By Dalton Lee, Baldwin Wallace ’11

Known for being one of the most prestigious awards in the film and television industry, The Screen Actors Guild Awards celebrated its 27th ceremony this past year. For alumni of the Kappa Chapter in Kentucky, one notable nominee may sound familiar. Kyle Weishaar, Kentucky ’03 was nominated alongside the stunt ensemble for their work on the 2020 Disney hit, Mulan. This live-action remake and its talented stunt team garnered a SAG nomination for Outstanding Action Performance. No stranger to the SAG Awards, Weishaar and his stunt ensemble from the 2011 film, X-Men: First Class received a nomination in the same category during the 2012 ceremony.

*Image taken from People Magazine article featuring Kyle Weishaar and Laura Wiggins (2018)*

With a flourishing career that spans over the last decade, fellow alumni, their families, and friends can see more of Weishaar’s work in notable hits like the 2021 film Don’t Look Up, John Wick: Chapter 3- Parabellum, and two separate collaborations with the Marvel Cinematic Universe—Thor: The Dark World and Wandavision. Career achievements are far from the only cause of celebration in the life of Kyle Weishaar; he and his wife, Laura Wiggins, welcomed their first child into the world earlier this year. Weishaar and Wiggins, a successful actor in her own right, most notably known for her role in Shameless, both have projects slated to release in the coming years. With new additions to the family and thriving careers, we send our best to the couple and wish them continued success and happiness.

*Weishaar at the Kappa Centennial Celebration.*

Weishaar, staying loyal to his college and his chapter, recently attended Kappa’s Centennial Celebration and House Unveiling this past October.