'Grey's Anatomy's' Kevin McKidd: Actor. Director. Scotch Distillery Worker.

Before becoming an actor, Kevin McKidd worked in a distillery, toiled as a coppersmith and studied engineering at the University of Edinburgh in his native Scotland.

Then the acting bug bit, he became a drama major and went on to a successful career in television, radio, stage and film. He even performed as a member of a Scottish comedy troupe.

As rewarding as the experience has been for him in growing a new skill, it has also helped him as an actor.

"I think even more, I've learned about story structure and what the overall picture is that we're trying to create with the episodes," says McKidd, currently in his sixth season on "Grey's." "I think I realize more quickly what is required of me as an actor when I'm on set just being an actor. So I think it really helped me acting wise as well."

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'Grey's Anatomy's' Kevin McKidd: Actor. Director. Scotch Distillery Worker.