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William Kempe ( c. 1560 – c. 1603), commonly referred to as Will Kemp, was an English actor and dancer who specialised in comic roles. He was best known as one of the original stage actors in early dramas by William Shakespeare, and roles associated with his name may have included the comic creation Falstaff.
Will Kempe. Actor: Metropolitan. 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.
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.
William Kempe - Shakespeare's Favourite Clown. William Kempe was one of the most beloved clowns in the Elizabethan theatre. Records tell us that Kempe was an actor with Leicester's Men on a tour of the Netherlands and Denmark in 1585-86.
Will Kempe. Actor: Metropolitan. 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.
Oct 5, 2023 · Will Kemp's newest movie, part of the Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2023 lineup is about a journalist (Brooke D'Orsay) who seeks out an interview with a Count known to remain reclusive, and...
William Kempe (died 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 players in early dramas by William Shakespeare.
