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Will Knightley | |
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Born | Kevin William Knightley 23 April 1946 London, England |
Nationality | English |
Alma mater | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1969–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 2, including Keira Knightley |
Relatives | James Righton (Son-in-law) |
Kevin William Knightley [1] (born 23 April 1946) is an English television and stage actor. [2]
Knightley was born on April 23, 1946 in London, England. [1]
He has primarily worked on the stage, and is a founding member of London's Half Moon Theatre. [3] [4] In addition to acting, he has performed voice-over work. He has had TV appearances in The Bill , A Touch of Frost , Midsomer Murders and various adverts. [5] In 2009, he appeared in the BBC drama A Short Stay in Switzerland . [6]
In 2004, he appeared on the British series Rosemary & Thyme in the episode "Orpheus in the Undergrowth" as character Jeremy Pearson. [7] He is the father of composer Caleb Knightley (b. 1979) and actress Keira Knightley (b. 1985). [8]
Knightley married Scottish playwright Sharman Macdonald in 1976, together they have 2 children, including actress Keira Knightley. [1]