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William Kempe (c. 1560 – c. 1603), commonly referred to as Will Kemp, was an English actor and dancer specialising in comic roles and best known for having been one of the original stage actors in early dramas by William Shakespeare.
- actor
- Playing comic roles in William Shakespeare's plays
- Will Kemp
- English
William Kempe (born c. 1560—died c. 1603) was one of the most famous clowns of the Elizabethan era. Much of his reputation as a clown grew from his work as a member of the Chamberlain’s Men ( c. 1594–99), of which he was part of the original company. Kempe was also renowned as a dancer of jigs.
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Learn about the life and career of William Kempe, one of the most beloved clowns in the Elizabethan theatre. Find out how he became a favourite of Shakespeare, who he played in his plays, and why he left the Chamberlain's Men in 1599. Discover his unique style of comedy, his wild publicity stunt, and his possible death from the plague.
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Students. Scholars. (1560?–1603?). English actor William Kempe was one of the most famous clowns of the Elizabethan era. Much of his reputation as a clown grew from his work as a member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the theatrical company for which William Shakespeare was the main dramatist.
William Kemp (born 29 June 1977) is an English actor and dancer. Life and career [ edit] Kemp was born in Hertfordshire, England. Trained at the Royal Ballet School, at age 17 he was accepted at dance company Adventures in Motion Pictures (AMP).
Will Kempe. Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play clip 1:48. Sweet Sixteen. 1 Video. 6 Photos. Will Kempe was born and raised on the island of Bermuda, shipped off to boarding school at age 9, educated in England at the Dragon School in Oxford and then at Wellington College in Berkshire.
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Jul 15, 2021 · William Kempe (Will Kemp) was a famous 16th century actor, renowned for his comic roles as one of the company of players, known as the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, in William Shakespeare’s dramas.
