Alum From This South Carolina University Lands Exciting ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Role

Author Debbie Nance

July 26th 8:30 AM

It’s pretty much part of the end game when you go away to college and pursue your passion. You hope you can turn that time and energy into a career. Well, it happened as a Coastal Carolina alum Law & Order SVU role was announced this week.

Coastal Carolina Alum Law & Order: SVU Role

To be upfront, I have a personal connection to Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. My son is a senior about to graduate in December. And, another Coastal Carolina alum, Kevin Kane, has achieved in big ways since his college days.

According to WPDE, Keven Kane was a theatre major at Coastal once upon a time. And now, you’ll see him as a regular character on ‘Law & Order: SVU.’ Kane plays Detective Terry Bruno on the NBC show, with season 26 kicking off October 3.

The actor and former student at Coastal Carolina University appeared last season in episode 13. And, Kane appeared as other minor characters in previous seasons, as well.

Kevin Kane’s Career

The 36 year old Philadelphia native is a director and producer in addition to his acting roles. In fact, he co-produced the Comedy Central sketch comedy series ‘Inside Amy Schumer’ during the years 2013-2022. And, he played various roles on the series, as well as appearing in the rom-com ‘Trainwreck’ in 2015.

The Coastal Carolina alum Law & Order gig is certainly something to brag about. And, it’s always nice to see someone who spent time in our neck of the woods doing exciting things in their chosen profession.

The university posted a congratulatory message concerning the Coastal Carolina alum Law & Order role. So, be on the lookout for Kane as Detective Terry Bruno when the new season kicks off in October. I’m sure my husband will. He’s one of the biggest fans I know.

For more on Kevin and his new role, see the full story from WPDE.

Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.

List of the Most Famous Actors From North Carolina

Instagram makes it easy to admire and envy the world’s biggest stars. There’s no shortage of evidence that the good life is good, from A-list movie stars to major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who have their own sitcoms. On rooftop bars, at exclusive clubs, at backstage parties, and at restaurants where regular people can’t make reservations, they post pictures of themselves with other big shots.

Nonetheless, the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, rising to stardom from humble beginnings in ordinary small towns and cities across the country.

Stacker compiled a list of actors that were born in North Carolina from IMDb’s most popular list. For each actor, we included a movie poster image from a film he is known for (all movie poster images from OMDb). Keep reading to see which favorite actors are from our hometown.

Michael C. Hall
Born: Raleigh, North Carolina (2/1/1971)

Known for:
— Dexter Morgan in “Dexter” (2006-2013)
— Ken Castle in “Gamer” (2009)
— David Fisher in “Six Feet Under” (2001-2005)
Brian Tyree Henry
Born: Fayetteville, North Carolina (3/31/1982)

Known for:
— Jefferson Davis in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018)
— Daniel Carty in “If Beale Street Could Talk” (2018)
— Jamal Manning in “Widows” (2018)
Zach Galifianakis
Born: Wilkesboro, North Carolina (10/1/1969)

Known for:
— Alan in “The Hangover” (2009)
— Jake in “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” (2014)
— Ethan Tremblay in “Due Date” (2010)
Aldis Hodge
Born: Onslow County, North Carolina (9/20/1986)

Known for:
— Levi Jackson in “Hidden Figures” (2016)
— Jim Brown in “One Night in Miami…” (2020)
— Raymond in “Die Hard with a Vengeance” (1995)
Nick Searcy
Born: Cullowhee, North Carolina (3/7/1959)

Known for:
— General Hoyt in “The Shape of Water” (2017)
— Father Montgomery in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (2017)
— Art Mullen in “Justified” (2010-2015)
J.B. Smoove
Born: Plymouth, North Carolina (12/16/1965)

Known for:
— Mr. Dell in “Spider-Man: Far from Home” (2019)
— Cabbie in “Date Night” (2010)
— Flats in “Hall Pass” (2011)
David Aaron Baker
Born: Durham, North Carolina (8/14/1963)

Known for:
— Millroy in “Edge of Darkness” (2010)
— Man Getting into Cab in “Two Weeks Notice” (2002)
— Dan Stein in “Kissing Jessica Stein” (2001)
John Newton
Born: Chapel Hill, North Carolina (12/29/1965)

Known for:
— Antonio ‘Tintín’ Vizintín in “Alive” (1993)
— Sgt. Cody Cullen in “The Christmas Card” (2006)
— Ryan McBride in “Melrose Place” (1998-1999)
Michael Johnston
Born: Rutherfordton, North Carolina (2/22/1996)

Known for:
— Corey in “Teen Wolf” (2015-2017)
— Adam in “Supergirl” (2018)
— Neil in “Slash” (2016)
Jim Rash
Born: Charlotte, North Carolina (7/15/1971)

Known for:
— Lewis in “The Way Way Back” (2013)
— Dean Pelton in “Community” (2009-2015)
— Writer in “The Descendants” (2011)
Sean Bridgers
Born: Chapel Hill, North Carolina (3/3/1968)

Known for:
— Old Nick in “Room” (2015)
— Chris Cleek in “The Woman” (2011)
— Will Sumrall in “Free State of Jones” (2016)
Jack Hogan
Born: Chapel Hill, North Carolina (11/25/1929)

Known for:
— Kirby in “Combat!” (1962-1967)
— Chief Ranger Jack Moore in “Sierra” (1974)
— Billy Riker in “Sea Hunt” (1958-1959)
Loudon Wainwright III
Born: Chapel Hill, North Carolina (9/5/1946)

Known for:
— Beamen in “Big Fish” (2003)
— Grandpa Goodman in “G-Force” (2009)
— Uncle Dale in “Elizabethtown” (2005)
Randy Boone
Born: Fayetteville, North Carolina (1/17/1942)

Known for:
— Randy Benton in “The Virginian” (1964-1966)
— Easy in “Terminal Island” (1973)
— Francis in “Cimarron Strip” (1967-1968)
Eric Freeman
Born: Raleigh, North Carolina (7/13/1965)

Known for:
— Ricky Caldwell in “Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2” (1987)
— Bones in “In Living Color” (1990-1992)
— Jeff in “Murder Weapon” (1989)
Christoph Sanders
Born: Hendersonville, North Carolina (4/21/1988)

Known for:
— Kyle Anderson in “Last Man Standing” (2011-2021)
— Hoyt in “Faith Based” (2020)
— Wooden’s Boy in “Hounddog” (2007)
Paul Schneider
Born: Asheville, North Carolina (3/16/1976)

Known for:
— Gus in “Lars and the Real Girl” (2007)
— Paul in “All the Real Girls” (2003)
— Mr. Brown in “Bright Star” (2009)
Andy Griffith
Born: Mount Airy, North Carolina (6/1/1926)
– Died: 7/3/2012

Known for:
— Andy Taylor in “The Andy Griffith Show” (1960-1968)
— Larry ‘Lonesome’ Rhodes in “A Face in the Crowd” (1957)
— Old Joe in “Waitress” (2007)
Sidney Blackmer
Born: Salisbury, North Carolina (7/13/1895)
– Died: 10/6/1973

Known for:
— Roman Castevet in “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968)
— Seth Lord in “High Society” (1956)
— Fernand Mondego in “The Count of Monte Cristo” (1934)
Burgess Jenkins
Born: Winston-Salem, North Carolina (10/24/1973)

Known for:
— Ray Budds in “Remember the Titans” (2000)
— Dr. Todd Lowry in “Chicago Med” (2021)
— Beau in “Uncle Frank” (2020)
Matthew Settle
Born: Hickory, North Carolina (9/17/1969)

Known for:
— Jacob Wheeler in “Into the West” (2005)
— Will Benson in “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” (1998)
— Larson in “U-571” (2000)
George Grizzard
Born: Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina (4/1/1928)
– Died: 10/2/2007

Known for:
— John Bradley in “Flags of Our Fathers” (2006)
— Ed Thompson in “Bachelor Party” (1984)
— Senator Fred Van Ackerman in “Advise & Consent” (1962)
Jareb Dauplaise
Born: North Carolina (3/18/1979)

Known for:
— Frat Guy in “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (2009)
— Nacho Libre in “Epic Movie” (2007)
— Jareb in “Drillbit Taylor” (2008)
Robert Duncan McNeill
Born: Raleigh, North Carolina (11/9/1964)

Known for:
— Kevin Corrigan in “Masters of the Universe” (1987)
— Lt. Tom Paris in “Star Trek: Voyager” (1995-2001)
— Producer in “The Battery” (1998)
Ben Cook
Born: Eden, North Carolina (12/11/1997)

Known for:
— Aaron Fisher in “Paterno” (2018)
— Mouthpiece in “West Side Story” (2021)
— Adam Turner in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2017)
Drew Starkey
Born: Hickory, North Carolina (11/4/1993)

Known for:
— Garrett in “Love, Simon” (2018)
— Cop 115 in “The Hate U Give” (2018)
— Rafe in “Outer Banks” (2020-2021)
Gregory Walcott
Born: Wendell, North Carolina (1/13/1928)
– Died: 3/20/2015

Known for:
— Jeff Trent in “Plan 9 from Outer Space” (1957)
— Pope in “The Eiger Sanction” (1975)
— Potential Backer in “Ed Wood” (1994)
Murray Hamilton
Born: Washington, North Carolina (3/24/1923)
– Died: 9/1/1986

Known for:
— Vaughn in “Jaws” (1975)
— Mr. Robinson in “The Graduate” (1967)
— Alphonse Paquette in “Anatomy of a Murder” (1959)
James McEachin
Born: Rennert, North Carolina (5/20/1930)

Known for:
— Victor Milson in “2010: The Year We Make Contact” (1984)
— Al Monte in “Play Misty for Me” (1971)
— Det. Arthur Brown in “Fuzz” (1972)
Geno Segers
Born: Winston-Salem, North Carolina (11/28/1976)

Known for:
— Dwayne in “Perfect Harmony” (2019-2020)
— Danny Trudeau in “Yellowstone” (2018)
— Chayton Littlestone in “Banshee” (2014-2016)
Lee Norris
Born: Greenville, North Carolina (9/25/1981)

Known for:
— Young Mike Mageau in “Zodiac” (2007)
— Officer in “Gone Girl” (2014)
— Marvin ‘Mouth’ McFadden in “One Tree Hill” (2003-2012)
Yusuf Gatewood
Born: Hillsborough, North Carolina (9/12/1982)

Known for:
— Doug in “The Interpreter” (2005)
— Howard in “Wonder Boys” (2000)
— Vincent Griffith in “The Originals” (2014-2018)
Torrey B. Lawrence
Born: Rocky Mount, North Carolina (3/18/1974)

Known for:
— Saloon Hardcase in “The Harder They Fall” (2021)
— Joe in “Aquarium of the Dead” (2021)
— Gabriel in “The Annunciation” (2018)
Christian Jules Le Blanc
Born: Fort Bragg, North Carolina (8/25/1958)

Known for:
— Patrolman Junior Abernathy in “In the Heat of the Night” (1988)
— Michael Baldwin in “The Young and the Restless” (1991-2021)
— Sheriff in “Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss” (1993)
Edwin Hodge
Born: Onslow County, North Carolina (1/26/1985)

Known for:
— Dorian in “The Tomorrow War” (2021)
— Basketball Teen #1 in “Big Momma’s House” (2000)
— Bloody Stranger in “The Purge” (2013)
Brian Huskey
Born: Charlotte, North Carolina (9/8/1968)

Known for:
— Leon West in “Veep” (2012-2019)
— Victor Schmemmerhorn-Fish V in “Another Period” (2013-2018)
— Regular Sized Rudy in “Bob’s Burgers” (2013-2021)
Tequan Richmond
Born: Burlington, North Carolina (10/30/1992)

Known for:
— Bryson Broyer in “Boomerang” (2019-2020)
— Drew in “Everybody Hates Chris” (2005-2009)
— T.J. Ashford in “General Hospital” (2012-2018)
Brandon W. Jones
Born: Greensboro, North Carolina (5/7/1988)

Known for:
— Andrew Campbell in “Pretty Little Liars” (2013-2015)
— Charlie Russell in “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” (2011-2012)
— Liam in “Lie to Me” (2010-2011)
Lachlan Watson
Born: Raleigh, North Carolina (4/12/2001)

Known for:
— Theo Putnam in “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” (2018-2020)
— Sasha in “Electric Easy” (2021)
— Make-Up Department in “Passing” (2019)
Isaac Powell
Born: Greensboro, North Carolina (12/30/1994)

Known for:
— Actor in “Cat Person”
— Rhys in “Dear Evan Hansen” (2021)
— Troy Lord in “American Horror Story” (2021)