Kevin McGarry's life journey began in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada, where he was born. His introduction to the world of acting was an unexpected turn of events, which started as early as his freshman year in high school. While mistakenly enrolling in a 12th grade theater class, McGarry unexpectedly discovered a profound passion for acting, which would ultimately shape the course of his career.
After completing his secondary education, McGarry pursued higher education, enrolling at George Brown College, where he earned a degree in Creative Writing in 2007. Additionally, he attended Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, to study Theatre Arts, and later honed his craft at the Pro Actors Lab in Toronto.
Kevin McGarry's professional journey commenced in 2006. His breakthrough role arrived in 2015, when he landed the part of Dr. Timothy Hudson in the television series Open Heart. Throughout the 2010s, McGarry's career flourished, with notable appearances in films such as Saw 3D (2010). He also secured a string of television roles, including his portrayal of Mitch Cutty in Heartland (2007) and Nathan Grant in When Hope Calls (2019) and When Calls the Heart (2014).