Bill Kenwright was an English theatre and film producer, actor and singer who had a profound impact on the entertainment industry.
His career spanned over fifty years and he is best known for producing the long-running West End hit Blood Brothers and the record-breaking UK tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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- – Full name: William Kenwright
- – Nickname: Bill
- – Date of Birth: September 4, 1945
- – Age as of 2024: 79 (died in 2023)
- – Sex: Male
- – Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom
- – Nationality: British
- – Occupation: Theatre and film producer, actor, singer
- – Height: Not applicable
- – Parents: Albert and Hope Kenwright
- – Siblings: Tom Kenwright
- – Spouse: Anouska
- Hempel (1978-1980)
- – Children: Lucy Kenwright
- – Relationship Status: Deceased
- – Net worth: £12 million
Early life and education
Bill Kenwright was born on February 4, 1945 in Liverpool, England, to Albert Kenwright and Hope Kenwright. His father was a bricklayer. He grew up with his brother Tom.
He grew up in a family that valued the arts. From 1957 to 1964, Bill attended Booker Avenue County Primary School and Liverpool Boys High School.
During his school years he developed a keen interest in acting and singing, which became the basis of his later successful career.
personal life
Bill Kenwright was married to Anuska Hempel from 1978 to 1980. They have one daughter, Lucy. Ken was a low-key man who stayed out of the spotlight for most of his life.
Kenwright was also a big fan of Everton Football Club and served as chairman of the club from 2004 until his death in 2023.
Profession
Bill Kenwright has been involved in theatre and film production for over fifty years. He began his career as an actor and singer in the 1960s and 1970s, appearing in many productions.
Kenwright later became a producer and his first major success was producing Blood Brothers, which ran in the West End for more than 20 years.
He went on to produce many other successful productions, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cabaret, and True Love Never Dies.
Awards
- – Awarded CBE (New Year Honours) for services to film and drama
- – Honorary Fellow of Liverpool John Moores University
- – Honorary Professor, University of West London
- – Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) from Nottingham Trent University
net worth
Bill Kenwright’s net worth is estimated to be around £12 million, which he has accumulated through his successful career in theatre and film production.
die
Bill Kenwright died in 2023 at the age of 78.
social media
- – Instagram: No
- – Twitter: No
Filmography
- – Shepherd
- – Fanatic
- – My Pure Land
- – shattered
- – Sheri
- – Purifier
- – Die, mother, die!
- –Zoe
