Robbie G. K. from Heated Rivalry: Facts about the Star of Romantic TV
13 january 2026 в 00:13
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The series «Heated Rivalry» is changing the game in the world of romantic television, and while the show’s main stars, Hudson Williams and Connor Story, have become the new darlings of Hollywood, Robbie Graham-Kuntz, better known as Robbie G.K., has also gained significant popularity. This Canadian actor plays the role of Kip Grady, a fan favorite and the only main character who is not a hockey player. His relationship with Scott Hunter (Francois Arnaud) develops throughout the first season.
Here are five facts about Robbie.
Robbie’s professional journey began at the age of 13 when he landed the role of Kurt von Trapp in the musical «The Sound of Music» at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Hailing from Port Credit, Ontario, he studied musical theatre at the Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto.
Although fans adore him as Kip Grady, Robbie initially auditioned for the role of Scott in «Heated Rivalry». He even grew a mustache and got a mullet haircut for the audition, as he told Variety in December 2025.
«I think living in Canada, I have a stereotypical view of hockey and the kind of people who play the sport», - he explained. «I had a mullet haircut and a mustache».
Although Robbie did not get the role of Scott, the show’s creator Jacob Tierney offered him the part of Kip. After a chemistry read with Francois, Robbie was confident that he was right for the role of Scott.
In 2023, Robbie chose the professional name «G.K». instead of his real name Graham-Kuntz.
While «Heated Rivalry» is Robbie’s most well-known role, he has also appeared in numerous other series and films. He played Charlie in «The Next Step», - Wes in «The Stanley Dynamic», - Tempo 3 in «Utopia Falls», - Riley in «Overcompensating», - and most recently, Deputy Christopher Whitley in «Sheriff Country».
In film, Robbie has appeared in «Antisocial 2», - «Full Out», - «Golden Boys», - «Marry F**k Kill», - and «The House Call».
Acting is a priority for Robbie, but he also finds time to play rugby
The series «Heated Rivalry» is changing the game in the world of romantic television, and while the show’s main stars, Hudson Williams and Connor Story, have become the new darlings of Hollywood, Robbie Graham-Kuntz, better known as Robbie G.K., has also gained significant popularity. This Canadian actor plays the role of Kip Grady, a fan favorite and the only main character who is not a hockey player. His relationship with Scott Hunter (Francois Arnaud) develops throughout the first season.
Here are five facts about Robbie.
Robbie’s professional journey began at the age of 13 when he landed the role of Kurt von Trapp in the musical «The Sound of Music» at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Hailing from Port Credit, Ontario, he studied musical theatre at the Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto.
Although fans adore him as Kip Grady, Robbie initially auditioned for the role of Scott in «Heated Rivalry». He even grew a mustache and got a mullet haircut for the audition, as he told Variety in December 2025.
«I think living in Canada, I have a stereotypical view of hockey and the kind of people who play the sport», - he explained. «I had a mullet haircut and a mustache».
Although Robbie did not get the role of Scott, the show’s creator Jacob Tierney offered him the part of Kip. After a chemistry read with Francois, Robbie was confident that he was right for the role of Scott.
In 2023, Robbie chose the professional name «G.K». instead of his real name Graham-Kuntz.
While «Heated Rivalry» is Robbie’s most well-known role, he has also appeared in numerous other series and films. He played Charlie in «The Next Step», - Wes in «The Stanley Dynamic», - Tempo 3 in «Utopia Falls», - Riley in «Overcompensating», - and most recently, Deputy Christopher Whitley in «Sheriff Country».
In film, Robbie has appeared in «Antisocial 2», - «Full Out», - «Golden Boys», - «Marry F**k Kill», - and «The House Call».
Acting is a priority for Robbie, but he also finds time to play rugby
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