Biography
Gary Kemp was born in Islington, London in October 1959. On his 10th birthday, he got his first guitar from his parents. In the 70s, he and his younger brother, Martin Kemp, went to learn drama at Anna Scher's acting school. Then, in 1978, Gary Kemp formed "The Makers". After Richard Miller left, his brother replaced him on bass. That's when Gary changed the name to Spandau Ballet. Spandau's break came in March 1980 when they were filmed for a documentary on ITV. When the documentary was broadcast, the record companies were bursting out of their ears. They chose to sign to Chrysalis, as they were offered the most money. For 10 years, they had hits like "To Cut a Long Story Short" (1980), "Chant No. 1 (I don't need this pressure on)" (1981), "True" (1983), "Gold" (1983), "Only When You Leave" (1984) and "Through the Barricades" (1986). After Spandau Ballet completed a tour in 1987, Gary and Martin decided to go into acting once again. They auditioned for the part in The Krays (1990) and, in 1989, they played "Ronald" and "Reggie". Soon afterwards this, Spandau Ballet would split. During the '90s, Gary continued to act, most notably playing a part in The Bodyguard (1992). In 1999, Gary was involved in a court battle over £1,000,000 royalties against John Keeble, Steve Norman and Tony Hadley, his 3 other bandmates. Gary won the case. However, in March 2009, all 5 members of Spandau Ballet called a truce, and they announced on the HMS Belfast in London that they would be reuniting for a world tour later in the year.
Filmography
all 41
Movies 29
self 20
TV Shows 12
Narrator 1
The Kemps: All Gold (2023)
Blitzed! (2021)
The Kemps: All True (2020)
Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets - Live At The Roundhouse (2020)
TV Story Superstar (2020)
Smashing Hits! The 80's Pop Map of Britain & Ireland (2018)
Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism (2015)
Assassin (2015)
Spandau Ballet: True Gold (2014)
Soul Boys of the Western World (2014)
Art Is... (2013)
The Rapture (2010)
Spandau Ballet: The Reformation Tour 2009 - Live at the O2 (2010)
Spandau Ballet - Gold: The Best Video of (2008)
Songbook (2008)
The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007)
The One Show (2006)
African Megaflyover (2005)
The Band Aid Story (2004)
Murder Investigation Team (2003)
Dog Eat Dog (2001)
The New Romantics: A Fine Romance (2001)
Murder in Mind (2001)
Where Are They Now? (1999)
Dead Man's Girl (1998)
Take Out the Beast (1995)
Magic Hunter (1994)
Killing Zoe (1993)
The Bodyguard (1992)
The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
Papa Marriage (1992)
Ice Pawn (1992)
Spandau Ballet: Live from the N.E.C. (1990)
The Krays (1990)
Spandau Ballet: Live from the N.E.C. (1986)
Casualty (1986)
Live Aid (1985)
Wogan (1982)
Champs-Elysées (1982)
Hide and Seek (1972)
Never Go with Strangers (1971)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1959-10-16 (64 years old)
Birth NameGary James Kemp
Birth PlaceLondon, United Kingdom
RelationshipsSadie Frost (1988-01-01 - 1995-01-01)
SiblingsMartin Kemp
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsSpandau Ballet
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