{{Short description|Canadian actor}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}} {{AI-generated|date=April 2026|reason=this 2024 expansion, note WP:AISIGNS e.g. disclaimer on lack of sourcing, superficial analyses, vocab distro typical of 2024 LLM output etc}} thumb|Vidal in Toronto in 2017 '''Kevin Vidal''' is a Canadian actor, comedian and improviser<ref name=nowornever>[https://www.cbc.ca/radio/nowornever/what-s-making-you-sing-right-now-1.4479330/how-kevin-vidal-made-it-to-centre-stage-in-come-from-away-1.4482898 "How Kevin Vidal made it to centre stage in Come From Away"] ''Now or Never'', January 11, 2018.</ref> known for his television roles in ''Sunnyside'', ''Workin' Moms'', and in the limited series ''Culprits'', as well as for his contributions to Canada's improv scene through Second City in Toronto and Blind Tiger Comedy in Vancouver.
== Early life == Kevin Vidal was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, where he developed an interest in comedy and acting from a young age. While specific details regarding his early education and personal background are limited in public records, Vidal's career began taking shape when he joined Toronto's Second City, a premier venue for Canadian improv and comedy training.{{cn|date=July 2025}}
== Career == A graduate of the actor training program at the Toronto company of The Second City, he subsequently appeared in several shows for the company including ''We Can Be Heroes'',<ref>Glenn Sumi, [https://nowtoronto.com/we-can-be-heroes "We Can Be Heroes"]. ''Now'', September 3, 2013.</ref> ''The Second City Guide to the Symphony''<ref>Richard Ouzonian, [https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2014/12/01/second_city_meets_the_tso_the_funniest_two_hours_i_spent_in_a_theatre_this_year.html "Second City meets the TSO: 'the funniest two hours I spent in a theatre this year'"]. ''Toronto Star'', December 1, 2014.</ref> and the Canadian Comedy Award-winning ''Sixteen Scandals''.<ref>J. Kelly Nestruck, [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/theatre-reviews/sixteen-scandals-even-rob-ford-gets-fresh-treatment-in-a-revue-full-of-rich-comic-oddities/article17459710/ "Sixteen Scandals: Why are women sketch comedians now funnier than men?"]. ''The Globe and Mail'', March 12, 2014.</ref>
He is known for his starring role in the comedy television series ''Sunnyside'', for which he and the other core cast collectively won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series at the 4th Canadian Screen Awards in 2016.<ref name=PlaybackCumminsRef>Julianna Cummins, [https://playbackonline.ca/2016/03/13/room-cleans-up-at-final-night-of-2016-screenies/ "Room cleans up at final night of 2016 Screenies"]. ''Playback'', March 13, 2016.</ref>
He later joined the cast of the popular Canadian television show ''Workin' Moms'', which further expanded his audience and solidified his presence in Canadian television.
He has also had roles in the television series ''Kim's Convenience'', and ''Strays'', the web series ''But I'm Chris Jericho!'', ''Gary and His Demons'' and ''Soul Decision'', the films ''The Parting Glass'' and ''The Bet'', and on stage in a production of ''Come from Away''.<ref name=nowornever/>
Released in 2023, Vidal was cast in the limited Disney+ series ''Culprits'', as Jules, the supportive fiancé of Joe Petrus (played by Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), a former criminal attempting to lead a quiet suburban life with Jules and their two children. Vidal's character contributes to a nuanced portrayal of a queer, Black relationship on screen, which is integrated into the narrative without focusing solely on their sexuality. The relationship between Jules and Joe is depicted as integral to the series, adding emotional depth as Joe confronts his criminal past to protect his family.<ref name="Anne 2023">Quimberly Anne, [https://instinctmagazine.com/disney-depicts-black-queer-love-story-in-the-culprits-series/ "Disney+ Depicts Black Queer Love Story in the 'Culprits' Series'], ''Instinct'', November 9, 2023</ref>
In addition to acting, Vidal has an active improvisation career dating back to his time with Second City. After moving to Vancouver in 2020 he joined the faculty of Blind Tiger Comedy, a comedy school co-founded by members of The Sunday Service and Hip.Bang!.<ref name="White 2024">Sally Michael White, [https://www.vanmag.com/city/arts-and-culture/yes-and-10-years-in-blind-tiger-comedy-school-is-still-serious-about-getting-laughs "Yes, And: 10 Years In, Blind Tiger Comedy School Is Still Serious About Getting Laughs"], ''Vancouver Magazine'', April 19, 2024</ref>
== Personal life == Vidal is of Guyanese and Filipino descent,<ref>Kevin Vidal, [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4320264/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 IMDb]</ref> and is bisexual.<ref>Jeremy Willard, [https://xtramagazine.com/culture/the-symphony-gets-silly-with-second-city-65249 "The symphony gets silly with Second City"]. ''Xtra!'', December 15, 2014.</ref> He lives in Vancouver with his husband. His personal experiences, including his ADHD diagnosis during the pandemic, have influenced his teaching philosophy at Blind Tiger Comedy.<ref name="White 2024" />
== Filmography ==
=== Film === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role |- |2016 |data-sort-value="Odd Squad: The Movie" | ''Odd Squad: The Movie'' |Weird Colin |- |2018 |data-sort-value="Parting Glass, The" | ''The Parting Glass'' |Phillipe |- |2020 |data-sort-value="Bet, The" | ''The Bet'' |Marvin Smith |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !class="unsortable" | Notes |- |2015 |''Sunnyside'' |Various |13 episodes |- |2016 |''Kim's Convenience'' |Roger |2 episodes |- |2017–2023 |''Workin' Moms'' |Mo Daniels |25 episodes |- |2020 |data-sort-value="Boys, The" | ''The Boys'' |Cyrus |1 episode |- |2021 |''American Gods'' |Greeter |1 episode |- |2021–2022 |''Strays'' |Liam |20 episodes |- |2023 |''Culprits'' |Jules |8 episodes |- |2025 |''Watson'' |Young John Watson |Episode: "Take a Family History" |}
== Awards and honors == '''Awards and nominations''' {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Award ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Work ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" | {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 2016 | Canadian Screen Award | Best Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble) | ''Sunnyside'' | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=PlaybackCumminsRef/> |- | 2019 | Canadian Screen Award | Best Web Series |''Soul Decision'' | {{nominated}} | |- | 2023 | Leo | Best Performance in a Music, Comedy or Variety Program or Series | ''Strays (Episode: Puppy Love)'' | {{nominated}} | |}
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==External links== * {{IMDb name|4320264}}
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