Kavan Joel Smith (born May 6, 1970) is a Canadian actor known for playing Major Evan Lorne in Stargate Atlantis and Stargate SG-1, as Agent Jed Garrity in The 4400, and as Leland Coulter in When Calls the Heart.

[2] Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Smith was raised by his father after his parents divorced.

[3][4] In Stargate: Atlantis, Smith appeared in 29 episodes as the recurring character Major Evan Lorne.

He has also guest-starred in numerous television shows including Supernatural, Smallville, Sanctuary, Tru Calling, Battlestar Galactica, Outer Limits, Human Target, and The Twilight Zone.

In addition to acting, Kavan has also narrated the Canadian-made documentaries Combat School and Jetstream.