Dawn Patrick Bishop
2014 Saul: The Journey to Damascus Saul
2014 Dark Hearts Colson
2015 88 Aster
2019 10 Minutes Gone Griffin
2019 If Not Now, When? Max
2021 The Last Victim Bull
TBA The Test Xander [citation needed]

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1999 I Was a Sixth Grade Alien Jordan Lynch Recurring role
2000 Alley Cats Strike Alex Thompson TV film
2000 The Sandy Bottom Orchestra Scott Miller TV film
2001 The Zack Files Jason Episode: "Gone"
2001 What Girls Learn Jamie Sanders TV film
2001 Degrassi: The Next Generation NAK Reporter Episode: "Parents' Day"
2003 Odyssey 5 Zack Ambrose 2 episodes
2003 The Cheetah Girls Derek TV film
2003 Sex and the Single Mom Chad TV film
2005 Strange Days at Blake Holsey High Blake Holsey Episode: "Past"
2005 Cyber Seduction: His Secret Life Timmy Television film
2005 Missing Xavier Redman Episode: "Last Night"
2005 Beautiful People Evan Frasier Recurring role
2006 Death Row Keith TV film
2007 CSI: Miami Andrew Hillman Episode: "Bang, Bang, Your Debt"
2007 Blood Ties Henry Fitzroy Main role
2008 Smallville Sebastian Kane Episode: "Identity"
2011 Three Inches Brandon Hamilton Television film
2012 Arrow Kyle Reston / Ace Episode: "Legacies"
2012–13 Copper Robert Morehouse Main role
2012–2014 Being Human Henry Durham Recurring role
2014 Lost Girl Rainer / The Wanderer Recurring role
2015 Motive Derek Caster Episode: "6 Months Later"
2016 CSI: Cyber Reaper "The Walking Dead"
2017–2018 Six Alex Caulder Main role
2018 Hell's Kitchen Himself Guest diner; Episode: "A Fond Farewell"
2019 Patsy & Loretta Charlie Dick TV film; main role
2019 The I-Land Moses Main role
2021 Big Sky John Wayne Kleinsasser Recurring role
2023 The Rookie Detective Noah Foster Guest Role
Accused Shaggy 1 episode
2024 Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story Colin Strickland Television film
2024 NCIS: Origins Mike Franks Main role

Awards

Year Award Category Work nominated Result
2001 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Movie (Drama) - Supporting Young Actor The Sandy Bottom Orchestra Nominated
2015 Canadian Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series[11] Saul: The Journey to Damascus Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b "THE SIX: Kyle Schmid makes his pix!". 24 Hours Toronto. Archived from the original on 26 March 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Exclusive Interview: COPPER star Kyle Schmid on Robert Morehouse". Assignment X. 22 October 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "GCE Exclusive: Interview with Kyle Schmid - The GCE". The GCE. 13 January 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  4. ^ "Derek From "The Cheetah Girls" Has The World's Most Beautiful Beard". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (October 4, 2018). "'The I-Land': Kyle Schmid Cast In Netflix Sci-Fi Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  6. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (August 20, 2019). "'The I-Land' Teaser: Netflix Sets Release Date For Kate Bosworth Sci-Fi Series With Fyre Fest Flair". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 25, 2021). "'Big Sky': Ted Levine Joins ABC Drama As Series Regular, Kyle Schmid To Recur". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  8. ^ Hatchett, Keisha (April 15, 2024). "Caity Lotz and Kyle Schmid Team for Lifetime's Yoga Teacher Killer (Exclusive)". TV Line. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  9. ^ "CAITY LOTZ on Instagram: "I've never been more sure of anything in my life. 💕"".
  10. ^ "What was life before you our baby girl? It all pales in comparison to the love you brought into our world. This isn't a new chapter it's a whole new book. Nothing will ever be the same 💕 and just like that…life has begun 💗".
  11. ^ "Here Are Your 2015 Canadian Screen Award Nominees for Television". The Televixen. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2017.