Kevan Ohtsji

Born and raised in a suburb of Vancouver, Kevan discovered his love for performing from an eighth grade drama class. Known for his diversity, his talent emerged as an adolescent. " I suppose I'm the ham in my family. I figured someone had to be," jokes a jubilant Ohtsji. Idolizing film greats such as Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino, Ohtsji discovered a world forged by dedication to craft and integrity to character. In college he began intense years of studying with as many teachers and coaches as he could find to help hone his craft. Ohtsji first broke the ice with a role in Cristophe Gans's (Brotherhood of the Wolf) Crying Freeman. From there this versatile actor has contributed a repertoire of work including roles on Smallville, Stargate, Need for Speed, and Race to Mars. Today, this 3rd Generation Japanese-Canadian actor is crossing stereotypical boundaries professionally. An onscreen imposing physical presence, Ohtsji has worked alongside the likes of Morgan Freeman, Jeff Daniels, Lo