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Christian Kane Profile |
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Birth Date: June 27, 1974
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Birth Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
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Birth Name: Christian Kane
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Height: 5'10"
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Biography |
Christian Kane (b. June 27, 1974) is an American actor and
singer/songwriter, best known for his role as the morally
ambiguous lawyer Lindsey McDonald on the show Angel and as
lead singer for the country rock/American band KANE.
Kane was born on 27 June 1974 in Dallas, Texas. Although
born in Texas, his family moved around the South and Midwest
before finally settling in Norman, Oklahoma. While studying
Art History at the University of Oklahoma, Christian caught
the acting bug and left before finishing the degree. He
headed for Los Angeles with his old pickup truck and few
hundred dollars to pursue the career of his dreams.
Starting out in the mailroom of a talent agency, his first
acting role was in the 1997 TV series, Fame L.A.. The
breakthrough year for Kane, though, was 1999. He was first
involved in two projects; Rescue 77, a short lived
television series, and the film Edtv. Then Kane landed the
role of Wolfram & Hart lawyer Lindsey McDonald on the Buffy
the Vampire Slayer spin-off Angel. His run on the show would
prove to be a good one, appearing as a recurring character
in three of the five seasons. Kane recently played the lead
role of Billy in the psychological thriller, "Hide" to be
released in early 2008.
His band, KANE, once described as a mix of country, rock and
rockabilly, has appeared at L.A. nightclubs such as The
Viper Room and The Mint, and toured the U.S., as well as
London and Germany. The band has released two CDs; their
eponymous debut, and a live acoustic set recorded in London.
They also have a MySpace page where their fans can keep
up-to-date on their activities. Though KANE (the band) is
considered country, the vocal style of Kane (the singer) is
more strong and soulful than gritty or twangy.
Returning to the genre that made him recognizable, Kane is
set to play Michael in the horror thriller Death Walks the
Streets, as well as being a co-executive producer on the
film. The film will center around an ex-con, Michael, who is
released from prison and drawn back into "the Organization,"
which is made up of vampires, zombies, demons and other
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Other Information |
Dated Linda Brava [1998]
Auditioned for the role of Riley Finn on "Buffy the Vampire
Slayer."
Lead singer and guitarist for 'Kane' (I) , a southern rock
band he put together with his buddies Mike Eaton and 'Steve
Carlson' .
He has a sister named Jennifer.
He is a cousin of country music phenomenon Branden Hart.
His best friend is David Boreanaz, they have been friends
before David Boreanaz became Angel in Buffy, also, they
share something very special, they are the only 2 actors who
have appered in the very first Angel Episode, and the last.
Named #8 of the Top Ten Sexiest Men of the Buffy / Angel
universe in a fan poll by the Buffy the Vampire Slayer
fanzine (2004).
Has never had any formal acting training.
He loves cooking big meals even if he's eating by himself.
In the episodes Epiphany and Dead End of Angel, the '56 Ford
that is featured is Christian's own truck.
Wears a Silver Fleur-De-Lis bracelet in multiple roles as a
reminder of his mother, who is from New Orleans.
Has a scar on his upper lip from an injury he received while
filming "Secondhand Lions". |
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