Kevin McGarry

Kevin W. McGarry (born March 18, 1985) is a Canadian actor, director, and writer best known for his roles as Nathan Grant on the Hallmark Channel series When Calls the Heart, Mitch Cutty on CBC Television's long running series Heartland, and Peter Hastings in The Wedding Veil film series. He has appeared in numerous romantic comedies and television movies, primarily for Hallmark Channel and is well known Hallmark actor. McGarry developed an interest in acting by chance during high school when he wandered into a 12th grade theatre class as a freshman.

Theatre Before launching his television career, McGarry appeared across Canadian stages. McGarry performed at the Shaw Festival and Charlottetown Festival, among others appearing in productions like A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Film and television McGarry has had many guest roles throughout his career including guest spots on Lovebites (2007), Being Erica (2009), Turn the Beat Around (2010) on MTV, Murdoch Mysteries (2015), Private Eyes (2016), Man Seeking Woman (2017), Saving Hope (2017), The Bold Type (2018), Ransom (2018), Taken (2018), When Hope Calls (2019), Schitt’s Creek (2020), and The Night Agent (2023). His breakout role was as Dr. Timothy “Hud” Hudson on Open Heart (2015, 12 episodes).

In 2019, McGarry joined the cast of the Hallmark Channel drama series When Calls the Heart as Constable Nathan Grant, a principled Mountie who quickly became a fan favorite. His character was introduced during Season 6 and has remained a central figure alongside series lead Erin Krakow. McGarry’s work on the show significantly expanded his presence within the Hallmark Channel family, leading to additional lead roles in multiple Hallmark Channel original movies. The Hallmark Channel officially renewed When Calls the Heart for a thirteenth season following the finale of Season 12 on 23 March 2025, with the new season scheduled to premiere in 2026.

In June 2024, Southern Living published a feature profiling McGarry’s role in When Calls the Heart leading up to the Season 11 finale. McGarry reflected on developing Nathan’s character, emphasizing the depth of his relationship with his adopted daughter Allie and the strength of the show’s ensemble cast. He praised the series’ emotional storytelling and the solid foundation of friendship and trust that underpins key plot moments.

In March 2025, When Calls the Heart Season 12—featuring McGarry as Nathan Grant—ranked as the most-watched entertainment cable program year-to-date, according to Nielsen Media Research Live+3 data, drawing 6.1 million total unduplicated viewers across its 12-episode run. This performance highlights McGarry's significant presence on a top-performing series and reinforces his contribution to its continued success.

In March 2025, McGarry was interviewed by Cinemablend ahead of Season 13 of When Calls the Heart. He expressed interest in exploring more of Nathan Grant’s backstory, including introducing his character’s mother. McGarry lightheartedly suggested that actress Sally Field would be a dream casting choice, underscoring his engagement with the character's development and potential future arcs.

McGarry also stars in The Wedding Veil film series on the Hallmark Channel, opposite Lacey Chabert. He portrays Peter Hastings, a charming wealthy man who becomes romantically involved with Lacey Chabert's character Avery. The trilogy, which blends a bit of magic, romance, and historical intrigue, has become one of Hallmark Channel’s most successful movie franchises.

In 2025, McGarry starred in the romantic drama Villa Amore on the Hallmark Channel, opposite Eloise Mumford. Filmed on location in Italy, the film follows Leo, a lawyer, who after moving to Italy to help his grandmother, falls for the newest visitor in town. Speaking about the experience, McGarry said, “My weekends were filled with wandering the streets of the city in search of the next carbonara and Barolo!”

McGarry appeared in the fourth season of Family Law in 2025--playing a potential love interest for Abigail "Abby" Bianchi (portrayed by Jewel Staite). In this season, McGarry’s character was featured in four episodes—specifically episodes 4 (“Autonomy”), 7 (“Knowing Me, Knowing You”), 8 (“Valley of the Dolls”), and 10 (“Second Chances”).

McGarry had his feature film debut with a small role in Saw 3D: The Final Chapter (2010).

In 2024 and 2025, McGarry received increased media coverage through exclusive interviews with major entertainment outlets. He was featured in multiple segments by Entertainment Tonight that highlighted romantic plot lines for his character Nathan Grant and included on-set interviews with co-star Erin Krakow. In 2025, Good Housekeeping profiled his upcoming Hallmark Channel movie Villa Amore and published a separate piece focused on his public support of fellow actor and wife Kayla Wallace.

Personal life McGarry confirmed beginning a relationship with When Calls the Heart co-star Kayla Wallace in 2020. The couple announced their engagement in 2022 and their marriage in 2024. On May 10, 2026 the couple announced via instagram the arrival of their first child.

Filmography

Film and Television Movies Title Type Role Ref Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris with Love Film (TV Movie) Joey Castellucci Country Crush Film (TV Movie) Cody Bishop Love at First Bark Film (TV Movie) Owen Michaels A Song for Christmas Film (TV Movie) Dillon Lapp Autumn Stables Film (TV Movie) Jake Stevens Winter Castle Film (TV Movie) Craig Random Acts of Christmas Film (TV Movie) Colin Hauer A Christmas Scavenger Hunt Film (TV Movie) Dustin Cooper A Very Corgi Christmas Film (TV Movie) Ben The Wedding Veil Trilogy Film (TV Movies) Peter Hastings Feeling Butterflies Film (TV Movie) Garrett Thorson My Grown-Up Christmas List Film (TV Movie) Luke Malone Checkin’ It Twice Film (TV Movie) Scott A Reason for the Season Film (TV Movie) Kyle Newman Villa Amore Film (TV Movie) Leo

Television