Kevin Zegers

Personal context

Summary

Kevin Zegers is a Canadian actor known for Air Bud, Transamerica, Gossip Girl, and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. His work ranges from family and genre films to roles involving queer and transgender characters. In discussing his portrayal of gay character Alec Lightwood, he said he welcomed the chance to show a strong, dignified gay lead and hoped the role might shift viewers’ perceptions and help young people who were uncomfortable coming out. He has also supported charitable events for children; no public record of party campaigning or broader political activism is established.