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Kristen Holden-Ried

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1973-08-01 (Age: 53)

Place of Birth

Pickering, Ontario, Canada

Kristen Holden-Ried

Biography

Kristen Holden-Ried (born 1 August 1973) is a Canadian actor best known for his roles as William Compton in the Showtime series The Tudors, Dyson in the Syfy series Lost Girl, and Quint Lane in the film Underworld: Awakening. Holden-Ried was born in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, in 1973. He studied at Montreal's Concordia University School of Business, but he ultimately decided to pursue a career in acting. Holden-Ried made his acting debut in 1995, with a starring role in the television movie Young Ivanhoe. He went on to appear in several other television movies and television series, including The Outer Limits, The Dead Zone, and Smallville. In 2007, Holden-Ried was cast as William Compton in the Showtime series The Tudors. He appeared in the first seven episodes of the series, and his performance was praised by critics. In 2010, Holden-Ried was cast as Dyson in the Syfy series Lost Girl. He appeared in all five seasons of the series, and his performance was one of the most popular aspects of the show. In 2012, Holden-Ried played Quint Lane in the film Underworld: Awakening. He reprised the role in the 2016 film Underworld: Blood Wars. Holden-Ried is also a voice actor. He has voiced characters in several animated television series and video games, including Captain Canuck, Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, and The Legend of Korra. Holden-Ried is married to actress Erin Krakow. They have two children.

Filmography (46)

⭐ 10.0 Role: Dr. Buddy Gillard

Plan C

2026
⭐ 6.6 Role: Unknown

The Dogs

2025
⭐ 0 Role: Michael

She Came Back

2025
⭐ 5.7 Role: Marshall Grayson

Believer

2024
⭐ 1.5 Role: Enoch

Bordello

2023
⭐ 5.9 Role: Phillip Dubois

Dark Web: Cicada 3301

2021
⭐ 3.6 Role: Tom

Lie Exposed

2020
⭐ 4.8 Role: Father Goodwin

Another You

2017
⭐ 7.5 Role: Unknown

Saul: The Journey to Damascus

2014
⭐ 4.5 Role: Gordie

Three Days in Havana

2014
⭐ 6.0 Role: Alex

The Returned

2013
⭐ 5.0 Role: Jason

Hunting Season

2013
⭐ 5.5 Role: Gage

Sex After Kids

2013
⭐ 6.3 Role: Quint Lane

Underworld: Awakening

2012
⭐ 1.0 Role: Paul Shepard

The Untitled Work of Paul Shepard

2011