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Will Knightley | |
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| Born | 23 April 1946 London, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, including Keira Knightley |
| Relatives | James Righton (Son-in-law) |
Will Knightley (born 23 April 1946) is an English television and stage actor.[1]
He has primarily worked on the stage, and is a founding member of London's Half Moon Theatre.[2][3] In addition to acting, he has performed voice-over work. He has had TV stints in The Bill, A Touch of Frost, Midsomer Murders and various adverts.[4] In 2009, he appeared in the BBC drama A Short Stay in Switzerland.[5]
In 2004, he appeared on the British series Rosemary & Thyme in the episode "Orpheus in the Undergrowth" as character Jeremy Pearson.[6] He is the father of composer Caleb Knightley (b. 1979) and Two-Time Academy Award-nominated actress Keira Knightley (b. 1985).[7]
- ^ "Will Knightley". Archived from the original on 8 February 2018.
- ^ "Will Knightley - Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
- ^ "Will Knightley : Stages of Half Moon". www.stagesofhalfmoon.org.uk.
- ^ "Will Knightley". www.aveleyman.com.
- ^ "A Short Stay in Switzerland (2009)". Archived from the original on 8 February 2018.
- ^ "Rosemary & Thyme - S2 - Episode 3: Orpheus in the Undergrowth". Radio Times.
- ^ Conner, Megan (25 October 2014). "Keira Knightley: 'I used to try to be sensible and good and professional in a way I don't now'". The Guardian.