Kristen Holden-Ried
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 1, 1973
- Birthplace
- Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Kristen Holden-Ried (born 1 August 1973) is a Canadian actor best known for his roles as William Compton in the Showtime series The Tudors, Dyson in the Syfy series Lost Girl, and Quint Lane in the film Underworld: Awakening. Holden-Ried was born in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, in 1973. He studied at Montreal's Concordia University School of Business, but he ultimately decided to pursue a career in acting. Holden-Ried made his acting debut in 1995, with a starring role in the television movie Young Ivanhoe. He went on to appear in several other television movies and television series, including The Outer Limits, The Dead Zone, and Smallville. In 2007, Holden-Ried was cast as William Compton in the Showtime series The Tudors. He appeared in the first seven episodes of the series, and his performance was praised by critics. In 2010, Holden-Ried was cast as Dyson in the Syfy series Lost Girl. He appeared in all five seasons of the series, and his performance was one of the most popular aspects of the show. In 2012, Holden-Ried played Quint Lane in the film Underworld: Awakening. He reprised the role in the 2016 film Underworld: Blood Wars. Holden-Ried is also a voice actor. He has voiced characters in several animated television series and video games, including Captain Canuck, Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, and The Legend of Korra. Holden-Ried is married to actress Erin Krakow. They have two children.
Filmography
The Way Home TBA
as Thomas Coyle
House/Wife TBA
as Ellis Sutton
A Young Doctor's Friend & Guide 2026
as Dr. Fischer
111 Echoes from Halifax 2026
Actor
Plan C 2026
as Dr. Buddy Gillard
The Dogs 2025
Actor
She Came Back 2025
as Michael
Believer 2024
as Marshall Grayson, Co-Executive Producer
Bordello 2023
as Enoch
Dark Web: Cicada 3301 2021
as Phillip Dubois
Lie Exposed 2020
as Tom
Another You 2017
as Father Goodwin
Saul: The Journey to Damascus 2014
Actor
Three Days in Havana 2014
as Gordie
The Returned 2013
as Alex
Hunting Season 2013
as Jason
Sex After Kids 2013
as Gage
Underworld: Awakening 2012
as Quint Lane
The Untitled Work of Paul Shepard 2011
as Paul Shepard
Textuality 2011
as Colin
Deadliest Sea 2009
as Bear
The Last New Year 2009
as Eric
The Death of Alice Blue 2009
as Stephen
Hidden Crimes 2009
as David Lester
The One That Got Away 2008
as Scott Lawson
Emotional Arithmetic 2008
as Young Jakob
Never Forget 2008
as Andy
Girl's Best Friend 2008
as Jake
A Broken Life 2007
as Mikhail
A Stone's Throw 2006
as Jack Walker
Niagara Motel 2006
as R.J.
Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story 2005
Actor
Big Girl 2005
as Gerry
- My Uncle Navy and Other Inherited Disorders
My Uncle Navy and Other Inherited Disorders 2005
as Uncle Navy
Touch of Pink 2004
as Giles
Ice Bound 2003
as Lunar
K-19: The Widowmaker 2002
as Anton
The Many Trials of One Jane Doe 2002
as Harold Beckwith
Girls Who Say Yes 2000
Actor
Hendrix 2000
as Noel Redding
Gossip 2000
as Bruce
The Crossing 2000
as Heinaman
Forget Me Never 1999
Actor
The Defenders: Taking the First 1998
as McCann
Going to Kansas City 1998
as Charlie Bruckner
Night of the Demons III 1997
as Vince
Habitat 1997
as Daryl
When Innocence Is Lost 1997
as Kevin
Rowing Through 1996
as Kurt Cruise
Young Ivanhoe 1995
as Ivanhoe
Credits from TMDB.