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Tom Kempinski
Born (1938-03-24) 24 March 1938 (age 86)
Hendon, England

Thomas Michael John Kempinski (born 24 March 1938) is an English playwright and actor[1] best known for his 1980 play Duet for One, which was a major success in London and New York City and which has been much revived since. Kempinski also wrote the screenplay for the movie version of Duet for One.[2] In addition, he made minor appearances on numerous British television shows including Dixon of Dock Green and Z-Cars.

Early life and education

Kempinski was born in Hendon on educated at Abingdon School from 1951 to 1956.[3][4] In 1957 he gained a major scholarship in Modern Languages to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.[5]

Personal life

He was married to the actress Frances de la Tour who starred in the original London production for Duet for One;[6] he was also married to the actress Margaret Nolan from 1963 to 1972.[7]

Plays

In 1967 he played the title role in Charles Wood's Dingo at the Royal Court Theatre.[4]

Selected filmography

See also

References

  1. ^ "Tom Kempinski". BFI. Archived from the original on 15 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Duet for One". BFI. Archived from the original on 13 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Valete et Salvete" (PDF). The Abingdonian.
  4. ^ a b "OA Notes" (PDF). The Abingdonian.
  5. ^ "School Notes" (PDF). The Abingdonian.
  6. ^ "Duet For One". Vienna's English Theatre.
  7. ^ "Exorcising the demons within". The Independent.