Kevin Sorbo Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2005 he became the national spokesperson for The Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit organization that works to give children quality after-school programs
• Has served as spokesman for "A World Fit for Kids" which is a group that helps children who are at risk of dropping out of school, dealing drugs or getting involved with street gangs
• Won a MovieGuide Grace Award for Most Inspiring Movie Acting for "What If․․․" in 2011
• Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Santa Barbara" in 1986
• While still in college he worked steadily as a print and commercial model to help pay tuition and became a highly sought after Madison Avenue model after leaving school
• Quote: "(On which of his characters he is most recognized for): "I just went to a convention in Atlanta․․․There were probably 50,000 people there․ I'd still say a good 40% of the photos I signed were for [his "Andromeda" character] Dylan Hunt․""
• Best known as the title character in "Hercule: The Legendary Journeys" and as Captain Dylan Hunt in "Andromeda․"
• Used his voice acting talents in video games such as "Mortal Kombat 4," "God of War" and "The Conduit․"
• In addition to appearing in all 110 episodes of "Andromeda," he also became executive producer of the show in 2001
• Authored an autobiographical book titled "True Strength" that told of his painful recovery from health issues he incurred while filming "Hercules․"