Kevin Bernhardt

Kevin Bernhardt
Born
Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
OccupationsScreenwriter, producer, actor
Years active1985–present
SpouseApollonia Kotero (1987–1997)

Kevin Bernhardt is an American screenwriter, actor and producer. He started acting on television, with contract roles on Dynasty in 1989 and General Hospital (1985–1986). Subsequently he appeared in various films, until the mid-1990s when he focused on writing.

Early life and education

Bernhardt was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, where he was adopted by Navy Damage Control Officer 'Red' and wife Beverly. After completing bachelor's degrees in Economics and Drama he went to Los Angeles in January 1984.

Filmography

Year Title Writer Producer
1995 The Immortals Yes Yes
1997 Top of the World No Yes
Natural Enemy Yes No
1998 Sweepers story No
1999 Diplomatic Siege Yes No
Turbulence 2: Fear of Flying Yes No
Jill Rips Yes No
2000 Amazing Grace No Yes
2005 Virginia Yes No
2006 Peaceful Warrior Yes No
2010 Elephant White Yes No
2015 Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman No Executive
Ghoul No Executive
2017 The Shanghai Job Yes No
2018 Shiner Yes No
2019 Cliffs of Freedom Yes No
2020 Echo Boomers Yes Executive
2021 Best Sellers No Executive
2022 Medieval No Executive

In development

Project Credit Ref.
Angel of Florence and Normandie Screenwriter
The Bangkok 6 Screenwriter
Ben & Mei Screenwriter, Producer
Black Sunday Screenwriter
Catgut Screenwriter
The Dove Screenwriter
Lookalikes Screenwriter
The Man Who Would be King Screenwriter
Only in America Screenwriter
Return From Tomorrow Screenwriter
Twilight's Last Gleaming Screenwriter
Upon This Rock Screenwriter
Yakudoshi: Age of Calamity Screenwriter

Uncredited revisions

Unproduced projects

Year Title Description Ref.
2000s Johnny Frankenstein A contemporary take on the "Frankenstein" tale.
The Charm School An adaptation of the Nelson DeMille novel of the same name.
Coup D'Etat A script co-written with Abel Ferrara that was to be produced by Franchise Pictures
Jax of Heart aka Mandrake A modern day action-adventure that that Mimi Leder would have directed; the project was initially based on the comic strip character Mandrake the Magician.
2010s The Genesis Code An adaptation of the John Case book of the same name
Pretty Boy Floyd A biopic of the legendary outlaw that Wayne Kramer was set to direct for Myriad Pictures
Joe Serial Killer A comedy that would have been directed by Dale Melgaard

Other credits

Year Title Role
2000 Agent Red Original Screenplay
2002 Trapped Additional Material
2010 Lifted Special Thanks
2018 Kingdom Come: Deliverance Story Consultant
2019 Chance Special Thanks
2022 Medieval Writing Supervisor
2025 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Story Consultant

Special thanks

Acting roles

Film

Year Film Role Notes
1985 Le feu sous la peau Raphael
1987 Kick or Die Don Potter
1988 Counterforce Sutherland
1989 Midnight Warrior Nick Branca
1992 Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth J.P Monroe
1993 Beauty School Colt
Treacherous Damon Vasquez
1995 The Immortals Billy Knox
1997 Top of the World Dean
2017 Hate Crime Tom Brown
2018 Shiner Happy McBride
2022 Medieval Captain Martin

Television

Year Show Role Notes
1984–1986 General Hospital Frisco Jones, Kevin O'Connor 15 episodes as Frisco Jones, 310 episodes as Kevin O'Connor
1989 Dynasty Father Tanner McBride
Superboy Dr. Byron Shelley
1993 Dark Dreams Bart TV Movie

References

  1. ↑ "Kevin Bernhardt". www.hollywood.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2008. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Masterclass with Kevin Bernhardt, writer of "Elephant White," "S.M.A.R.T Chase" and "Medieval"". www.youtube.com. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Grant, James. "General Hospital's Kevin Bernhardt Is Apollonia's Current Prince". PEOPLE.com. People Magazine. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  4. ↑ Passalacqua, Connie (June 7, 1984). "Bernhardt running on the fast track". Eau Claire Leader Telegram. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
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  8. 1 2 "Films". www.danielcouts.com. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
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  13. ↑ "Lookalikes". www.m2ment.com. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
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  17. ↑ "Upon This Rock". www.filmindependent.org. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Yakudoshi: Age of Calamity". www.m2ment.com. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
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  28. ↑ "Christensen cracks 'Code'". Variety. May 7, 2010. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  29. ↑ "Floyd, Bernhardt ready for outlaw pic". Variety. June 25, 2010. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  30. ↑ "Films in Preproduction". www.backstage.com. November 25, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  31. ↑ "Captured". www.dolph-ultimate.com. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
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  36. ↑ Bonderoff, Jason (1987). Soap Opera Babylon. Perigee Books. p. 59. ISBN 9780399512919. Retrieved January 19, 2019.