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Kyle Labine

Jonathan Kyle Labine (born April 7, 1983) is a Canadian former actor best known for his early roles in television series such as and , as well as films including Halloween: Resurrection (2002) and (2003). Born in , , Labine grew up in , where he attended Fairview Elementary School and Maple Ridge Secondary School, often balancing education with filming commitments for in . He comes from an acting family; his brothers, and Cameron Labine, are also actors who have appeared in numerous television shows and films. Labine began his career as a in the early 1990s and continued into his early adulthood, accumulating over 30 credits before stepping away from . In 2007, he married Sophie Ann Rooney.

Early life

Family background

Jonathan Kyle Labine was born on April 7, 1983, in , , . His parents, a construction contractor father and a mental-health worker mother, provided a supportive home environment outside the entertainment industry. Labine grew up alongside two brothers who also pursued acting careers: older brother Tyler Labine, born April 29, 1978, best known for his roles in the television series Invasion (2005) and Deadbeat (2014–2016), and younger brother Cameron Labine, who appeared in shows like The X-Files (1993) and the miniseries Little Women (1994). The Labine brothers' shared interest in performing fostered close family dynamics centered on creative pursuits, with all three entering the industry during their youth and occasionally collaborating on projects. The family relocated from Ontario to Maple Ridge, British Columbia, during Labine's childhood, where the brothers attended local schools and continued developing their artistic inclinations in a suburban setting.

Upbringing and education

Kyle Labine grew up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, following his family's move to the area. He attended Fairview Elementary School in Maple Ridge, where he balanced his studies with time spent filming Road to Avonlea in Ontario. Labine completed most of his high school education at Maple Ridge Secondary School, graduating from the same institution as his brother Tyler. His early exposure to acting began in the late 1980s through family videos, in which he collaborated with his brothers Tyler and Cameron using the family's video camera to create short films, alongside local opportunities in the region.

Acting career

Early television roles

Kyle Labine's entry into professional acting occurred during his childhood, with his first notable television role in the Canadian series (1990–1996), where he portrayed the recurring character Davey Keith, a mischievous boy. The production was filmed in , allowing Labine, then a young child from , to balance schooling with on-set work. This role marked his breakthrough in live-action television, showcasing his ability to handle ensemble family dramas rooted in L.M. Montgomery's universe. Concurrently, Labine ventured into voice acting with the animated adaptation of Madeline (1990–1992), providing the voice for Pepito, the bold son of the Spanish ambassador, across multiple episodes. This early exposure to animation highlighted his versatility beyond live-action, contributing to his growing presence in youth-oriented programming. In 1996, Labine appeared in the horror anthology series , playing in the two-part episode "Monster Blood," adapted from R.L. Stine's book, where his character encounters a dangerous, expanding . This guest spot in the popular U.S.-Canadian co-production further solidified his reputation as a capable child performer in genre television, appealing to a wide North American audience. As he transitioned into his early twenties, Labine took on more prominent supporting roles in international series, including Kurt Masters in the sci-fi adventure (2007), a Canadian-French-Belgian co-production set in a post-apocalyptic . He followed this with the role of Otto in the ABC Family miniseries Samurai Girl (2008), a six-episode action-drama about a young woman trained as a . These credits, blending Canadian and U.S. productions, built on his foundational child roles to establish Labine as a reliable in television.

Film roles

Kyle Labine's entry into feature films came during his teenage years, building on his early work to secure supporting roles in comedies and genre pictures. His debut screen role was as Stevie, a young boy entangled in the conflicts of a schoolyard bully, in the 1996 comedy-drama Big Bully, directed by and starring . This appearance marked his transition from to cinema, portraying a character in a story centered on fantasies played out through youthful lenses. In the early , Labine appeared in family-oriented horror-comedies, showcasing his versatility in lighter supernatural fare. He played Dumb Dave, a quirky young adventurer joining friends on a haunted house escapade, in the 2002 film Spooky House, a tale of kids uncovering ghostly secrets in a mysterious mansion. That same year, he had a brief but memorable cameo as a Teen Party Guy in Halloween: Resurrection, the eighth installment in the slasher franchise, where his character attends a deadly virtual reality broadcast gone wrong. Labine's horror credentials expanded with more prominent supporting parts in the mid-2000s. He portrayed Freeburg (also credited as Bill Freeburg), a wisecracking teen victim in the 2003 crossover slasher , which pitted the iconic villains and against each other in a battle for Elm Street supremacy. The following year, he took on the role of Dave, a clever high schooler involved in a SAT heist scheme, in the 2004 teen comedy , alongside and Chris Evans. As Labine matured into young adulthood, his film roles gravitated toward ensemble casts in low-budget thrillers and comedies, often in horror-adjacent genres. In 2006, he appeared as JD in Crossed, a survival thriller about friends fleeing a mysterious contagion in rural Canada. He followed this with the role of Mikey, an enthusiastic snowboarder, in the 2008 snowboarding comedy Shred, a raucous tale of extreme sports mishaps. That year also saw him as Terry in Ogre, a horror-comedy about college students awakening a mythical beast during a forest prank. Later projects included a small part as Co-Worker #1 in the 2011 found-footage thriller 388 Arletta Avenue, depicting a couple stalked through their home. Labine's most recent film role to date was as Deputy Hobbs, a local lawman investigating eerie events, in the 2019 horror anthology Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, adapted from Alvin Schwartz's book series and directed by André Øvredal. Labine has not taken on new acting roles since , as of November 2025. Throughout his film career, Labine demonstrated a progression from child ensemble parts in comedies to adult supporting roles in and genres, reflecting a specialization in genre cinema while maintaining a focus on youthful, relatable characters.

Voice acting and other media

Kyle Labine's voice acting career began in the early , showcasing his versatility in and extending his work beyond live-action and film into and specials. In 1995, he provided the voice for Harry Grimoire, a young sorcerer and descendant of , in the Darkstalkers, which adapted characters from the popular video game franchise and ran for 13 episodes. His performance captured the character's eager magical prowess amid supernatural battles. Earlier that decade, Labine contributed to the animated Christmas special Christopher the Christmas Tree (1993), voicing a supporting role in this family-oriented tale of a pine tree's holiday dreams, directed by Chris Delaney. The project highlighted his early foray into voice-over for children's animation, blending narration with character work alongside talents like Bill Reiter and Babs Chula. Labine's voice work continued into the 2000s with projects that merged live-action and animated elements. In the 2002 TV movie I Was a Teenage Faust, he portrayed Randy while incorporating voice elements for fantastical sequences involving demonic pacts and teen comedy. This role demonstrated his adaptability in hybrid formats, contributing to the film's blend of humor and supernatural themes. Transitioning to video games, Labine lent his voice to the minor character Roux Guard in (2014), a historical action title set during the , where he provided dialogue for templar forces. This credit marked his entry into , enhancing the game's immersive narrative with authentic vocal performances. Beyond voice acting, Labine appeared in supplementary media, including the 2013 documentary Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th, where he discussed his experiences in the horror franchise as Freeburg from . His insights added to the retrospective on the series' production and cultural impact. Other notable credits in diverse media include his role as Mikey in the snowboarding comedy Revenge of the Boarding School Dropouts (2009), a sequel emphasizing culture and extreme sports. Additionally, he portrayed skier Dave Murray in the 2004 TV movie , a dramatized documentary chronicling Canada's ski team and their rebellious spirit. These projects, along with his and work, broadened Labine's career into varied entertainment formats, sustaining his presence in media through the .

Personal life

Marriage and family

Kyle Labine married Sophie Ann Rooney in 2007. The couple has maintained their partnership through 2025, with no public reports of separation. He remains close to his brothers, and Cameron Labine, both actors, with the siblings sharing family traditions rooted in their early collaborative experiences in the entertainment industry, including making home videos as children.

Post-acting activities

Following his portrayal of Deputy Hobbs in the 2019 Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Labine has largely transitioned away from full-time acting, with no major roles credited thereafter. This shift aligns with his involvement in other pursuits, marking a departure from the industry spotlight after a career spanning television, film, and voice work primarily in the 1990s and 2000s. Labine has embraced as a prominent , joining the (PDGA) as an amateur player in 2020 under membership number 145718 and remaining active through 2025. Based in , , he competes in local tournaments, including placing tied for 10th at the 2024 Guelph Royale powered by Prodigy Discs Canada. Additionally, he serves as an ambassador for Prodigy Disc Canada, representing the brand in 2024 and 2025 to promote equipment and events. Beyond sports, Labine engages in spoken word poetry, a passion for which he won a poetry slam competition in Vancouver. Between earlier acting engagements, he supported himself with part-time work such as pizza delivery, reflecting a practical approach to life outside the industry. In recent years, he has balanced these personal interests with family responsibilities, maintaining a low-profile existence centered on non-professional endeavors.

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