Here are some of the KD Studio alumni who have let us know of their success. If you are a former student and would like to have your most recent work posted here, please send us a note. We would love to hear from you.
Julio has appeared in Queen of the South, NCIS: New Orleans, The Bridge, Narcos, The Walking Dead, Cowboys and Aliens, Bottle Rocket, Three Burials, Sicario and The Mist.
Former KD Studio student, Selena Gomez got her start in show on the kids’ show Barney and Friends. Selena guest starred on the Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana. In 2007, she was cast as the lead for Wizards of Waverly Place, and in 2009 she released her first album Kiss & Tell. Other projects over the years include the 2013 film Spring Breakers and her most recent album Revival, with single “Good for You.” Selena was recently featured as one of Time Magazines “Women Who Are Changing The World” for being the most followed person on Instagram.
KD graduate George Eads will reprise his role as a main character in season two of CBS’ MacGyver. Eads plays Jack Dalton, MacGyver’s partner in the field, and stars alongside Lucas Till and Tristan Mays. Eads previously starred in the hit CBS series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as investigator Nick Stokes.
Chace stars in Amazon Prime’s hit superhero show, The Boys. He also starred in The Covenant. But arguably, his best known role-to-date is the lead in CW’s hit drama, Gossip Girl.
Former KD Studio student, Demi Lovato started as a child actor on Barney & Friends. In 2007, Demi got a part on a short Disney Channel show called As the Bell Rings, and then she landed the starring role of the hit Disney Channel movie Camp Rock. While filming Camp Rock, Demi Lovato began also recording three songs for the film’s soundtrack and has had multiple solo releases since. In 2009, Lovato got the lead in the series Sonny with a Chance, another Disney Channel show. She later became a judge on the television competition show The X Factor from 2012 to 2013. Most recently, Demi released her album “Tell Me You Love Me”.
Musical Theatre graduate, Clinton Greenspan, currently stars as Aladdin in the North American tour of Disney’s Aladdin.
David has been featured in the films Halloween, Deadpool, The Call and Final Fantasy. He has guest starred in TV Series Austin and Ally, Weeds, Hannah Montana, The Wonderful World of Disney, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, 24, Angie Tribeca and voiced Batman: Arkham Origins, Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, TMNT, All Grown Up! and The Wild Thornberrys.
Johnny Wimbrey is an internationally-acclaimed talk show host, #1 best-selling author, and motivational speaker. Johnny has been seen on networks such as E! News, ABC, NBC, FOX NEWS and CBS, most recently featured on the Steve Harvey Show.
Toby’s television work includes Lone Star, Temple Grandin, Friday Night Lights, Kings of the Evening, Comanche Moon, Prison Break , Serving Sara, A Face to Kill For, Walker, Texas Ranger, Two Mothers for Zachary, Dead Man’s Walk. Toby can also be seen in the films: Eye of God, Painted Hero, Space Marines, and Pure Country.
Melinda’s films include Having My Baby, Baghdad Texas, When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, Even Hand, Serving Sara, The Keyman, Impostor, Dr T and the Women, The Operator, Any Given Sunday, Point Blank, Kiss the Girls, The Evening Star, Bottle Rocket, Freeway, Nixon, Natural Born Killers, Heaven & Earth, Born on the Fourth of July. She has also appeared on television onThe President’s Man (TV movie), and had a reoccurring role in Walker, Texas Ranger.
Julie was featured in the films The Obama Effect, Stepmom, Nancy Reilly, A Green Story, and Cheesecake Casserole. She guest starred in TV Series, Dexter, Hot in Cleveland, Grey’s Anatomy, Law & Order, Thieves, That’s So Raven, Joan of Arcadia, Guiding Light, One Life to Live, As the World Turns, with Reoccurring roles in Everybody Hates Chris and All My Children.
KD graduate Kinna McInroe has been working on several exciting projects recently. McInroe acted in the role of Gloria in the Netflix film Deidra and Laney Rob a Train, and has a role in the upcoming film Electric Love. McInroe may be most known for her small but memorable role as Nina in the 1999 hit comedy film Office Space.
Josh is an Acting graduate known for his voice as Majin Buu / Kid Buu / Turban in Dragon Ball Z as well as playing Barney in the hit children’s show Barney and Friends.
Student Comments
Enrolling at KD Studio put me in the Dallas acting community instantly. Nowhere else can you instantly join a network like that. At KD your creative passions are recharged daily: through classes, your classmates, and the incomparable faculty. My understanding of the art and craft of acting has grown in the leaps and bounds; this would not be possible anywhere else, choosing KD was a good decision.
Just like with anything else, you get what you put into this and at the KD you get so much. I’m not just speaking of the acting techniques and skills, you have the possibility of learning so much about life and dealing with people. Here you learn of a whole new world.
This school is totally unique, trust me you will not be disappointed.
The KD program is great for beginners. I came here with little experience and now I have a full resume and complete confidence in myself.
The instructors are the greatest. They make the classes fun and informative. They are very caring about your career. They try to lift your spirits when you’re down. It’s great. I can’t wait to see what 2nd semester is like.
Who ever said that there was an age limit on enrolling in an acting school? There is an actor in everyone, all you have to do is get the training, and believe me, it’s worth it.
Learning never felt so fun!
Before I came to KD I had no clue about the industry. Now I have the confidence and knowledge to start a successful career.
The best thing about KD Studio is an instant network! It’s all real, everything we do is geared toward one thing, getting a job. The teachers hold nothing back and that is exactly what we need.
KD Conservatory is fantastic. From the moment you walk in the doors clueless about what lies ahead of you, to the moment you’re leaving well equipped and prepared for the entertainment industry.. KD is there for you. What’s great is from the relationships built in your time there, the teachers and administrative staff continue to support you after you’re long gone and out working. Great group of peers, great atmosphere. It’s so worth it if Acting, Musical Theatre, or Motion Picture Production is what you’ve been called to do.
I graduated from KD in 2009 and it holds to be the best place I have studied. The teachers and staff are amazing and they are all very knowledgeable about their craft and what they teach. This school is very welcoming and personal. You will grow so much as a person and a performer and meet some amazing people on the way.
Attending KD Conservatory will be one the toughest, most rewarding experiences of your life!
Until I had come to this school, I had never worked so hard in my life. Thank you KD for showing me what I am capable of. Thank you for pushing me past my limits and making me trust my path. This craft is not just about singing cute songs and performing dances for an audience. It’s about telling stories that need to be told to the world, and to generations to come.
The Film program provides students with a wealth of knowledge from working professionals in the industry. Since graduating, I have worked on handfuls of productions in various departments and have never not felt confident that I could fulfill the requirements of any position on set. The instructors at KD are deeply invested in the success of their students on a personal level, and teach relevant, working knowledge via a hands-on approach. I can easily say that had I never attended KD, my career would be nowhere close to where it stands today.
Before I came to KD I had no clue about the industry. Now I have the confidence and knowledge to start a successful career.
This school is totally unique, trust me you will not be disappointed.
