Actor / Director Profile

Born in Wrexham, UK, from Barbados heritage, Adrian Holmes, the eldest of three boys, moved to Vancouver at age 5 and now makes Vancouver and Los Angeles his home.His career began with a wide range of roles on Fringe, Supernatural, and Battlestar Galactica. His portrayal of "Basqat" has also been a fan favorite from the long running series, "Smallville." In 2004, Holmes received a Leo nomination (Canadian Emmy's) for his work in the series "The Collector."In 2010, Holmes appeared opposite Halle Berry as her love interest "Clifton" in "Frankie and Alice." The film, which had a limited release, went on to be nominated for a Golden Globe and win two Image Awards including "Best Film."The following year he demonstrated his mastery of dialects in the feature "Red Riding Hood." Directed by "Twilight's" Catherine Hardwick, the film brought Holmes to international recognition and allowed him the privilege of working opposite one of his favorite actors, seasoned vet Gary Oldman.Holmes will be seen next with Matt Damon and Jodie Foster in the feature "Elysium." The project, directed by "District 9's" Neill Blomkamp, is slated for release in 2013.When in between projects, Holmes goal is to give back. He actively volunteers with many organizations, especially those involving children. His intention is to give inspiration and hope so others too can recognize and have the tools to achieve their dreams.