Robbie G.K.

Robbie G.K.
Graham-Kuntz in 2026
Born (1996-07-25) July 25, 1996 (age 30)
Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • dancer
Years active2008 (2008)–present
Known forHeated Rivalry
Utopia Falls

Robbie Graham-Kuntz (born July 25, 1996), known professionally as Robbie G.K., is a Canadian actor, singer, and dancer. He is known for his role as Christopher "Kip" Grady in the 2025 television series Heated Rivalry.

Early life and education

Robbie Graham-Kuntz was born on July 25, 1996, and was raised in Port Credit, Ontario. He began his professional acting career at age 13 when he was cast as Kurt von Trapp in the Mirvish production of The Sound of Music at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

He attended the Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto as a musical theatre major, where he trained in acting, singing, and dance.

Career

Graham-Kuntz began his on-screen career in 2013 as Charlie in the Canadian teen drama series The Next Step. Following this, he appeared in several Canadian productions, including the gymnastics-themed film Full Out and the horror film Antisocial 2. In 2020, he played the recurring role of Tempo 3 in the Hulu sci-fi musical series Utopia Falls.

In 2023, Graham-Kuntz adopted Robbie G.K. as professional name. He appeared in the film The House Call and the thriller Marry F*** Kill. In 2025, he appeared in the American comedy drama television series Overcompensating and the police procedural drama television series Sheriff Country. That year, he was also cast in the role of smoothie-shop barista Christopher "Kip" Grady in the Canadian sports romance television series Heated Rivalry, based on Canadian writer Rachel Reid's Game Changers book series.

Personal life

Graham-Kuntz plays rugby for a club in Vancouver and has played with the Charlottetown Rugby Football Club.

His grandfather is a Grey Cup champion.

Acting credits

Film

Year Title Role Ref.
2015 Antisocial 2 Joey
Full Out Adam
2016 Golden Boys Young Dylan
2023 Marry F*** Kill Simon Carpenter
The House Call Joey
TBA Sundowning †

Television

Key
† Denotes television productions that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013–2014 The Next Step Charlie 12 episodes
2017 The Stanley Dynamic Wes Episode: "The Stanley Mascot"
2020 Utopia Falls Tempo 3 10 episodes
2021 The Community Players Dean Episode: "The Curse"
2025 Overcompensating Riley 3 episodes
Sheriff Country Deputy Chris Whitley 2 episodes
2025–present Heated Rivalry Christopher "Kip" Grady 3 episodes
TBA Meatballs † TBA

Theatre

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2008 The Sound of Music Kurt von Trapp Toronto, Ontario
2014 The Nutcracker Courtier
2015 Alice Through the Looking Glass Lion Charlottetown, PEI
2016 Mamma Mia! Ensemble / Pepper
2017 Anne of Green Gables: The Musical Willie Boulter
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Benjamin Hamilton, Ontario
2018 The House of Martin Guerre Phillipe Charlottetown, PEI
2024 Medea, the Musical Argonaut Hamilton, Ontario

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations received by Robbie G.K.
Award Year Category Nominated Work Result Ref.
ACTRA Toronto Awards 2026 Members' Choice Series Ensemble Heated Rivalry Won
Gold Derby TV Awards Ensemble of the Year Won
Drama Supporting Actor Nominated
  1. ↑ The listed year refers to the date of the ceremony, not necessarily the year in which the work was released/premiered.

References

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