Gavin Rees Stenhouse (born 4 April 1986) is an English actor[1] best known for his role as Evan Hartley in the television series reboot, Kung Fu (2021–2023), the Black Mirror episode: "San Junipero" (2016), and the television film Life-Size 2 (2018).

Gavin Stenhouse
Stenhouse in August 2008
Born
Gavin Rees Stenhouse

(1986-04-04) 4 April 1986 (age 38)
NationalityEnglish
Alma materGuildhall School of Music and Drama
OccupationActor
Years active2007–present
Children2
Websitegavinstenhouse.com Edit this at Wikidata

Early life

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Stenhouse was born and raised in Hong Kong and later moved to Lewes, England. His parents were an airline pilot and a teacher.[1] He trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[2]

Career

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Stenhouse has had small roles in the TV series Sofia's Diary (2008), Off the Hook (2009), American Horror Story: Coven (2013), Major Crimes (2013), and Person of Interest (2014).[3] He also appeared in the film The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines (2011).[4]

Stenhouse played the Marquess of Dorset in the 2014 touring theatre production of Richard III with Kevin Spacey, directed by Sam Mendes.[5] They performed over 200 times on three continents.[1] The tour was followed by a documentary film crew, resulting in NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage.[6]

In 2015 Stenhouse appeared as Alex O'Connor in the spy TV series, Allegiance.[7] The same year, it was also announced that he would appear in the film Skybound.[8]

In 2016 he appeared in "San Junipero", an episode of the anthology series, Black Mirror.[9]

In 2018 Stenhouse co-starred in Freeform's Life-Size 2 opposite Tyra Banks and Francia Raisa.[10]

In 2020 Stenhouse was cast as a series regular in The CW's modern reboot of Kung Fu. On 3 May 2021, Kung Fu was renewed by The CW for a second season.[11]

Personal life

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Stenhouse is married and has two daughters.[12]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Nearly Famous Guitar guy TV series (1 episode)
2008 Sofia's Diary Sean TV series (1 episode)
Fresh! Todd TV series
2009 Off the Hook Todd TV series (1 episode)
2010 Akinbalu Edward Keene TV miniseries[13]
2011 The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines Marcus Carpenius Feature film; a.k.a. Clash of Empires
Iconicles Nat TV series (26 episodes)[14]
2013 American Horror Story: Coven Billy Episode: "The Dead"
Major Crimes Jason Dietz Episode: "All In"
2014 Person of Interest Detective Jake Harrison Episode: "Last Call"
2015 Allegiance Alex O'Connor Main role
Z: The Beginning of Everything F. Scott Fitzgerald TV pilot only
2016 Black Mirror Wes Episode: "San Junipero"
2017 Skybound Kyle Feature film; lead role
2018 Timeless Don Law Episode: "The King of the Delta Blues"
Life-Size 2 Calum Television film
2018, 2024 9-1-1 Father Brian 5 episodes
2020 All Rise Tommy Farrell Episode: "I Love You, You're Perfect, I Think"
Into the Dark Bennie Taylor Episode: "Pooka Lives"
2021–2023 Kung Fu Evan Hartley Main role

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Gavin Stenhouse | Alex O'Connor". NBC. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Gavin Stenhouse :: Actor & Musician". Gavin Stenhouse Official Website. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Gavin Stenhouse - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  4. ^ "The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines (Clash of Empires) (2011)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  5. ^ "Richard III".
  6. ^ "NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage (2014)". Rotten Tomatoes. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  7. ^ Robert Bianco (4 February 2015). "NBC might not win your Allegiance, but you may like it". USA Today. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  8. ^ "Kyle in Skybound". Gavin Stenhouse Official Website. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  9. ^ Zalben, Alex (12 May 2021). "'Kung Fu' Star Gavin Stenhouse Reveals What's Next for Evan". decider.com. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  10. ^ Petski, Denise (9 July 2018). "Francia Raisa To Co-Star Opposite Tyra Banks In 'Life Size 2' On Freeform". Deadline Hollywood.
  11. ^ Otterson, Joe (3 May 2021). "'Kung Fu' Renewed for Season 2, 'Stargirl' Gets Season 3 at CW". Variety. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  12. ^ Freydkin, Donna (24 April 2021). "'Kung Fu' Reboot Star Gavin Stenhouse Is Raising Strong Young Girls". fatherly.com. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Edward Keene in Akinbalu". Gavin Stenhouse Official Website. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  14. ^ "Nat in Iconicles". Gavin Stenhouse Official Website. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
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