Gordon Kennedy (actor)
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Gordon Kennedy (born 22 February 1958) is a Scottish actor. Kennedy grew up in Tranent, East Lothian, and attended George Watson's College in Edinburgh. He then went to the Scottish School of PE at Jordanhill College (now part of the University of Strathclyde).
He first rose to prominence in the sketch show Absolutely and presented the 'original' National Lottery show, alongside Anthea Turner. He has appeared in several dramas, including the role of Sergeant Bruce Hornsby in the BBC drama, Red Cap. He has also appeared in the BBC Scotland soap River City.
From 2006 - 2009 he starred as Little John in all three series of the BBC production of Robin Hood.
Alongside his acting career, Gordon Kennedy is a renowned Rugby Coach of London Wasps Colts in season 11-12. [1][2]
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Acting credits [edit]
Television [edit]
- Being Human (2013) ....Alex's Dad
- Casualty (2013) ....Stephen
- Sherlock (TV series) (2012)
- Combat Hospital (2011) .... Capt. Fitzharold
- Red Faction: Origins (2011) (TV movie) .... Corvallis
- Skins (2011) .... English teacher
- Doctors (2010) .... Thomas Brucker (1 Episode)
- Kitchen Nightmares (2007-8, Channel 4) .... UK narrator (replacing J.V. Martin's original US narration)
- The Bill (2007) .... Jim Lawson
- You Can Choose Your Friends (2007) .... Pete Arden
- Robin Hood (2006-2009) .... Little John
- The Man-Eating Wolves of Gysinge (2005) (TV movie) .... Thore Petre
- Where the Heart Is (2005) .... Alistair Pope
- River City (2004-2005) .... Graeme 'Mac' Macdonald
- Red Cap (2003-2004) .... Sgt. Bruce Hornsby[3]
- The Deal (2003) (TV movie) .... John Brown
- Where the Heart Is (2002) .... Bob Barker
- Baddiel's Syndrome (2001) .... Mr. Deronda
- Love or Money (2001) (TV movie) .... Michael
- Glasgow Kiss (2000) .... Ewan Sommerville
- Bostock's Cup (1999) (TV movie) .... Edgar Pendulo
- Norman Ormal: A Very Political Turtle (1998) (TV movie) .... Yob chairman
- Stressed Eric (1998) .... Various roles (voice)
- The Morwenna Banks Show (1998) .... Various roles
- Atletico Partick (1995) .... Jack Roan
- Jolly a Man for All Seasons (1994) (TV movie) .... Charlie Chalmers
- Red Dwarf (1989).... Hudzen
- Insiders[disambiguation needed] (1991).... Co-presenter
- Absolutely (1989-1993) .... Various roles
- This is David Lander (1988) .... Angler
- Inspector Morse "The Settling of the Sun" (1988).... Dewar's Detective
- The Russ Abbot Show (1986) .... Various Characters
Film [edit]
- Mad Sad & Bad (2009) .... Harry
- The Announcement (2000) .... Frank
- With or Without You (1999) .... Ormonde
- Just Like a Woman (1992) .... C.J
Stage [edit]
- The Corstorphine Road Nativity .... Narrator
- Rocky Horror Show (1990/91) ....Eddie/Dr Scott
External links [edit]
- Gordon Kennedy at the Internet Movie Database
- Gordon Kennedy Interview at the BBC website
- Biography on Absolutely.biz
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