Kevin William Knightley (born 23 April 1946) is an English television and stage actor.
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Early life
Knightley was born on April 23, 1946 in London, England.
Career
He has primarily worked on the stage, and is a founding member of London's Half Moon Theatre. 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. In 2009, he appeared in the BBC drama A Short Stay in Switzerland.
In 2004, he appeared on the British series Rosemary & Thyme in the episode "Orpheus in the Undergrowth" as character Jeremy Pearson. He is the father of composer Caleb Knightley (b. 1979) and actress Keira Knightley (b. 1985).
Personal life
Knightley married Scottish playwright Sharman Macdonald in 1976, together they have 2 children, including actress Keira Knightley.
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
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)