K.C. Collins, also known as Chris Collins, is a Canadian

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and

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. Best known for Hale on ‘’

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’’ (2010-2014), and Dr. Tom Reycraft on ‘’

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’’ (2012-2014).

Early life

He attended

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, on a baseball scholarship, choosing this rather than options of the

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and

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to stay close to his grandmother who raised him from the age of 6. He left school to pursue an acting career.

Career

Collins is best known for his roles as Hale on the Canadian television supernatural drama ''

'' and Dr. Tom Reycraft on ''

''. He received a

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nomination for Best Supporting Performance in a Film at the

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in 2023, for his performance as Keys in the film '' White Dog (Chien blanc)''.Etan Vlessing
"Canadian Screen Awards: TV Drama 'The Porter' Leads With 19 Nominations"
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'', February 22, 2023.

Filmography

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Collins, K.C. Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Black Canadian male actors Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors