Kevin Vidal

Kevin Vidal is a Canadian actor, comedian and improviser 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.

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, The Second City Guide to the Symphony and the Canadian Comedy Award-winning Sixteen Scandals.

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.

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.

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!.

Personal life Vidal is of Guyanese and Filipino descent, and is bisexual. 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.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and honors Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 2016 Canadian Screen Award Best Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble) Sunnyside 2019 Canadian Screen Award Best Web SeriesSoul Decision 2023 Leo Best Performance in a Music, Comedy or Variety Program or Series Strays (Episode: Puppy Love)