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Kanin Howell
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Kanin Howell

Born 1981 · Austin, Texas, USA · Active 1988–2024

Kanin Howell, born in 1981 in Austin, Texas, brings a unique energy to his role in Hell Ride (2008), where he embodies the raw spirit of the film's outlaw culture. Transitioning from a career as a stunt performer, Howell's performance adds depth to the film's exploration of revenge and brotherhood in a gritty landscape. With a background that includes work as a stunt coordinator, he enhances the film's authenticity, making his contribution to the cult cinema conversation all the more significant.

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Hell Ride

Hell Ride

2008 ★ 5.5
as Opium

Biker Pistolero (Larry Bishop) is the leader, or "Prez," of the Victors, a Southern California motorcycle gang. He has two faithful lieutenants, The Gent (Michael Madsen) and the young Comanche (Eric Balfour). In 1976, Cherokee Kisum (Julia Jones), the girlfriend of Pistolero (then known as Johnny) is viciously murdered by The Deuce (David Carradine) and Billy Wings (Vinnie Jones), leaders of the arch-rival gang the Six-Six-Six'ers, as a message to the Victors. The Deuce later moves into large scale business efforts, leaving the biker life behind and the Sixers dry up as a gang. Cherokee has also hidden away a small fortune from under-the-table drug deals she made behind the Deuce's back - another reason behind her murder. The stash of money is intended for her young son, who disappears after her death. Years later, after The Deuce returns to the area to close up unfinished business and Billy Wings reforms the Sixers in Los Angeles, the rival gang infiltrates the Victors in an attempt to take over their territory. One member from 1976, St. Louie, is murdered in the same manner as Cherokee Kisum. Bob the Bum, the Victors' treasurer, is similarly killed. Pistolero then begins to make moves to eliminate the Sixers and finally gain his revenge. While loyal bikers are killed by the Sixers, the more treacherous and less faithful Victors try to influence The Gent, Comanche, and Goody Two-Shoes to switch sides - or kill them. Goody Two-Shoes is eventually killed after being located and chased down by Billy Wings. With the aid of his beautiful & mysterious "medicine woman" Nada (Leonor Varela) and his old friend and ally Eddie Zero (Dennis Hopper), Pistolero and the remaining Victors try to locate and kill The Deuce, Billy Wings and the Sixers before they themselves are killed. 

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Filmography

50 credits
2010s 7 credits
2016
Westworld as Ivan
TV ★ 8.0
2014
Movie ★ 6.4
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Banana Perp
TV ★ 8.2
2011
Priest as Husband
Movie ★ 5.9
2011
Movie ★ 6.8
2011
Grimm as Al the Mechanic
TV ★ 8.3
2010
Venus & Vegas as Carmine
Movie ★ 4.1
2000s 16 credits
2009
The Forgotten as Frank Breen
TV ★ 6.1
2009
Dark Blue as Billy
TV ★ 6.9
2009
Lie to Me as Masked Man #1
TV ★ 7.9
2008
Movie ★ 5.2
2008
Movie ★ 6.5
2008
True Blood as Chuck
TV ★ 7.6
2007
Movie ★ 6.8
2007
Mr. Brooks as Pick-Up Driver
Movie ★ 6.9
2006
Heroes as Gael Cruz
TV ★ 7.4
2003
Movie ★ 7.2
2003
NCIS as Jeremiah Ness
TV ★ 7.6
2002
CSI: Miami as Scream
TV ★ 7.7
2002
CSI: Miami as Bobby Sims
TV ★ 7.7
2001
The Division as Gary Willets
TV ★ 7.1
2000
The Patriot as Postrider
Movie ★ 7.2
2000
TV ★ 7.6
Crew Credits
2020s 1 credit
2024
Movie ★ 6.8
2010s 5 credits
2017
Movie ★ 7.3
2016
Colony Stunt Double
TV ★ 6.9
2013
The Call Stunt Double
Movie ★ 6.8
2013
The Call Stunt Coordinator
Movie ★ 6.8
2011
The Roommate Stunt Double
Movie ★ 5.4
2000s 14 credits
2008
Movie ★ 5.9
2007
Beowulf Stunts
Movie ★ 5.9
2005
Cursed Stunts
Movie ★ 5.4
2005
TV ★ 8.1
2005
Ghost Whisperer Stunt Double
TV ★ 8.1
2004
House Stunts
TV ★ 8.6
2003
Movie ★ 7.2
2002
Movie ★ 6.2
2002
Rose Red Stunts
TV ★ 6.8
2001
Movie ★ 7.2
2001
Movie ★ 6.9
2001
Movie ★ 5.9
2000
Movie ★ 7.2
2000
TV ★ 7.6
1990s 6 credits
1999
Movie ★ 7.0
1998
Movie ★ 6.8
1998
V.I.P. Stunts
TV ★ 5.3
1997
TV ★ 8.1
1994
Ed Wood Stunts
Movie ★ 7.5
1991
Movie ★ 6.2
1980s 1 credit
1988
Movie ★ 5.8