Kevin Quinn (actor)
Kevin Gerard Quinn (born May 21, 1997[1]) is an American actor and singer. He is known for his starring role as Xander in the Disney Channel original series Bunk'd (2015–2017), and his supporting role in the 2016 Disney Channel Original Movie Adventures in Babysitting (2016).
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Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | May 21, 1997
Other names | Kevin G. Quinn |
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Years active | 2013–present |
Early life
Quinn was born in Chicago,[1] and grew up in Wilmette, Illinois.[2] Son of Brian Quinn, an advertising executive, and Tamara Quinn, founder of Pulling Down the Moon. He has a twin sister. Growing up, Kevin Quinn was involved in Musical Theater productions at the Children's Theater of Winnetka, a lesser known theater company near his hometown.
Career
He began his professional career by appearing in episodes of Shameless[1] and Chicago P.D.[1]
Before being on Disney, he auditioned for season 12 of American Idol.[3] He wound up being one of the top 60 males in the country.[4] He then played Jonny in Steppenwolf Theater's production of Lord of the Flies,[1][4] and the role of “Boy” in the Chicago Shakespeare Theater adaption of Henry V.[4]
In 2015, Quinn was cast on the spinoff Disney Channel series Bunk'd.[5][6][7] In 2016, he appeared in the Disney Channel Original Movie Adventures in Babysitting.[8][9]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | American Idol | Himself | Contestant (season 12) |
2014 | Chicago P.D. | Nate Hansen | Episode: "Get My Cigarettes" |
2015 | Shameless | 17 Year Old Boy | Episode: "I'm the Liver" |
2015–2017 | Bunk'd | Xander | Main role (seasons 1–2) |
2016 | Adventures in Babysitting | Zac Chase | Disney Channel Original Movie |
2017 | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue | Gula | Video game; voice role |
2018 | Champions | Gregg | Episodes: "Nepotism", "Opening Night", “Deal Or No Deal” |
2019 | Kingdom Hearts III | Gula | Video game; voice role |
2019 | A Christmas Love Story | Danny Scanton | Television film (Hallmark) |
2020 | Hubie Halloween | Pennywise Guy | Direct-to-video film |
TBA | Kids and Ghosts | Rex | Film; post-production |
TBA | Canal Street | Brian Sudermill | Film; filming[10][11] |
References
- "BUNK'D bios - Kevin Quinn". Disney Channel Press. Archived from the original on July 2, 2017. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
- Jamie Sotonoff; Dann Gire (January 19, 2016). "For Disney star from Wilmette, business comes first in showbiz". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. Archived from the original on May 6, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- Brenna Weingus (February 7, 2013). "American Idol Recap: Hollywood Week Kicks Off With the Men". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on November 26, 2015. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- "Chicago Shakespeare Theater: Henry V". chicagoshakes.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
- Denise Petski (April 24, 2015). "Disney Channel's 'Jessie' Spinoff Gets Title, Rounds Out Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 26, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
- Virginia Van de Wall (April 24, 2015). "Meet The Newest Cast Members Of The "Jessie" Spinoff Show". J-14. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
- "Karan Brar, Kevin Quinn, and Miranda May Have Recorded the 'Bunk'd' Theme Song!". Fanlala. Archived from the original on November 26, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
- Denise Petski (April 26, 2016). "'Adventures In Babysitting', 'Bizaardvark' Get Premiere Dates On Disney Channel". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 4, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
- Bill Zwecker (June 19, 2016). "Chicago's Kevin Quinn has 'Adventures in Babysitting'". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on October 3, 2016. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- Dave McNary (February 23, 2017). "'Empire' Actor Bryshere Gray to Star in Indie Drama 'Canal Street'". Variety. Archived from the original on April 17, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- Nina Metz (April 13, 2017). "'Empire' star filming Chicago indie drama about a teen wrongfully accused". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on May 13, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2017.