Kent started his career as an actor. It wasn't long before he booked a number of roles while living in Vancouver. Most notable include his role as "Jack" in the indie feature film John Apple Jack. The film went on to grace the screens of numerous film festivals all over the world. It was however at the California Independent Film Festival (CAIFF) where Kent was nominated alongside Oscar winner, Richard Dreyfus, for a best-actor award in a lead role for his portrayal of Jack.