Kevin Symons

Kevin Symons was born in Highland Park, Illinois, around 1970. He is an actor who has built a career spanning over two decades across various entertainment platforms. His early career involved work in television, film, stage, commercials, and voiceover, developing a diverse portfolio of roles. Symons gained significant recognition for his role as Councilman Bill Dexhart on the NBC comedy series “Parks & Recreation,” appearing in 14 episodes from 2009 to 2015. This role showcased his comedic timing and broadened his exposure to a wider audience. Concurrently, he also played Norm Marcus on the Disney Channel series “Best Friends Whenever” for 10 episodes between 2015 and 2016.

Throughout his career, Symons has maintained a consistent presence in episodic television, appearing in guest-starring and recurring roles on numerous shows. His television credits include “This Is Us” (2019), “Henry Danger” (2018–2019), “Black-ish” (2021), “NCIS,” “Transparent” (2019), “Castle,” “Teen Wolf” (2015), “Mad Men,” “Jessie” (2015), “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Wilfred,” “Darcy’s Wild Life,” “Haunted Hathaways,” “Weeds,” “Desperate Housewives,” “United States of Tara,” and “My Name is Earl.” His film appearances include “Babylon” (2022) opposite Brad Pitt, “Vice” (2018) starring Christian Bale and Amy Adams, and “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (2007). He also featured in “Miss India America” (2015) and “Echo Park Blues” (2016), and “Terminator II.”

In addition to his screen work, Symons has an extensive background in theater. He received an Ovation Award for Best Acting Ensemble for his performance in “The Complete History of America (Abridged)” at the Garry Marshall Theatre. He has also participated in over 200 commercials, including campaigns for Chevrolet and Southwest Airlines, demonstrating his versatility and appeal in commercial endorsements. His career progression highlights a sustained commitment to acting, marked by significant roles in both comedic and dramatic productions across different mediums.