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Ken Kirzinger

Ken Kirzinger

Actor · Born November 4, 1959 (66) · Saskatchewan - Canada

Ken Kirzinger (born November 4, 1959) is a Canadian stuntman and actor best known for his portrayals of Jason Voorhees in Freddy vs. Jason (2003), Pa in Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007) and Rusty Nail in Joy Ride 3: Road Kill (2014). He also played "Mason" Jason Voorhees character spoof in the horror film parody, Stan Helsing.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 4, 1959 (66)
From
Saskatchewan - Canada
Works as
Actor
Titles
68 on MovieCove · 84 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 34% in 30 days

What are Ken Kirzinger's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Genres

Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 8th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 11th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
44%
Morality
28%
Bonds
13%
Self
9%
Ideas
4%
Society
2%
Survival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 2 · Dark 3

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 3 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 3

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 4 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 4 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 4
Ally
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Thrilling
5
Dread
2
Absurd
2
Cold
2
Other
7

How their films linger

Unsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Ken Kirzinger's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 49 of their 68 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (18).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Ken Kirzinger's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

84 credits, 68 with a MovieCove page; 4 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Assignment(2016)

    as Nurse Albert Becker

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • The Blackburn Asylum(2015)

    as Digits

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Joy Ride 3: Road Kill(2014)

    as Rusty Nail

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Icarus(2010)

    Stunt Coordinator · as Vadim Killer #1

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Human Target(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Prentiss Bodyguard

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Beyond Sherwood Forest(2009)

    Stunt Double

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • The Twilight Saga: New Moon(2009)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Stan Helsing(2009)

    as Mason

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • X-Men Origins: Wolverine(2009)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead(2008)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • The Building(2009)

    as Rick

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • The Day the Earth Stood Still(2008)

    as Arguing Evacuee

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Fringe(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Air Marshal

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Journey to the Center of the Earth(2008)

    as Fighter

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale(2007)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Battle in Seattle(2007)

    as Officer #2

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Wrong Turn 2: Dead End(2007)

    as Pa

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • War(2007)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Hot Rod(2007)

    Stunts · as Trailer Guy

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Blood Ties (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Swanson

  • Pathfinder(2007)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Psych(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Bartender · as Bob

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • X-Men: The Last Stand(2006)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical(2005)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Fog(2005)

    Stunt Coordinator

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Supernatural(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Jared Bender

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Are We There Yet?(2005)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Catwoman(2004)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Stargate: Atlantis(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Bartender

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Walking Tall(2004)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Paycheck(2003)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Freddy vs. Jason(2003)

    as Jason Voorhees

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Dreamcatcher(2003)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Santa Clause 2(2002)

    Stunt Coordinator

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Insomnia(2002)

    Stunt Coordinator

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Thir13en Ghosts(2001)

    Stunt Coordinator · as Team Member (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Smallville(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Scientist

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Cats & Dogs(2001)

    Stunt Coordinator

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Dark Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Bloody Fighter 2

  • Andromeda(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Glux · as Willie

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Trixie(2000)

    as Avery's Bodyguard

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Screwed(2000)

    as Cop

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Mission to Mars(2000)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Futuresport(1998)

    as Hatchet Jack Jamiston

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • The 13th Warrior(1999)

    Stunt Coordinator

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Assault on Death Mountain(1999)

    as John

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • The Crow: Stairway to Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • First Wave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Stunt Coordinator · as Cop

  • Nick Fury: Agent of Shield(1998)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Angels in the Endzone(1997)

    as Angel #1

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Stargate SG-1(1997)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ares' Jaffa 1 (Uncredited) · as Jaffa

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Bad Moon(1996)

    Stunts · as The Werewolf

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Romeo + Juliet(1996)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Bounty Hunters(1996)

    as Kesh

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Vestron Guard

  • Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls(1995)

    as Helicopter Pilot

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Outer Limits(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Moloch

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Legends of the Fall(1994)

    as O'Banion Thug

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Viper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Stan McGiles

  • Cool Runnings(1993)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Madison (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The X-Files(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Richter

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Born to Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Torch

  • Mortal Sins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Stunts

  • Highlander(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Kirby

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Stay Tuned(1992)

    Stunt Coordinator

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Dirty Work (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Francis

  • The Comrades of Summer(1992)

    as Ivan

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • A Mother's Justice(1991)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Blackmail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Flat Top

  • Eye of the Widow(1991)

    as Gabrisky

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Bingo(1991)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Bird on a Wire(1990)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan(1989)

    Stunt Coordinator · as New York Cook (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Bordertown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Powers

  • Watchers(1988)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Distant Thunder(1988)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Rolling Vengeance(1987)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge(1987)

    as Potts

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Stakeout(1987)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Last Man Standing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Stunts

  • MacGyver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Bodyguard · as Creature

  • Brotherly Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Charlie

  • Certain Fury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Stunts

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 84 titles from 1985 to 2016; peak year 2015.

Biggest box office

Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

$117M worldwide

Highest rated

Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

Midcredits 38th

Film career

19852016

Peak 2015 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting50 of 84: 44 only acting, 6 with another role · typical Midcredits score32ndOther crew40 of 84: 34 only other crew, 6 with another role · typical Midcredits score35th

84 titles, 6 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 6 of them.

By decade

1980s11 · 5 acting · 7 crew1990s30 · 21 acting · 11 crew2000s38 · 19 acting · 21 crew2010s5 · 5 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 13th · top billed in 6% of 17 roles
8999

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Ken Kirzinger's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 27th percentile, the median of all 57; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 16th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

16thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

7thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 68 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th16
  • Below 25th27

Shape of the crowd

37 of their 68 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Universally Panned3
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed37

Most divisive · actor

The Building (2009)

79th percentile spread · 54% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Legends of the Fall (1994)

Midcredits 89th · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 35/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 54, detractors 24. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Ken Kirzinger's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 96 · severeMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 76 · intenseMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Ken Kirzinger work with?

People who share at least 2 of Ken Kirzinger's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Lochlyn Munro shares the most, 2.

Actors

Mixed roles