Will Kempe (actor)

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Will Kempe
Born (1963-12-19) December 19, 1963 (age 58)
OccupationActor
Years active1990–present

Will Kempe (born December 19, 1963) is a Bermudian film and television actor.

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Early life, family and education

Born and raised on the island of Bermuda, Kempe was later educated in England. His father was William Kempe, a founding partner of Bermuda's Appleby, Spurling & Kempe law firm.

Career

Kempe made his debut in the role of the caddish Rick Von Sloneker in the 1990 film Metropolitan . He has appeared on television in several series.

Selected filmography


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