Will Kemp is an English actor and dancer who is best known for his outstanding performance as The Swan in Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, a groundbreaking ballet featuring an all-male cast and a plot twist. Homosexuality in the classic story.
He also starred in the action thriller Van Helsing, the dance drama Step Up 2: The Streets and the West End revival of Equus.
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- Full name: William Kemp
- Date of birth: June 29, 1977
- Age: 46 years old
- male
- Place of birth: Hertfordshire, England
- British nationality
- Profession: Actor and dancer
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Parents: Barry and Rosalind Kemp
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Gaby Jamieson
- Children: Thalie and Indigo
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: 5 million USD
Early Life & Education
Will Kemp, now 46 years old, was born on June 29, 1977 in Hertfordshire, England. He is the only child of Barry and Rosalind Kemp, both teachers.
He grew up in a rural area, where he grew to love dancing. He began studying ballet when he was 9 years old and showed great talent and potential.
He studied at the Royal Ballet School, one of the most prestigious dance schools in the world, and graduated in 1995.
He was accepted into the dance company Adventures in Motion Pictures (AMP), where he met renowned choreographer Matthew Bourne, who became his mentor and collaborator.
Personal life
Will Kemp is married to Gaby Jamieson, a film producer and former dancer. They met in 2001 when they were both working on the play Swan Lake on Broadway.
They married in 2002 and have two children: a daughter named Thalie and a son named Indigo.
They live in Los Angeles, California, where they moved in 2004 to pursue a career in Hollywood. They are a happy and supportive couple, sharing a love of dance, art and nature. They also have a dog named Luna.
Career
Will Kemp’s career as a dancer and actor is remarkable and varied. He debuted as a professional dancer in 1995, joining AMP and performing in various shows such as Cinderella, The Car Man and Highland Fling.
He won the lead role of The Swan in Swan Lake, which was a huge success and a breakthrough for him.
He performed the role from 1997 to 2000 in both London and Broadway, receiving praise and awards.
He famously turned down a lucrative modeling contract with Giorgio Armani, citing not wanting to be mistaken for a model instead of an actor as the reason for his decision.
He began his acting career in 2004 playing a werewolf in the action thriller Van Helsing, opposite Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale.
He impressed director Stephen Sommers with his physicality, agility, and performance of most of his stunts. He also appeared in the television series The Scorpion King: Rise of a Warrior, the horror film Mindhunters and the comedy Miguel and William.
He returned to the stage in 2007, playing Nugget and The Young Horseman in the West End revival of Equus, starring Daniel Radcliffe. He received praise for his expressive, powerful performance and his chemistry with Radcliffe.
He continues to explore different genres and roles, both on screen and on stage. He starred in the dance film Step Up 2: The Streets in 2008 as Blake Collins, director of the Maryland School of the Arts (MSA) and the older brother of Chase Collins. He showed off his dancing skills and charisma and contributed to the soundtrack with the song “You can Dance.”
He also appeared in the television series The Prisoner, The Great Fire, Reign and Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce.
He played Lord Darnley in the historical film Mary Queen of Scots, and he voiced the character Roderick in the animated film The Snow Queen 2.
He also starred in several theater productions, such as The Seagull, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and The Four Seasons.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @iamwillkemp
- Twitter name: @WillKemp
Filming
- Van Helsing
- Mind hunter
- Miguel and William
- The Scorpion King: Rise of a Warrior
- Step up 2: Street
- Prisoner
- Big fire
- King
- Snow Queen 2
- Mary Queen of Scots
- Turns out
- Love, Romance & Chocolate
- Christmas waltz
Net value
Will Kemp has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
He has earned his wealth from his successful career as a dancer and actor as well as from endorsements and sponsorships.
