Will Knightley
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Will Knightley | |
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| Born | Kevin William Knightley 23 April 1946 London, England |
| Alma mater | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, including Keira |
| Relatives | James Righton (Son-in-law) |
Kevin William Knightley[1] (born 23 April 1946) is an English television and stage actor.[2]
Early life
Knightley was born on April 23, 1946 in London, England.[1]
Career
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]
Personal life
Knightley married Scottish playwright Sharman Macdonald in 1976, together they have 2 children, including actress Keira Knightley.[1]
Selected credits
- EastEnders (2014) as Henry Summerhayes
- A Short Stay in Switzerland (2009) as Dr Jack Turner
- Calendar Girls (2009, stage play)
- Flight Path (2007, stage play)
- Cinderella (2005-6, stage pantomime) as Baron Hardup
- Lone Star Mark Three (2005, stage play)
- The Permanent Way (2005, stage play)
- The Brief (2004, TV series) as Gerry Graham
- Rosemary & Thyme (2004, TV series) as Jeremy Pearson
- The Project (2002, TV movie) as Alan Dunn[9]
- Our God's Country (2002, stage play) as Captain Arthur Phillip
- The School for Scandal (1996-7, stage play) as Sir Peter Teasle
- Woman in Mind (1994, stage play) as Andy
- Hush (1992, stage play) as Colin
- Diplomatic Waves (1989, stage play) as John
- Wild Honey (1984, stage play)
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1982, television serial) as Dr. Mortimer
- Epsom Downs (1977, stage play)
- Afternoon Theatre: Only A Game (1976, radio play)
- Confessions of a Justified Sinner (1971, stage play) as Friend, Officer
References
- ^ a b c "Will Knightley - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "Will Knightley". Archived from the original on 8 February 2018.
- ^ "Will Knightley - Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
- ^ "Will Knightley : Stages of Half Moon". www.stagesofhalfmoon.org.uk.
- ^ "Will Knightley". www.aveleyman.com.
- ^ "A Short Stay in Switzerland (2009)". Archived from the original on 8 February 2018.
- ^ "Rosemary & Thyme - S2 - Episode 3: Orpheus in the Undergrowth". Radio Times.
- ^ Conner, Megan (25 October 2014). "Keira Knightley: 'I used to try to be sensible and good and professional in a way I don't now'". The Guardian.
- ^ "The Project". BFI Screenonline. Archived from the original on 10 October 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
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