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Kevin McGarry

Kevin McGarry is a Canadian actor, director, and writer best known for playing Nathan Grant on Hallmark Channel's *When Calls the Heart* and Mitch Cutty on CBC's *Heartland*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kevin McGarry is a Canadian actor, director, and writer best known for playing Nathan Grant on Hallmark Channel's *When Calls the Heart* and Mitch Cutty on CBC's *Heartland*. Born in Kincardine, Ontario, he has also appeared in Hallmark films and other television projects.

Early life and education

McGarry was born in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada. He studied creative writing at George Brown College and also attended Fanshawe College and the Pro Actors Lab.

Acting career

He began acting professionally in the 2000s and gained wider recognition through television roles, including Dr. Timothy Hudson in *Open Heart* and later recurring or lead roles in Hallmark productions.

Notable roles

McGarry is especially associated with Nathan Grant in *When Calls the Heart* and Mitch Cutty in *Heartland*. He has also appeared in films such as *Saw 3D* and several Hallmark television movies.

Personal life

Available sources identify his spouse as actress Kayla Wallace. Public reporting also connects the two through their work on *When Calls the Heart*.

Key facts

  • Kevin McGarry was born in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada on March 18, 1985.
  • He is a Canadian actor, director, and writer.
  • He is best known for portraying Nathan Grant on *When Calls the Heart* and Mitch Cutty on *Heartland*.
  • He has appeared in multiple Hallmark Channel productions.
  • He is married to actress Kayla Wallace.
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Canadian context

McGarry is a Canadian performer from Ontario whose best-known work includes Canadian television series such as *Heartland* and internationally distributed Hallmark productions watched by Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kevin McGarry?
Kevin McGarry is a Canadian actor, director, and writer known for his roles in *When Calls the Heart* and *Heartland*.
Where was Kevin McGarry born?
He was born in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada.
What is Kevin McGarry best known for?
He is best known for playing Nathan Grant on *When Calls the Heart* and Mitch Cutty on *Heartland*.
What is Kevin McGarry's nationality?
He is Canadian.
Is Kevin McGarry married?
Sources identify his spouse as actress Kayla Wallace.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_McGarry_(actor)
    Supports: Birth date and place, occupations, and best-known roles.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3972260/
    Supports: Canadian birthplace, career credits, education details, and role history.
  3. CBC — https://www.cbc.ca/heartland/
    Supports: The existence of *Heartland* as a CBC series and McGarry's association with the show.
  4. Hallmark Channel — https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/when-calls-the-heart
    Supports: The series *When Calls the Heart* and McGarry's role association with the Hallmark franchise.