Kevin James Clifton, widely known as Kevin Clifton, is an English professional dancer and actor.
He is best known for his role as a professional dancer in the BBC television series Serious Dancingwhere he showed off his exceptional dancing skills. Before Serious Dancing In this role, Clifton also served as assistant choreographer.
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- Full name: Kevin James Clifton
- Stage Name: Kevin Clifton
- Date of birth: October 13, 1982
- Age: 41 years old
- Place of birth: Waltham, United Kingdom
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Dancer and actor
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Judy Clifton and Keith Clifton
- Siblings: Joanne Clifton
- Spouse: Stacey Dooley
- Children: Minnie Dooley
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Kevin James Clifton was born on 13 October 1982 in Waltham, United Kingdom. He was raised by his parents, Judy Clifton and Keith Clifton, and grew up with his sister, Joanne Clifton. He attended Caistor Grammar SchoolHe is white and Christian.
Career
Clifton made his musical theatre debut in 2008 when he collaborated with BBC1 So you think you can jump winner Charlie Bruce in production Dirty Dancing Musical at the Aldwych Theatre in London’s West End.
From January 2008 to June 2013, Clifton and his future wife Karen Hauer are the main dancers of Burn the floor Dance Company. They performed the show during its record-breaking run on Broadway, as well as starring at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End.
Clifton and Hauer also toured with Burn the floor internationally, performing in Japan, Australia, South Africa and the United States, and appearing as a guest on Dancing with the stars in the United States and So you think you can jump in the Netherlands.
In 2015, Clifton appeared in Series 5 of the television show Hacker TimeMost recently, in 2023, Clifton took on the role of Aladdin for a six-week pantomime run at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury.
Awards and nominations
- World’s No. 1 Youth
- Four-time British Latin Champion
- Numerous international open titles in countries such as Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Japan, France and Hong Kong.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @keviclifton
- Facebook Name: Kevin Clifton
- Twitter Username: @keviclifton
Personal life
Clifton and his wife, Stacey Dooley, exchanged vows, cementing their commitment to each other. The couple’s joy was further enhanced by the birth of their precious child, Minnie Dooley, who has brought great happiness and fulfillment to their lives. As a family, they continue to navigate life’s ups and downs, cherishing every moment and the bond that binds them together.
Net worth
Kevin Clifton, a famous English dancer and television personality, has amassed an estimated net worth of $5 million. His prolific career, spanning multiple fields including dance, theater, and television, has contributed significantly to his impressive financial standing.
