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Will Knightley | |
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Born | London, England | 23 April 1946
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) |
Will Knightley (born 23 April 1946) is an English television and stage actor. [1]
He has primarily worked on the stage, and is a founding member of London's Half Moon Theatre. [2] [3] In addition to acting, he has performed voice-over work. He has had TV stints in The Bill, A Touch of Frost, Midsomer Murders and various adverts. [4] In 2009, he appeared in the BBC drama A Short Stay in Switzerland. [5]
In 2004, he appeared on the British series Rosemary & Thyme in the episode "Orpheus in the Undergrowth" as character Jeremy Pearson. [6] He is the father of composer Caleb Knightley (b. 1979) and Two-Time Academy Award-nominated actress Keira Knightley (b. 1985). [7]
Year | Title | Role | Company | Director | Notes |
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1971 | Confessions of a Justified Sinner | Friend, Officer | Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh | Richard Eyre | Edinburgh International Festival |
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Will Knightley | |
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Born | London, England | 23 April 1946
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) |
Will Knightley (born 23 April 1946) is an English television and stage actor. [1]
He has primarily worked on the stage, and is a founding member of London's Half Moon Theatre. [2] [3] In addition to acting, he has performed voice-over work. He has had TV stints in The Bill, A Touch of Frost, Midsomer Murders and various adverts. [4] In 2009, he appeared in the BBC drama A Short Stay in Switzerland. [5]
In 2004, he appeared on the British series Rosemary & Thyme in the episode "Orpheus in the Undergrowth" as character Jeremy Pearson. [6] He is the father of composer Caleb Knightley (b. 1979) and Two-Time Academy Award-nominated actress Keira Knightley (b. 1985). [7]
Year | Title | Role | Company | Director | Notes |
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1971 | Confessions of a Justified Sinner | Friend, Officer | Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh | Richard Eyre | Edinburgh International Festival |