Osric Chau
A Vancouver-born actor and martial artist who broke ground as a relatable, tech-savvy hero in genre television.
Born 1986 (age 40)·Canadian actor and martial artist·Birthday: July 20·Millennials
Biography
Osric Chau built his path through discipline and chance. A dedicated martial artist from childhood, he competed internationally in wushu before a serendipitous meeting at a tournament led him to acting. His breakthrough came not with fists, but with brains, as Kevin Tran on 'Supernatural'. Chau brought a grounded, earnest humanity to the show's expansive mythology, making Kevin—a prophet who communicated with angels via laptop—an instant fan favorite. This role established his niche: the intelligent, often overwhelmed young man navigating extraordinary circumstances. He later brought a similar everyman charm to the DC Universe as Ryan Choi, a version of The Atom, and dove into the chaotic world of 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency'. Beyond acting, Chau is a prolific content creator, using his YouTube channel to connect directly with fans, share filmmaking projects, and showcase his martial arts prowess, crafting a career defined by authentic engagement.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Osric was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Osric Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Osric's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Kevin Tran across multiple seasons of the long-running series 'Supernatural', becoming a pivotal character in its angelic storylines.
- Played Ryan Choi, a successor to Ray Palmer as The Atom, in the Arrowverse series 'The Flash' and 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' crossover.
- Co-founded the production company Three37 Media, creating independent film and digital content.
- Earned a black belt in Wushu and represented Canada in international martial arts competitions.
Did You Know?
He was offered a role in 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' but had to turn it down due to his commitment to 'Supernatural'.
Chau is fluent in English and Cantonese.
He taught himself video editing and visual effects, skills he uses for his personal YouTube channel and projects.
He performed most of his own stunts and fight choreography on 'Supernatural'.
“I didn't plan to act; I was a martial artist who got cast as a prophet.”
