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Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

Actor · Died February 15, 2002, aged 38 · Auckland, New Zealand

Kevin Smith, born Kevin Todd Smith on March 16, 1963, in Auckland, New Zealand, was an actor best known for his role as Ares in the television series "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys." He developed an interest in acting at a young age and pursued a career in the entertainment industry. Smith's breakthrough came when he was cast as the mischievous and manipulative god of war, Ares, in "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," which aired from 1995 to 1999. His portrayal of Ares made him a fan favorite, and he became a recurring character in the series. Smith's on-screen chemistry with Kevin Sorbo, who played the lead role of Hercules, contributed to the show's success. Outside of his work on "Hercules," Smith also made appearances as Ares in the spin-off series "Xena: Warrior Princess" and in the made-for-television movies based on both shows. His portrayal of Ares showcased his talent for balancing charm, charisma, and villainous tendencies, making him a memorable presence in the world of Greek mythology-themed television. Tragically, Kevin Smith's life was cut short when he suffered a fatal fall during a film production in China on February 15, 2002, at the age of 38. His untimely death was mourned by fans and colleagues alike, as he had left an indelible mark on the "Hercules" and "Xena" franchises with his memorable performance as Ares.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 16, 1963
Died
February 15, 2002 (aged 38)
From
Auckland, New Zealand
Works as
Actor
Titles
9 on MovieCove · 26 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 37 days to Oct 26Down 28% in 30 days

What are Kevin Smith's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
42%
Morality
24%
Self
19%
Power
7%
Survival
4%
Society
3%
Friendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 0 · Charged 6 · Intense 0

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 0

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

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 4 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 6
Threshold guardian
1 of 6
Hero
1 of 6
Trickster
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling
6
Tense
3
Joyful
3
Hopeful
2
Warm
1
Other
4

How their films linger

Fun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet5

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 Kevin Smith's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 5 of their 9 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Kevin Smith'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

26 credits, 9 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Riverworld(2003)

    as Valdemar

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Warriors of Virtue: The Return to Tao(2002)

    as Dogon

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • The Fast and the Furious(2001)

    as Big Rig Driver (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Lawless: Beyond Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as John Lawless

  • Lawless: Dead Evidence(2001)

    as John Lawless

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Jubilee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Max Seddon

  • Channelling Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Geoff

  • Lawless (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as John Lawless

  • Young Hercules (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 13 episodes · as Ares · as Bacchus

  • Young Hercules(1998)

    as Pelias / Ares

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus(1998)

    as Ares (voice)

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Wildside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lenny

  • Hercules & Xena: Wizards of the Screen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ares

  • The Adventures of Sinbad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • FX: The Series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Ricky Delacruz

  • City Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • McLeod's Daughters(1996)

    as Rod Morgan

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Xena: Warrior Princess(1995)

    Show 30 episodes · as Ares

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys(1995)

    Show 17 episodes · as Ares · as Iphicles · as Jerry Patrick Brown / Ares

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Dark Desires: Thelma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

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

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Desperate Remedies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Lawrence Hayes

  • Mon désir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Lance

  • Dangerous Orphans (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Screenplay

  • The Meeting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Wallace

Career shape

Star power in the 88th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 26 titles, 25 of them dated from 1985 to 2003; peak year 1998.

Highest rated

Xena: Warrior Princess (1995)

Midcredits 46th

Film career

19852003

Peak 1998 · 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
Acting25 of 26: 25 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score35thWriting1 of 26: 1 only writing, 0 with another role

By decade

1980s1 · crew1990s17 · acting2000s7 · acting

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.

How do Kevin Smith's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 35th percentile, the median of all 7; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 29th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

34thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 9 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 9 titles are Mixed.

  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Warriors of Virtue: The Return to Tao (2002)

89th percentile spread · 58% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Fast and the Furious (2001)

Midcredits 79th · 67% liked

Reviewers score the acting 58/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 70, detractors 43. 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 Kevin Smith's work okay for kids?

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

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 34 · mildMedian of all films: 32

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

Who does Kevin Smith work with?

People who share at least 2 of Kevin Smith's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Alexandra Tydings shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers