Kevin B. Ploth, born March 19, 1972, in New York City, is a multifaceted U.S. Army veteran, filmmaker, writer, actor, and chef. A lifelong New Yorker and Bronx resident, he is a proud father of three. Influenced by his parents—his mother, Liz (M. Raynor) Ploth, a Broadway producer during its Golden Age, and his father, Bruce M. Ploth, a photographer and Vietnam-era Naval School of Photography alumnus—Kevin pursued a career in entertainment. He studied at West Virginia Wesleyan and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, becoming the youngest member of organizations like PART, PALP, and the Drama Guild in the early 1990s. As COO of ARTIMIS Theatrical Productions LLC, a veteran-run company, he prioritizes hiring veterans and first responders. His creative work includes writing and directing award-winning projects like The Giant and the documentary This Stitching Will Last. A SAG-AFTRA member and published author, Kevin’s military service as a veteran shapes his commitment to storytelling and advocacy for veterans and first responders.