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Gary Kemp

Gary Kemp

Highest Rated: 82% The Krays (1990)

Lowest Rated: 36% Killing Zoe (1994)

Birthday: Oct 16, 1959

Birthplace: London, England, UK

Best known as the guitarist and songwriter for the English pop band Spandau Ballet, Gary Kemp has also carved out a small but noteworthy career as an actor. His first major role came in 1990, when he was cast alongside his brother and bandmate, Martin Kemp, in "The Krays." The film, based on true events, recounted the exploits of twin-brother ruthless crime lords Ronald and Reggie Kray in 1960's London. Gary Kemp received critical praise for his savage, violent portrayal of Ronnie Kemp. Kemp followed up "The Krays" with what remains one of his more recognizable film roles, publicist Sy Spector in the 1992 smash "The Bodyguard." The Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner romantic vehicle would gross over $400 million worldwide, making it easily one of Kemp's highest grossing films. Alas, Kemp has not yet been able to duplicate the mainstream success of "The Bodyguard." He would go on to appear in the 1993 crime thriller "Killing Zoe," the 2001 comedy "Dog Eat Dog," and 2010's "The Rapture," as well as other supporting roles. One of his more intriguing projects was 2008's "Karma Magnet," a 20-minute short which his brother Martin directed. The sibling collaboration features Gary as Joel Manners, a celebrity chef with extraordinary luck, or karma, as it were. Believing that the only way to extend his good karma to his family is by killing himself, Joel considers jumping off a building.

Highest rated movies

82% The Krays
72% Soul Boys of the Western World
38% The Bodyguard
36% Killing Zoe

Photos

Gary Kemp Martin Kemp, Gary Kemp at arrivals for SOUL BOYS OF THE WESTERN WORLD Premiere, IFC Center Theatre, New York, NY April 29, 2015. Photo By: Derek Storm/Everett Collection Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, Tony Hadley, Steve Norman, John Keeble at arrivals for SOUL BOYS OF THE WESTERN WORLD Premiere, IFC Center Theatre, New York, NY April 29, 2015. Photo By: Derek Storm/Everett Collection SOUL BOYS OF THE WESTERN WORLD, Spandau Ballet at Live Aid, Steve Norman, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, John Keeble, Tony Hadley, 2014. ©Copyright Wellingmax Ltd/Madman Entertainment SOUL BOYS OF THE WESTERN WORLD, Spandau Ballet at Live Aid, Steve Norman, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, John Keeble, Tony Hadley, 2014. ©Copyright Wellingmax Ltd/Madman Entertainment SOUL BOYS OF THE WESTERN WORLD, Spandau Ballet at Live Aid, Steve Norman, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, John Keeble, Tony Hadley, 2014. ©Copyright Wellingmax Ltd/Madman Entertainment SOUL BOYS OF THE WESTERN WORLD, Martin Kemp, Steve Norman, and Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet, 2014. ©Copyright Wellingmax Ltd/Madman Entertainment SOUL BOYS OF THE WESTERN WORLD, Martin Kemp, Steve Norman, and Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet, 2014. ©Copyright Wellingmax Ltd/Madman Entertainment SOUL BOYS OF THE WESTERN WORLD, Martin Kemp, Steve Norman, and Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet, 2014. ©Copyright Wellingmax Ltd/Madman Entertainment KRAYS, Martin Kemp, Gary Kemp, 1990 THE KRAYS, from left: Gary Kemp, Billie Whitelaw, Martin Kemp 1990. ©Miramax THE KRAYS, from left: Martin Kemp, Gary Kemp, 1990. ©Miramax THE KRAYS, from left: Martin Kemp, Michael Balfour (back), Gary Kemp, 1990. ©Miramax THE KRAYS, Gary Kemp, Billie Whitelaw, Martin Kemp, 1990, (c)Miramax THE KRAYS, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, 1990, (c)Miramax THE KRAYS, Gary Kemp, director Peter Medak, Martin Kemp, 1990, ©Miramax / THE KRAYS, Gary Kemp (center), 1990, (c)Miramax THE KRAYS, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, 1990, (c)Miramax THE KRAYS, Gary Kemp (seated), Martin Kemp (r.), 1990, (c)Miramax THE KRAYS, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, (center) 1990, (c)Miramax

Filmography

Movies

Credit
No Score Yet No Score Yet Blitzed! Unknown (Character) - 2021
No Score Yet 16% Assassin John Alberts (Character) - 2014
No Score Yet No Score Yet When Bette Met Mae Chuck (Character) - 2014
72% 58% Soul Boys of the Western World Unknown (Character) - 2014
No Score Yet No Score Yet American Daylight Unknown (Character) - 2004
No Score Yet 50% Dog Eat Dog Jesus (Character) - 2001
No Score Yet No Score Yet Stories From the Edge Unknown (Character) - 1996
36% 64% Killing Zoe Oliver (Character) $30.6K 1994
No Score Yet No Score Yet Magic Hunter Max (Character) $3.5K 1994
No Score Yet No Score Yet Paper Marriage Aidan Carey (Character) - 1993
38% 64% The Bodyguard Sy Spector (Character) $61.0K 1992
82% 80% The Krays Ronald Kray (Character) $1.6M 1990

TV

Credit
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Great Songwriters Self 2022
No Score Yet No Score Yet Casualty Unknown (Character) 2011