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William Kempe ( c. 1560 – c. 1603), commonly referred to as Will Kemp, was an English actor and dancer who specialised in comic roles. He was best known as one of the original stage actors in early dramas by William Shakespeare, and roles associated with his name may have included the comic creation Falstaff.
Will Kempe is a Bermudian-born actor who starred in Whit Stillman's "Metropolitan" and other films and TV shows. See his biography, photos, videos, credits and contact info on IMDb.
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William Kempe (born c. 1560—died c. 1603) was one of the most famous clowns of the Elizabethan era. Much of his reputation as a clown grew from his work as a member of the Chamberlain’s Men ( c. 1594–99), of which he was part of the original company. Kempe was also renowned as a dancer of jigs.
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Learn about the life and career of William Kempe, one of the most beloved clowns in the Elizabethan theatre. Find out how he acted in many of Shakespeare's plays, why he left the Chamberlain's Men, and what he did in his famous morris dance.
William Kemp (born 29 June 1977) is an English actor and dancer. His stage names are Will and James Dean of Ballet.
YearTitleRoleNotes2024Paging Mr. DarcySamuel LeeTelevision film (Hallmark Channel)2023A Not So Royal ChristmasAdamTelevision film2023The Dancing Detective: A Deadly TangoSebastian MooreTelevision film ( Hallmark Movies & ...2022Jolly Good ChristmasDavid BurnsideTelevision film (Hallmark Channel)Will Kemp. Actor: Reign. Will Kemp comes from an English family, including one brother and one sister. His father is a graphic designer and his mother is a former model. At age nine, Will's mother suggested that he take up a new hobby and attend dance classes. Dancing turned out to be his God-given talent!
90K Followers, 3,407 Following, 1,276 Posts - Will Kemp (@iamwillkemp) on Instagram: "Actor & Snakey-Hipped Human. Also on Twitter.
