kyle rees

Kyle Rees was born on July 9, 1988, in Port Talbot, Wales. He developed an early interest in theatre and pursued formal training at The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, graduating in 2010. His professional stage debut came in 2013 at Theatre 503, London, where he performed as Curly in ‘Land of Our Fathers’. This production later transferred to the Trafalgar Studios Theatre in London’s West End in 2014, marking an early career highlight. Rees’s acting career expanded to include television and film roles.

Rees gained early television exposure through recurring roles, notably as Blue in ‘Hollyoaks’ and Curtis Bevan in ‘Emmerdale Farm’. A significant turning point in his career was his role as Carl in the 2014 BAFTA-award-winning film ‘Pride’. In this film, his character played a part in fostering understanding between different communities. Following this, in 2015, Rees took on the role of Calo Caine in the FX Network’s medieval drama series ‘The Bastard Executioner’, written by Kurt Sutter. His work on ‘The Bastard Executioner’ involved several months of filming in Wales, contributing to a 10-part series.

His career continued with diverse roles across multiple productions. From 2018 to 2022, Rees appeared in 11 episodes of the television series ‘Outlander’ as John Quincy Myers. Other television credits include ‘Ordinary Lies’ (2016), ‘Will’ (2017), ‘Bang’ (2020), ‘Headhunters’ (2022), and ‘The Way’ (2024). He also featured in films such as ‘The Gospel of Us’ (2012), ‘Retaliation’ (2017), and ‘Love Type D’ (2019). These projects showcase his sustained engagement in both television and film, building a varied portfolio of work.