Kevin Kennedy (actor)
| Kevin Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kevin Patrick Williams 4 September 1961 Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Actor, writer, producer, singer, and guitarist |
| Years active | 1983– |
| Spouse | Clare Kennedy |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | |
| http://www.addictionmanagement.co.uk/ | |
Kevin Kennedy (born Kevin Patrick Williams, 4 September 1961, Manchester) is an English actor, writer, producer, singer, and guitarist, best known for playing Curly Watts in ITV's long running soap opera Coronation Street between 1983 and 2003.
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[edit] Early life
Kennedy was born in Wythenshaw, Manchester. He was a keen member of Manchester Youth Theatre. He attended St Paul's RC Secondary High School. After that, he went on to study drama at Manchester Polytechnic (now Manchester Metropolitan University).
[edit] Career
Kennedy was in the band Paris Valentinos, which also contained Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke, who later played in The Smiths.
Kennedy played the role of Curly Watts between 1983 and 2003.
After a short break from acting while recovering from alcohol addiction,[1] in May 2000, Kennedy released a song and album named Bulldog Nation with his band The Bunch of Thieves, on the RCA Records label. The single peaked at number 70 in the UK Singles Chart.[2]
Kennedy returned to Coronation Street a few months later, before leaving finally in September 2003. In 2010, it was confirmed that he would return to Coronation Street to film scenes for its 50th anniversary DVD.[3]
Kennedy was the writer and producer of the series "'Spanish Capers, which was released in 2005. Recording a 2nd series in 2006-07 for sky television.
In an interview in July 2007, Kennedy said that with the right storyline, he would consider a return to Coronation Street.
2009 He played the part of ageing hippy Pop in the touring production of Ben Elton's We Will Rock You[4] before joining the cast of the West End London production in 2010. − In 2009 he also appeared in a Daz "Cleaner Close" advert. − 2010 − In 2010 it was confirmed that he would return to Coronation Street, for a one off special, to film scenes for its 50th anniversary DVD.[3] − He also contributed to the album Rouges and angels by Trisha Ward.
He is a huge supporter of Manchester City F.C.
Kevin is CEO of Addiction Management UK Ltd with his wife Clare Kennedy. They offer free advice to:
- Families
- Individuals
- Businesses
http://www.addictionmanagement.co.uk/
[edit] TV credits
- Dear Ladies (1983)
- Coronation Street (1983–2003)
- Comic Relief (1988)
- On The Waterfront (1989)
- The Royal Variety Performance (1989)
- The Mrs. Merton Show (1995)
- The South Bank Show (1995)
- This Is Your Life – "Anne Kirkbride" (1998)
- Football Crazy (1999)
- Friday Night's All Wright (2000)
- Live Talk (2000)
- Top Ten (2000)
- Loose Women (2000–2007)
- Stars and Their Lives – "Amanda Barrie" (2001)
- It Shouldn't Happen to a... Soapstar (2002)
- V Graham Norton (2002)
- Stars in Their Eyes (2002–2003)
- Russian Roulette – "Boys v. Girls" (2003)
- Weddings (2003)
- Today with Des and Mel (2003)
- Astounding Celebrities (2003)
- Richard & Judy (2003–2004)
- GMTV (2004)
- This Morning (2004)
- TV's 50 Greatest Stars (2006)
- Doctors (2006)
- You Can't Fire Me, I'm Famous (2007)
- Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Sunday Drives a[clarification needed]
- The Podge and Rodge Show (2008)
- The British Soap Awards 2008 (2008)
- Cleaner Close (Daz advert) (2009)
- Coronation Street Knight's Tale (2010)
[edit] Albums
- Bulldog Nation (2000)
- Present Kennedy (2002)
- "Rougues, heroes, Angels & Fools. (2010)
[edit] Film credits
- Spanish Capers (2005) (Writer and Producer)
[edit] References
- ^ Blyth, Gavin (20 February 2000). "I was a washed-up alcoholic soap star until the day I started". Sunday Mirror. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4161/is_20000220/ai_n14502360/.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 299. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ a b "Ken Morley and Kevin Kennedy to return to Coronation Street | Unreality TV". Primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk. 2010-08-02. http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/ken-morley-and-kevin-kennedy-to-return-to-coronation-street/. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ Published on Wed Apr 15 11:45:53 BST 2009. "Get ready to go Ga Ga over We Will Rock You - News". Sunderland Echo. http://www.sunderlandecho.com/daily/Get-ready-to-go-Ga.5171443.jp. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
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| Preceded by Craig McLachlan |
Actor to portray Caractacus Potts 2008 |
Succeeded by Matt Baker |
