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Kanin Howell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kynen Josephus Howell |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Spouse | Shiva Howell |
| Website |
kaninhowell |
Kanin Howell (born June 20, 1981; Austin, Texas) is an American stunt performer, stunt coordinator, stunt double and actor based in Los Angeles. He is a two-time Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee for his roles in The Unit and CSI: NY.
Early life and career
Early career
Howell was born on June 20, 1981, in Austin, Texas to stunt performer, Norman Howell. [1] [2] At the age of 5 he made his professional debut, [3] and by the time while he was 8, he performed in Dances With Wolves (1990), [4] and went on to perform in several films throughout his childhood including, Judge Reinhold's Vice Versa (1988), Robert Radler's Best of the Best II (1992), and Kevin Costner's Wyatt Earp (1994). [5]
Career
Howell has performed stunt-work in numerous works including, Mel Gibson's The Patriot (2000), The Last Castle (2001) with American actor Robert Redford, Murder By Numbers (2002), Jesse Dylan's American Wedding (2003), Victor Salva's Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003), CSI: NY (2004–13) The Unit (2006–07), [6] Hell Ride (2008). [5] New Girl (2011-12), Need for Speed (2014), Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014–16), Hollows Grove (2014) and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2014–19). [5]
He has worked as a stunt coordinator on works such as The Call, [7] [8] Scream Queens, Counterpart, CSI: Cyber, Arrested Development, Franklin & Bash and The Client List. [9]
As an actor, he has starred in films such as Need for Speed, Death Sentence, [10] Hell Ride, [11] Priest, Aces 'N' Eights, Mr. Brooks, Secondhand Lions and The Patriot. [7] [12] [13] On television, Howell starred in NBC's Grimm, CBS's The Unit, The Young and the Restless, True Blood, CSI: NY and Criminal Minds. [11]
Howell has been a stunt double for many actors, including, Ewan Mcgregor, Elijah Wood, Skeet Ulrich, Garrett Hedlund, Chris Browning, Michael Eklund, Jason Gerhardt, David Hoflin, Matt Cohen and Seth Adkins. [14]
In 2013, Howell founded Drone 55, a commercial aerial photography firm based in Los Angeles in Los Angeles. [4] [15] [16] He has also been a member of Stunts Unlimited since 2007. [2]
Filmography
| Year | Work | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Dances with Wolves | stuntman |
| 1991 | Stone Cold | stunts |
| 1992 | Radio Flyer | stunts |
| When No One Would Listen | Boy #2 | |
| 1994 | Ed Wood | stunts |
| Wyatt Earp | stunts | |
| The Pagemaster | as: Canan J. Howell | |
| 1997 | The Postman | stunts |
| 1998 | The Day Lincoln Was Shot | stunts |
| 2000 | The Patriot | stunts actor: Postrider |
| 2001 | Pearl Harbor | stunts |
| The Last Castle | stunts | |
| 3000 Miles to Graceland | stunt performer | |
| 2002 | Spider-man | stunt performer |
| Murder by Numbers | stunts | |
| 24 | stunts | |
| Angel | stunts | |
| 2003 | Secondhand Lions | stunts actor: Hood |
| American Wedding | stunt performer | |
| The Agency | stunts | |
| 2004 | Silver Lake | stunt driver |
| 2005 | Hostage | stunts |
| 2006 | Peaceful Warrior | stunt double: Scott Mechlowicz |
| Gilmore Girls | stunts | |
| Flicka | stunt performer | |
| 2007 | Beowulf | stunt performer |
| Death Sentence | As: Baggy - stunts | |
| Mr. Brooks | stunt double: Dane Cook - Pick-Up Driver | |
| The Man | stunts | |
| The Shield | stunts | |
| 2008 | Henry Poole is Here | stunt double - stunts |
| Aces 'N' Eights | stunts - actor | |
| Leverage | stunt double: Christian Kane - stunts | |
| 2010 | Takers | stunts |
| Day One | stunt double: Jamie Thomas King - stunts | |
| Terriers | stunt double: Zack Silva | |
| 2011 | Southland | stunts |
| Columbus Circle | co-stunt coordinator - stunt double: Jason Antoon | |
| Justified | stunt double: Billy Miller | |
| Love's Christmas Journey | as: Kanin J. Howell | |
| 2012 | Django Unchained | stunts |
| How I met Your Mother | co-stunt coordinator | |
| Least Among Saints | Police Officer | |
| 2013 | The Call | stunt coordinator - stunt double: Michael Eklund |
| Ray Donovan | actor | |
| Call Me Crazy: A Five Film | stunt coordinator | |
| 2014 | Need For Speed | CHP #1 - stunt driver |
| Masters of Sex | stunts | |
| 2016 | Westworld | stunts - stunt double: James Marsden / actor: Chris Browning |
| 2018 | Three Rivers | stunt coordinator |
| 2003 - 2004 | Collateral | stunts |
| 2003 - 2005 | The O.C. | stunt double: Chris Carmack - stunts |
| 2004 - 2013 | CSI: NY | stunts - actor - co-stunt coordinator - stunt double |
| 2005 - 2011 | House | stunts |
| 2005 - 2013 | Arrested Development | stunt coordinator - stunt double |
| 2006 - 2007 | The Unit | stunts - stunt double: Scott Foley |
| 2009 - 2013 | Sons of Anarchy | stunt double: Charlie Hunnam - stunts |
| 2013 - 2017 | Nathan for You | stunts |
| 2014 - 2020 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | drone pilot - stunt coordinator - stunts |
| 2017 - 2018 | Counterpart | stunt coordinator |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series | The Unit | Nominated |
| 2011 | CSI: NY | Nominated |
References
- ^ T. H. R. Staff (2016-09-10). "Creative Arts Emmys 2016: Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ a b "Kanin Howell". Stunts Unlimited. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ Stories, Local. "Meet Kanin Howell of Drone 55 in Burbank - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". voyagela.com. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ a b Lerner, Preston (2016-12-16). "Abuzz in the Drone Age Los Angeles Magazine". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ a b c "Rotten Tomatoes: Movies | TV Shows | Movie Trailers | Reviews - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ "The Call (2013) Cast and Crew - Cast Photos and Info". Fandango. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ a b "Kanin Howell - Box Office". The Numbers. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ Barker, Andrew (2013-03-12). "Film Review: 'The Call'". Variety. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ "The Young and the Restless: Actor Kanin Howell Cast as Frank!". Soaps.com. 2010-05-14. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ Writer, By MARY ELLEN WRIGHT | Staff. "Lancaster County celebrities have small degree of separation from Kevin Bacon". LancasterOnline. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ a b "Kanin J. Howell". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
- ^ Gencarelli, Mike (2010-05-19). "Interview with Kanin Howell". MediaMikes. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ "Kanin Howell". magweb.com. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ Westworld 1x03 Der Streuner (The Stray) mit Episodenkritik (in German), retrieved 2022-02-22
- ^ "Drones take on the great indoors". Los Angeles Times. 2016-06-10. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
- ^ "Meet Kanin Howell | Lead Pilot". SHOUTOUT LA. 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2022-02-22.